Knitting Dragonflies

I found some wire while cleaning the house. After looking at it for awhile I started getting twitchy fingers. "What could I knit with wire?" A few swatches later, I decided a birdhouse was in order. There is a technique for knitting with wire, I "pulled" each stitch to make it loose. Also at the end of each row, pull the stitches away from the needle that they are on, and flatten and shape the wire. You will understand after trying it. Warning: Wire can be sharp, I did get poked several times, be careful. Materials: Needles: Metal 14" size 11 us (I haven't used these since I knitted a burnt orange scarf, I won't even tell you what year that was} Wire: Floral wire, one bundle 24 gauge (from .99-1.99 at a craft store) Wire: 18 gauge, I got this from Home Depot, sturdy enough for skeletal support of your house. Wire cutters, or those sturdy kitchen scissors Optional: crochet hook size K, or other large size. Cast on (loose) 24 sts. Now knit every row for

Here is the fiber I was spindle spinning for a lace shawl. Now I'm spinning the rest of it up on my new wheel... Wheeeeee.......Done!! We have hardwood floors, so I make pads for the dogs to lay on...I found some acrylic fleece in the remnant bin. Add several layers of quilt batting in between... Soft places to lay.. I have crocheted two of these, thanks to Tiny Choices , (nice blog), they are fast and super cute. I like them to wash my face with. I like their blog and concept of it, take a look at it, all kinds of good info. Original pattern from Crochet Patterns Only thanks to Judith Pringle! She has other cute things there also. They are beginning to multiply, and now my family and friends are getting them. My husband went past and said "that's not a toilet paper cover is it?" He claims an intervention will be in order if I start to cover the TP with knitted items. I made a few "camo" ones, now the men in the family have their manly dish scrubbies! May y

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