tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81308743031818388032024-03-13T00:02:16.980+00:00SINCERELY LOUISETaxidermy Inspired KnitsLouise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-35596369568852427022017-06-20T17:51:00.001+01:002017-06-20T17:54:26.552+01:00The Etsy Awards - One Year On<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I won the Etsy Awards. Time has flown by and my small business has grown so much. Winning the awards has really changed my life and has taken my brand on a journey that’s constantly growing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first thing you need to know about running your own business is it’s a lifestyle, not a 9 - 5 job. There are times you might end up working through the weekend or night. I remember frantically wrapping orders at 3am (whilst watching live gambling the TV), just so I could take the next day off for my birthday. It’s also hard to switch off, especially with emails and messages come through to your phone instantly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On the upside you can run your business to suit you and you can go on holiday whenever it suits you. Although I work most weekends, I tend to spend longer visiting family or take a few extra holidays a year. Be prepared to work harder than you would for anyone else, but know the rewards of doing something you love are absolutely amazing .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most important things you need to decide is your target market. Imagine who is going to buy your products, how old are they, how do they dress, where do they shop? Sit down and make a list of all these attributes. You need to tailor each part of your business to this customer, including t</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">he social media you use, the platforms you sell on and the craft fairs you </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">exhibit</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at. It’s also okay to have more than one target customer, or an aspiring customer base. Fun fact, most brands come up with a name for their target customer. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take inspiration from everywhere, it’s your business and your chance to be creative. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">At university I studied photography, specialising in fashion editorials, we were always told to not look at fashion images as they would directly influence the work were making. Instead we found inspiration from other imagery which made our work more original and interesting. I try not to look at other knitters work as I know I could end up subconsciously copying them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A big no no is copying other people’s work. I’m always finding people on Etsy selling my finished pieces, despite having all the copyright information on the pattern explaining that finished pieces are not for re-sale. There are designers out there who don’t mind this and if that’s the case then fab, but remember to respect the designers who don’t allow it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are so many places to sell your work and it’s about finding the ones that are right for you. I started selling my finished pieces on Etsy whilst at </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">university and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">eventually adding my first line of knitting kits in September 2014. A few months after this my fox head kit was featured on the Etsy home page and I couldn’t believe it. The traffic was incredible and the orders started coming in. I </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">continued</span> <span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">selling</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on Etsy because it was a friendly interface and I’d began to build my sales and reviews. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you start your own online shop start with one platform and direct your customers to it, this could be an Etsy shop, your own website or even a Facebook shop. Building a shop with several sales and reviews entices customers to buy and the more you sell the more likely you could be chosen for promotions within that platforms home pages, social media or email outs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Etsy, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Folksy, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not on the Highstreet, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">DaWanda, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Craftsy, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ravelry (for knitting patterns)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a big one! Craft fairs are good to do as they’re a place to test the market and see who your customers are in ‘real life’. When you’re starting your own business craft fairs can be quite daunting, especially when you have to pay for the space, figure out how you’re going to dress it, prepare the stock and get it there, before you even get the chance to worry about making any money. I’ve exhibited at local craft fairs, specialised shows and run workshops at exhibitions too and have learnt so much from doing so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first piece of advice is to pick the shows your target market would visit. For me that’s the Knitting and Stitching Show, this was the first show I ever exhibited at. I was so nervous about breaking even, but almost sold out on the first day. From taking a risk at this show I suddenly had capital to invest in my business. F</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">ollowing my success at the Knitting and Stitching Show I</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> decided to exhibit at the WI Fair,</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I booked a larger space and took more kits, but learnt a harsh lesson, the people visiting weren't my target audience and weren't buying. It was a very different experience from the Knitting and Stitching Show. