Cross Stitch for Christmas

I always try to make Christmas presents.  I succeeded fairly well in 2014.  This year I'm wanting to try something different from sewing* or knitting, so why not cross stitch.

There are so many fun and hip cross stitch patterns on Etsy.  I just bought several patterns that I had been eyeing.  The shop (Wee Little Stitches) is running a 20% off spring sale. I struck while the iron was hot.

I bought 2 Batman (heroes and villains) sets, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron set.  My brother is getting a single Batman. If I feel generous I will add the Joker.  My daughter is getting Batman and the Riddler (her favorite).  My sister will be getting, I think, C-3PO and R2-D2.  I might add, "These aren't the droids you are looking for."  Probably not though.  I can see myself still working on these on Christmas Eve.

I just remembered this Halloween pic, but I'm keeping my dogs below still.

I don't think I'm going to cross stitch for my parents.  I probably will get them photo books printed of my daughter.

Since I just bought the patterns and haven't started, but blogs are boring without photos; here is a photo of my chihuahuas:

Roo and Tico

I guess I should add that this is going to be interesting.  I haven't cross stitched in probably 20 years when I was little kid.  I've embroidered some.  I'm hoping it comes back to me since I was never really taught in the beginning.  I just did it.

*Funny story.  I made my brother a lap quilt.  When I bought the quilt batting I just quickly grabbed something.  I had no idea I bought crib size.  Jokingly on Christmas morning I told him and his girlfriend, "By the way, it's crib size."  Now, they are saying it is a cursed fertility blanket like in the movie The Proposal since I am becoming an aunt in November! LOL.

Girly Chihuahua Dress for Blythe's Pet

Girly Chihuahua Dress for Blythe’s Pet

Supplies:

US 0 needles, either 24+ circular for Magic Loop or DPNs

Fingering yarn

Darning needle

Velcro

Directions:

CO 20

Knit

Purl

Knit

Purl

K2tog every stitch

Purl

Knit

Purl

Knit

On wrong side- backwards CO 15, then purl across the new 15 and old 10 stitches.

K9, K2tog, BO 14

Purl

K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1

Purl

Knit

Backwards CO 10 and join in the round.

Knit 2 rounds.

BO purlwise loosely and weave in ends.

Stitch or fabric glue on Velcro to attach the belly strap to the topside of the dress.

Copyright by Natalie Scrimshire 2011

This is for personal use only.  Please do not sell pattern. I can be reached at nscrimshire@gmail.com or at Ravelry user name- PandoraPhelps

Chihuahua Sweater for Blythe’s Pet, 2.0

Chihuahua Sweater for Blythe's Pet, 2.0

Pattern Notes:  This sweater is essentially the same pattern just a little longer.  It was how I originally wrote the first sweater, but I thought it was look better shorter.  I tested the pattern and I liked both.

Supplies:

DPNs US 2 or 3s

fingering yarn with elastic

darning needle

Directions:

CO 12

Rib K1x P1 for two rounds.

*K3, KFB,* all around.

*K4, KFB,* all around.

K1, YO, K4, YO, K1, K all around.

K2 rounds.

Rib K1 x P1 for two rounds.

BO and weave in ends.

Copyright by Natalie Scrimshire 2010



This is for personal use only. Please do not sell pattern. I can be reached at nscrimshire@gmail.com or at Ravelry user name- PandoraPhelps

Chihuahua Sweater for Blythe’s Pet

 Supplies:

US 2 DPNs

Fingering weight yarn with elastic

Darning needle

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is designed for the Chihuahua that came with the Simply Mango set. Yarn with elastic is needed to help with getting the sweater on and off of the miniature.

Instructions-

CO 12

K1 x P1 rib stitch for two rounds.

*K3, KFB,* all around.

Knit 1 round.

K1, double YO, K2tog, K2 double YO, K2tog, K all around.

Knit 1 round. *Purl the second loop of the double YO. *

K1 x P1 rib stitch for two rounds. *The rib did not come out even, add a stitch if you like.*

BO and weave in ends.


