Sardine Pillows
I had a big case of the sads (how can you not) and spent a disgusting amount of time scrolling last Saturday. I woke up the next morning craving an immersive sewing project and landed on the Sardine Pillow Pattern by Wooly Petals. Why?
- Fun end product.
- Scrap buster.
- Simple sew with room to play.
- No fitting : )
The only changes I made were to use felt for the fins, buttons for the pupils, and I topstitched the curved seams.
They are whimsical additions to the knitting nook as the fabrics coordinate with the other pillows and they support my neck.
Vintage Sleeve Board
I bought this crusty old sleeve board on Etsy and re-covered it with some fabric I planned to use in the knitting nook. This combo of fabric is actually where I got the idea for the Sardines.
I can’t pull it as tight as the original cover, but I think it’s a good addition to my pressing tools.
Stockholm Slipover V-neck
I finished my first vest project and had to knit it twice. My sleeveless projects seem to be cursed. The first attempt involved running out of yarn, a discontinued yarn, at an unfortunate length. After scouring the internet and pleading on Ravley, I gave up and bought a different yarn all together.
Overall, pretty pleased with it, however, the armhole ribbing is kinda floppy despite being knit on tinier needles and a pretty tight bind off. I did also buy enough yardage of another yarn that’s very similar to the original color, but the motivation to knit it a third time is low.
Louise Cardigan
I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS CARDIGAN. I used German short rows instead of the instructed Japanese short rows. I’m also planning to knit the body and sleeve hems in garter stitch to match the collar and placket.
Some Big Plates, Small Buttons
These have made it through the bisque firing, so hopefully there will be no cracks!
And here are some buttons that I just glazed today. Planning to use them on my Louise cardigan or these brown buttons.
These things are so fun. Thoughts:
I like the sardine mods and am also intrigued by the strawberry pillows in that Etsy shop. Making these seems like a good way to deal with many roiling feelings.
I also got a sleeve board, but at a flea market. Why have I never re-covered it?
I have the pullover version of your cardigan saved as a favorite. How were the bobbles to knit? I haven’t tried any yet.
Love the buttons. My friend let me come to her pottery studio and I created some, but they are not finished. I think the swirls on yours are particularly fun.