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My top tips are, If you’re nervous about doing a show or fair, test it out and book a small space or share a space with a friend. If you have an amazing response return the next year with a larger one. If a show is constantly contacting you and asking you to exhibit this can be a warning sign as it means they can’t fill the spaces out organically. Some of the best show I've done are the ones you have to apply for, it can take a little time to fill out all the forms, but they’re worth doing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you’re at the fairs it’s really important to talk to everyone. The worst thing you can do is sit and read a book or be on your phone ignoring the people who are interested in your work. Sometimes your customers may be too shy to talk to you, so welcome them with a big smile and let them know a little bit about your product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Selling it an art form, but the more you do it the more confident you’ll be. It may sound cruel, but you’ll soon be able to tell the genuine customers from the time wasters, “no, I do not want to talk about the types of poo you find in your garden” - yes this conversation really happened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like choosing an online platform to sell your work, I believe it’s best to choose one social channel and concentrate on that. The others will slowly follow suit. I mainly use Instagram, I like that it's a very visual platform and has a very engaged community.</span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I also like Facebook as a lot of my customers use it. Twitter I tend to use less, but still post important</span> <span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">things on to it. When I say pick one I don’t mean just set up one account on one platform, you still need to post on all of them, just choose one to interact with potential followers and customers. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let your followers know a little bit about you, people love supporting small businesses and knowing who they’re buying from. Give a little sneak peek of what’s new, let your followers know if you’re going to be at any craft fairs and most importantly get them involved. Every month we showcase our favourite makers and hold competitions our fans can get involved in. Getting to know your customers through social media doesn't have to be a job or particularly hard, just invest your time wisely.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Create your own workspace that you can say good night to when you’re finished. For me this wasn’t possible when I first started my business as I was working in my bedroom in a flat share in North London. When I moved south of the river I took over the living room at my boyfriends house which again wasn’t ideal. A spare room would have been amazing, as I could have kept all my mess there! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the biggest transitions I took was moving into the SL studio. It was a huge risk at the time as I suddenly had to find that money each month to pay for it. However, taking on a risk means you have to push yourself harder. Having your own space to work in, even if it’s desk in your living room, is so important as it's a space you can designate for working. I think it’s even more important to say goodnight to that space at the end of the day, or you’ll never stop working.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be a point in your business that you’ll realise you can’t do everything. I firmly believe that it’s okay to ask people for help, it’s not a sign of weakness. You may not be able to afford to pay someone at the start of your journey, but you may know a graphic designer or photographer who could swap some of their skills with you. Just ask! Another route is asking students, whilst at university we always had brands getting in touch to ask if we could shoot for them. Not only could you be getting some great photos/make up/graphic design you could be helping a student out with their portfolio. Another option are websites like People Per Hour, where you can post jobs and people will respond with a quote. Things like photographs, a good logo and text on your website can really make a huge difference so don't be scared to ask for help.</span><br />
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Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-41452764513273885722017-04-13T14:05:00.002+01:002017-06-19T17:49:43.497+01:00The Sincerely Louise Blog is Back!We're back, baby! Well, if you've been following the Sincerely Louise story on our social channels, you'll know we never really went anywhere. But the blog has been a platform we've shied away from. The advise I always give to other small businesses is to concentrate on the channel you like the most rather than spread yourself too thinly out across several, for me that's been Instagram where we've now reached over 10K followers, yippie! Over the last two and a half years the business has grown so much and I'm proud to say it's no longer run by just myself. There's now a small team behind Sincerely Louise and we're eager to start blogging more about our upcoming projects and adventures.<br />
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The blog has had a makeover and we'll be bringing you regular crafty content. Including new kits and patterns, behind the scenes at the studio and news from the whole team. So if you've missed some of our story or our new to the brand here are some of the regular things we get up to!</div>