Copyright by Natalie Scrimshire 2010



This is for personal use only. Please do not sell pattern. I can be reached at nscrimshire@gmail.com or at Ravelry user name- PandoraPhelps

New Doll

So, I took a plunge.  I am now the proud owner of a Blythe doll.  I purchased the Simply Mango set.  She came with a precious little chihuahua even.  Her name is Ginny mildly after Ginny Weasely. 

At first it was a bit scary to change her eye color with the pull string but it is fun.  Why don't all dolls have changing eye color? 

Something I have noticed as far as knitting patterns, there are very few.  Sewing patterns, wow, there are tons and for free!  I have written one knitting pattern thus far.  I am going to knit it a few more times to make sure it is bug free. 

I made the most adorable "Weasely Sweater" and Gryffindor scarf.  I am working on Ginny's Beehive hat from the GOF but I am unsure it is going to work out.  I made an accidently sweater dress for her also.  The accident was that I made it too small for R's elephant.  Photos coming soon.

More Sleepy Heads

Photos

By my amazing friend Arshia Khan http://arshiakhan.paradepro.com/

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

*Download Pattern*

Note: Long story short, this pattern was to designed by knitting through the back loop on every knit stitch.  There is a person on Ravelry who knitted it with the "normal" knit stitch just fine though.  30 June 2010

To find help with knitting techniques, I suggest this website http://www.knittinghelp.com/.

Legs x 2

CO 6 and join the round.

R 1 (KFB, K1) 3 times (9sts)

R 2-11 K all

R 12 K9, backwards CO 2 sts (11sts)

Divide the stitches up, 6 on one side 5 on the other to prepare for Magic Loop. Repeat steps 1-12 for second leg. In total, there should be 22 sts.

Magic Loop Body and Head

R 1-2 K all

R 3 (KFB, K10) 2 times (24sts)

R 4-9 K all

R 10 (K2TOG, K10) 2 times (22sts)

R 11 K all

R 12 (K9, K2TOG) 2 times (20sts)

R 13-14 K all

R 15 (KFB, K8, KFB) 2 times (24sts)

R 16-22 K all

R 23 (K2TOG, K10) 2 times (22sts)

Turn head inside out and do 3 needle BO.

Ears x 2

CO 12 and join the round.

R 1-4 K all

R 5 (K2tog, K2) 3 times (9sts)

R 6 K all

R 7 (K2TOG, K1) 3 times (6sts)

R8 (K2TOG) 3 times (3sts)

Pull thread through last 3 stitches with darning needle and weave in ends.

Muzzle

CO 6 and join the round

R 1 K all

R 2 (KFB, K1) 3 times (9sts)

R3 K all

R 4 BO

Arms x 2

CO 6 and join the round

R 1 (KFB, K1) 3 times (9sts)

R 2-10 K all

R 11 BO

Tail

CO 6 and join the round

R 1-9 K all

R 10 (K1, K2TOG) 3 times (3sts)

Pull thread through the last 3 stitches with darning needle and weave in ends.

I finish the Chihuahua in this order:

1. 1. Stuff and sew up body

2. 2. Place and sew the ears on the corners that are created by the 3 needle BO.

3. 3. Sew the muzzle on according the placement of ears. (I stuff it slightly with left over yarn.)

4. 4. Sew the arms on the shoulders. (This area is defined by Round 15 of the body and head.)

5. 5. Sew the tail on!

I will post my other chihuahua photo's soon!

This pattern is untested except by me. Please email me with questions at pandoraphelps@gmail.com.

This is my pattern, please do not abuse it by selling it. It is free to all dog and toy lovers.

Copywritten by Natalie Scrimshire 2009

T

Chihuahua- Odd Bod version

Chihuahua

You Need:

US 6 or fit your yarn (straight)

1 US 6 DPN or scrap yarn, safety pin, stitch holder.

Plymouth Baby Alpaca Worsted (I feel this yarn is more of a DK)

Misti Baby Alpaca DK for color details

Stuffing

Darning needle

Eyes- buttons, felt, safety eyes

Body (Make 2, one in reverse)

Note: Change colors according to your pet’s markings or get creative!

