When I saw the cover of issue 21 of MOLLIE MAKES I really liked the owl wrist warmers. They looked so cosy and the owls design was very eye catching.
I didn't have the right size double ended needles to make the wrist warmers right away so I decided to start with the mug cosy by the same designer, TANYA ANTONOVA.
I have made a couple of mug warmers prior to this that I had designed myself using a cross stitch design of a reindeer to make them Christmassy.
I had it completed in under 45 minutes (as I said I am not a fast knitter). And it was such a fun design as well.
Beginning to cast off.
To the right it is almost finished and below is the completed piece before sewing it up and attaching beads for eyes.
Today I am going to buy the right size needles and some chunky wool and have another go.
Much much better results doing the pattern as the designer intended. And as I have now read the article properly here is the designers blog address cozy-season.blogspot.com this is not a link so it will need to typed into the search bar.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! Would you mind telling me what size needle and weight yarn is recommended? I'd love to try this out! Thanks, Melissa (Raverly ID: melissaanndixon)
ReplyDeleteRecommended yarn was CHUNKY and the needle size was 5mm. I used 5.5mm needles and chunkish wool. It came out very well. You may be able to get hold of a back issue of the magazine or they might be able to get you the pattern. I was unsure about mug cozies but they really do keep drinks hot for longer.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I am going to have to try this out. --Melissa
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