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Every Monday we showcase a 'Maker of the Week' (MOTW). We receive lots of photos from our customers who have knitted our designs and we love seeing them. So every Monday we share an SL maker for everyone to see. We have four MOTW's every month and at the end of the month those MOTWs battle it out to be crowned 'Maker of the Month' (MOTM). Our followers vote for their favourite maker and the winner gets a kit. To enter all you have to do is share your finished knits with us @sincerelylouise on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and make sure to hashtag <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">#</span>sincerelylouise so we can see it. </div>
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Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-9169027835902812552016-08-02T19:33:00.003+01:002016-08-02T19:33:43.214+01:00Where to find Sincerely Louise this year!So you don't miss out on our upcoming events here's a list of where to find us this year!<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Sincerely Louise Open Studio,</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Thursday August 4th, 19:00</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Join us for an evening of knitting, wine and faux taxidermy at our South London studio for only a fiver. All you need to bring is your own knitting. There's also informal teaching if you'd like to learn a new stitch or two! </span><a href="http://www.sincerelylouise.co.uk/workshops-1/thursday-august-4th-1900-brsincerely-louise-open-studio" style="background-color: white; color: #2baadf; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank"><strong>Book here</strong></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Mystery Market Place, 26th - 29th of August </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">We'll be at an exciting shopping event in Central London over the August bank holiday weekend. Watch this space for more details as we'll be launching our brand new unicorn kit here. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Tent London, September 22nd - 25th </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Visit our collection at the Etsy Award Winners showcase at </span><a href="http://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #2baadf; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">Tent London</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">, part of the London Design Fair, in East London. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Yarndale, September 24th - 25th </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Whilst our pieces are on display at Tent London you can also find them at</span><a href="http://yarndale.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #2baadf; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">Yarndale</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> in Skipton. It's our first year exhibiting and we can't wait. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Fox Head Workshop, Thursday September 29th, 19:00 </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Come along to an evening workshop of foxy faux taxidermy at our South London studio. Accompanied by Brixton's finest brownies, of course! </span><a href="http://www.sincerelylouise.co.uk/workshops-1/thursday-september-29th-1900-brfox-head-workshop" style="background-color: white; color: #2baadf; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">Book here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">The Knitting and Stitching Show, 5th - 9th of October</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">This will be our third year at The Knitting and Stitching show and we've moved rooms. There'll be a whole new range of faux taxidermy heads, so keep your eyes peeled! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Please note there may be a few more events added to this list, including an Etsy Awards celebration. </span>Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-17956686474548635932016-05-27T23:28:00.001+01:002016-05-27T23:29:15.807+01:00Please Vote for me in the Etsy Awards!I'm proud to announce Sincerely Louise has been made a finalist in the Etsy Awards! The public decide on the winner and I'm asking for your help.<br />
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Your vote would mean the world to me, as a small business I've grown from strength to strength and I have to credit Etsy for supporting me throughout. I've been lucky enough to be featured on their blogs, newsletters and across their social media. One thing that surprised me was that out of the 60 finalists my shop is only one offering DIY products. The knitting and crochet community is such a big part of my life, I love designing, teaching and inspiring others to pick up a pair of needles. I can't believe there's not more crafty makers like myself in the final.<br />
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-10089402206487506072016-04-11T18:35:00.003+01:002016-04-11T18:36:51.591+01:00Sincerely Louise Workshops Launched! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since starting Sincerely Louise the business has come along way, from writing my first knitting pattern to making the book, I've moved my small wool stash from home and am now running my own studio in South London. Now we're reading to launch our first workshops which will range from teaching students the knitting basics to faux taxidermy classes!<br />
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To be one of the first to visit the Sincerely Louise studio we're offering our first class on April the 21st for only £5! You can come and learn to knit and experienced knitters are welcome. You could even bring that friend who's always wanted to learn.<br />
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Our studio is located in central Brixton, just a 5 - 10 minute walk from the station and is full of wool and faux trophy heads. The workshop includes all the materials needed and will be run by myself and another knitting tutor. To find out more and to book visit the website <a href="http://www.sincerelylouise.co.uk/">www.sincerelylouise.co.uk</a>.<br />