CO 25

Rows 1-9 St st.

Row 10 K, K2TOG, K to last 3 st, K2TOG, K1

Row 11-14 St st

Row 15 K20, Slip 5 to DPN, scrap yarn, stitch holder, etc.

Row 16 (Remaining 20 st) K1, K2TOG, K11, K2TOG, K1

Row 17 Purl

Row 18 K1, K2TOG, K9, K2TOG, K1 (13)

Row 19-25 St st

Row 26 P1, INC, P9, INC, P1 (15)

Row 27 knit

Row 28 P1, INC, P11, INC, P1 (17)

Row 29 knit

Row 30 P1, INC, P13, INC, P1 (19)

Row 31-34 St st

Row 35 K1, K2TOG, K13, K2TOG, K1 (17)

Row 36 P1, P2TOG, P11, P2TOG, P1 (15)

Row 37 K1, K2TOG, K9, K2TOG, K1 (13)

Row 38 P1, P2TOG, P1, P2TOG, P1, P2TOG, P1, P2TOG, P1 (9)

Row 39 BO

Reverse for Back side of Chihuahua.

Tail

Place stitches back on to a needle

Row 1 k

Row 2 purl

Row 3 K2TOG, K3, backwards CO 1

Row 4 purl

Row 5 K2TOG, K3, backwards CO 1

Row 6 purl

Row 7 K2TOG and BO

Base

CO 25

Row 1 purl

Row 2 K1, INC, 21, INC, K1 (27)

Row 3 purl

Row 4 K1, K2TOG, K21, K2TOG, K1 (25)

Row 5 BO

Ears (make 2)

CO 10

Row 1-4 St st 4 rows

Row 5 P1, P2TOG, P4, P2TOG, P1

Row 6 K1

Row 7 P1, P2TOG, P2, P2TOG, P1

Row 8 K1, K2TOG, K2TOG, K1

Row 9 P2TOG, P2TOG

Row 10 K2TOG

Pull thread through last stitch.

DO REVERSE FOR 2ND EAR

Nose

I know this is odd, but it worked.

CO 15

Row 1 purl

Row 2 knit

Row 3 P1, P2TOG, P9, P2TOG, P1

Row 4 K1, K2TOG, K6, K2TOG, K1

Row 5 purl

Row 6 knit

Row 7 purl

Row 8 knit

BO

I folded it in on the sides until it looked like a dog’s muzzle and then stitched it together. Because of the fold, you don’t have to stuff it.

Sewing:

Sew front and back of chi together starting from one side to the other.

Then sew bottom on. Leave yourself enough room to stuff the pup and then finished sewing.

I attached the ears and then the muzzle. This way you can align all of the features to your liking.

I sewed on the button eyes last.

Note: This pattern is untested. You may email me at pandoraphelps@gmail.com with questions. This is my pattern, please do not abuse it by selling my pattern. It is free to all dog and toy lovers.

Copywritten by Natalie Scrimshire, 2009.

Jeez...The Chihuahua Love Saga

Good gosh, you would think my Tico would give up the ladies now that he is neutered, BUT the ladies just can't give him up! I have a little female chihuahua on my porch and won't go away! She lives down the street and I tried to walk her home. Love is strong in the doggy world.

Damn Dog

I have had Tico since June 2008 and he had never once chewed up anthing until this weekend!!! I caught him with a toy frog and R caught him with a crayon yesterday. Today, I found one of my Denise Interchangeables chewed up! He just cost me 32.98!!! I had to replace the WHOLE set of extensions because of 2 pieces. GRRRR..... It was only 19 something, but since I am paying shipping I bought a continuous 40 inches to do magic loop. The connector piece seems to get caught on the yarn.

I am going tonight and buying him some long, skinny rawhides. He seems to be what he likes to attack. I thought about finding a squirrel plushy too.

I guess this is payback for getting him neutered. GRRRRR.......