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-79748769397364034222015-08-05T10:59:00.000+01:002015-08-05T10:59:02.406+01:00 20 Crafty Cakes, Bakes and Treats<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Bake Off is back and I can't wait to see what the contestants make this year. I thought I'd get into the baking spirit by sharing some of my favourite crafty cakes, bakes and treats. I'd love to be able to make a real cake, but these looks delicious and just as fun to make!</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/loopy-white-cake-with-strawberry-filling" target="_blank">Loopy White Cake with Strawberry Filling by Twinkie Chan</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/croissants-with-butter" target="_blank">Cro</a><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/croissants-with-butter" target="_blank">issants With Butter by Sara Elizabeth Kellner</a></div>
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3. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/donut-pincushion" target="_blank">Donut Pincushion by Nevadamama </a></div>
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4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/220542598/new-felt-artisan-breads?ref=shop_home_feat_4" target="_blank">Felt Artisan Bread by Milk Fly</a></div>
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5. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jammy-dodger-biscuit" target="_blank">Jammy Dodger Biscuit by Matt Farci </a></div>
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6. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-cupcake" target="_blank">Tiny Cupcake by Anna Hrachovec </a></div>
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7. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-swiss-roll-cake" target="_blank">Crochet Swiss Roll Cake by La Messer</a></div>
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8. <a href="http://www.mrprintables.com/paper-ice-creams.html" target="_blank">Paper Ice Creams by Mr Printables </a></div>
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9. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-rainbow-cake-slice" target="_blank">Tiny Rainbow Cake Slice by Trish Young</a></div>
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10. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bread-with-jam-fridgie" target="_blank">Bread with Jam Fridgie by Sally Ives</a></div>
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11. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-macaroons" target="_blank">Sweet Macaroons by Red Heart Design Team</a></div>
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12. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cupcake-hat-15" target="_blank">Cupcake Hat by Vicki Mann</a></div>
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13. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cherry-bakewell--jam-tart---wee-buns" target="_blank">Cherry Bakewell & Jam Tart by Alison Hogg</a><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2929474772_342dcc22de_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2929474772_342dcc22de_z.jpg" height="400" width="298" /></a></div>
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14. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coconut-and-honey-pistachio-ice-cream" target="_blank">Coconut and Honey Pistachio Ice Cream by Normalynn Hood </a></div>
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15. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cookies-or-biscuits" target="_blank">Cookies or Biscuits by Amalia Samios </a></div>
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16. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/squeeze-n-sniff-pumpkin-pie" target="_blank">Squeeze n' Sniff Pumpkin Pie by Allison Hoffman</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEh-vO9_3-Hu8epgQ4WHC-ERHg_pKLOTGPxGSM2an0m8V7zzMp5-R08M2cq9MzGzuUZ3YQH-NbmgZ5aB9PaizGvyh1QO-pV3W-fbPwIlipRkcCcdz6avM5Qk57aae9mDW-zUWWPAwV3eY0LOZL4uvUwodzYz3zpxf8wW2NUy6tWsD_KLnB4jNf0wbpGA6A40XT05hQ=" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images4-d.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Alliecat30/79851385/DSC_0019_medium2.JPG" height="367" width="400" /></a></div>
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17. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fairy-cake-tea-cosy" target="_blank">Fairy Cake Tea Cosy by Frankie Brown</a></div>
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19. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/234412360/paper-cake-faux-cake-book-art-vintage?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=paper%20cake&ref=sr_gallery_7" target="_blank">Paper Cake by Cafe Paperie </a><br /><a href="https://img1.etsystatic.com/067/1/5654083/il_570xN.776281629_g1ru.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/067/1/5654083/il_570xN.776281629_g1ru.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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20. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/110174566/kawaii-felt-cake-craft-kit-whole?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=felt%20cake&ref=sc_gallery_1&plkey=ffb77d611c935f561c6ada77ad669fc19d735297:110174566" target="_blank">Kawaii Felt Cake Craft Kit by Green Melon Creations</a></div>
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And it's non stop, I finally took a big leap and found a studio space in central Brixton. From the 1st of August I'll be moving my huge yarn stash from the living room, and my private stash in the bedroom to it's new home. I'll also be able to proudly display my critters and have my knitting machine permanently set up. It also means I'll be able to run knitting nights and workshops, eek!<br />
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Before I open my doors I've got some work to do. But I've got lots of exciting news for the year ahead. Here are some key dates for your diary.<br />
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<b>July 28th</b> - The Make Escape 3rd Birthday - Hackney<br />
<i>It's my favourite London craft night! Come along for a night of free workshops at the Hackney Attic. Hosted by the wonderful Momtaz Begum-Hossain (@TheCraftCafe). It's the Make Escapes 3rd birthday and it's Hawaiian themed! I can't wait! </i><br />
<a href="http://themakeescape.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/coming-up-hawaiian-holiday-our-3rd.html">http://themakeescape.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/coming-up-hawaiian-holiday-our-3rd.html</a><br />
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<b>August 28th - 30th </b>- Frank and Olive Retreat - York<br />
<i>More information to be released soon.</i><br />
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<b>September 3rd - 5th</b> - The WI Centennial Fair - Harrogate<br />
<i>I'm really excited to be apart of the WI Fair, you'll find me trading at Stand A139 alongside running a workshop on Thursday the 3rd. We'll be making mini fox head key rings hurrah! I'll also be releasing my latest collection of kits and scarfs at the show.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.thewishow.com/" target="_blank"><u>http://www.thewishow.com/</u> </a><br />
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<b>September the 5th</b> - The Great London Yarn Crawl - London<br />
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<b>October 7th - 11th</b> - The Knitting and Stitching Show - Alexandra Palace London<br />
<i>It's the big one! I launched my kits at the show last year so am excited to be back. You can find me in the same hall and in almost the same place. There'll be some familiar faces and some new ones too. I'll also be running a bear pillow workshop too. </i><br />
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<i>Last year I was invited to Festiwool and I'm glad to be back! It's only a short train journey from London so perfect for exhibiting. Again there'll be a fresh face of critters and some old friends too. I'd really recommend visiting this one as it has a fabulous atmosphere and friendly traders.</i></div>
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-22281879912930473852015-06-19T13:15:00.001+01:002015-07-17T15:54:13.520+01:00Diplodocus Scarf Pattern - Free Until June 30th! To celebrate the release of Jurassic World I have been having a Jurassic June! Each week I've been releasing a new dinosaur pattern. First it was my Stegosaurs hat, then my Pterodactyl bag and this week I'm unleashing my Diplodocus scarf! If you haven't seen the film yet I highly recommend it. I personally think there's not enough dinosaur knits for girls, so I've used a pastel palette to make them extra cute! They could easily be adapted for boys, but I thought I'd be a little selfish and design them all for me.<br />
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I kicked off the month with my Stegosaurus hat, it's knitted in alpaca chunky yarn and has two sets of spikes running along it. You can find the pattern<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/237521553/jurassic-park-stegosaurus-hat-dinosaur?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank"> here</a>!</div>
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Next I released my Pterodactyl bag, knitted in a lavender DK with amazing dinosaur patterned lining. I added a chain so I can take it anywhere. Find the pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/236641097/jurassic-park-pterodactyl-bag-knitting?ref=related-4" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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I finally got to see the Jurassic World film this week, as I said before I loved it! So how could I resist giving my followers a little treat. Until June the 30th my Diplodocus Scarf pattern is free and all you need to make it is two balls of DK yarn! It's perfect for knitting days in the sun or a holiday project as theres lots of St st. Next week I'm off to the British country side and have already cast on my next scarf design. </div>
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-4945141517407401232015-04-23T16:26:00.001+01:002015-04-23T16:26:57.052+01:00A Faux Taxidermy Knits Competition<div style="text-align: justify;">
It's competition time! I have been busy the last few days, designing a set of patterns that are going to be exclusively available as part of a competition that will be ongoing on the Sincerely Louise blog until the end of this year. If you have been watching any of my posts on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sincerelylouise">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/sincerelylouise">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/sincerelylouise/">Instagram</a>, you may have noticed these cheeky chaps getting featured as I've been designing them...now you can get your hands on them.</div>
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Until the end of 2015, the only way to get your hands on these patterns will be via this competition. They've been designed as part of an 'Africa' collection that will be published next year; but until that is available, you will not be able to download, buy or otherwise get them in any way apart from entering. </div>
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This is primarily an Instagram competition, and entering is super easy. When you upload a photo onto Instagram of a finished creature from one of my patterns, tag it with <b>#fauxtaxidermyknits</b> and make sure to mention me on @sincerelylouise, you will automatically be put into that weeks draw. It doesn't matter when you knitted the project, or whether it comes from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/215252667/faux-taxidermy-knits-book-signed">my book</a>, one of my free patterns here on the blog, or a digital download or kit from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/sincerelylouise?page=1">Etsy</a>.</div>
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A new winner will be picked each week. The competition runs from Wednesday one week to the following Tuesday, when the winner will be announced on my social media channels with a share of that project, as well as credit to the maker. The winner will then be able to choose which critter they would like to be sent.</div>
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Depending on my design schedule, I will be adding to the collection over the coming months, so even if you are lucky enough to win all three, keep checking back, as I may be introducing more African friends over time.</div>
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Found on Page 90 of my book, the pattern for the Tiger Rug is written up in a chart; the written pattern would be so long that the book would have been twice as thick as it is already! The yarn I initially used to knit him up in was Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool, a pure Peruvian wool in gorgeous Fireball Orange, Space Black and Ivory. This tiger rug is a popular feature at shows when I exhibit, and I know of at least two projects which have been completed since last September!<br />
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Tiger Rug kits are now available on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/229291896/giant-tiger-rug-faux-taxidermy-knits?ref=hp_mod_rf">my Etsy shop</a>, priced at £129.99.<br />
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High demand at shows and in conversation with the faux taxidermists who have loved my book has lead me to put together kits for the Tiger Rug. I decided not to include the book in the kit, as I know that a lot of people who already have the book want to knit the rug - so if you don't have the book and want to buy a kit, ensure you remember to buy a copy of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/215252667/faux-taxidermy-knits-book-signed"><b>the book</b></a> (with 14 other critter patterns) or the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/204674061/tiger-rug-knitting-pattern-download?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=tiger+rug&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">standalone pattern</a> from my publisher.<br />
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My recommended yarn in the book, and the yarn my own tiger rug was initially knitted up in, is a luxury brand which comes to over £300 per project. I know that this is not a realistic price for many people, so the kit is put together with an alternative yarn which is also super chunky, but is made of acrylic instead of wool to bring the price down. An added advantage of the reduced cost of this yarn is that it is also more hard-wearing, an important consideration for a project who is most likely to get a lot of heavy-duty use!<br />
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I would love to see your tiger works in progress, and definitely the finished objects! Let me know when you complete them - tag them with #fauxtaxidermyknits on social media and Ravelry, or email me <a href="mailto:info@sincerelylouise.co.uk">here</a>.<br />
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Lastly, if you love tigers as much as I do, why not see what other tiger products are available on Etsy in the list I have put together! See it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/treasury/MTYwMDk2MzJ8MjcyNzQzNjAxMA/catch-a-tiger-by-the-toe?ref=pr_treasury">here</a>.<br />
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I'm going dinosaur crazy here at Sincerely Louise HQ! With the release of the new Jurassic Park film on June 12th and my favourite clothing brand, <a href="http://www.thewhitepepper.com/collections/spring-15" target="_blank">The Whitepepper, </a>releasing a whole lookbook in dino prints, I've been feeling super inspired and had a chance design some of my own prehistoric pals.</div>
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So far I've published two designs which are celebrating dinosaurs, both of which are available as kits from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/sincerelylouise">Etsy shop</a>.</div>
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Three-Horn Blueberry</h3>
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First up, meet Blueberry. This sassy dino is a 'three-horn', more scientifically known as a triceratops; the kit for Blueberry was launched at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show this year. She was super popular, and drew many interested crowds to my stand. I know there are a few in progress and will share any finished projects with you on my social media - find me on <a href="https://twitter.com/sincerelylouise">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sincerelylouise">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/sincerelylouise">Instagram</a>.</div>
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The other kit that launched alongside Blueberry at the Knitting and Stitching Show was this handsome T-Rex. With his toothy grin and ridges lifting his eyes, the cheeky chap has buckets of character - the only thing missing is a name! This is where you come in - I need some help to give my T-Rex his identity.</div>
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This giveaway is now closed. <strike>I would love it if you could give me some suggestions - please leave a comment on this post and I'll pick my favourite and announce it next Thursday (the 16th of April).</strike> The person who suggests my favourite name will get a free copy of the pattern for the T-Rex so that you can knit him up yourself.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Last night found Sincerely Louise running a workshop on making felt Easter eggs at The Make Escape in Hackney. I was delighted to have a large number of people visiting my station to contribute to the making efforts; some of the eggs were truly inspired, with crowns, sequins and steam-punk chicks all making an appearance.</span><br />
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I set myself up in the far corner, with a comfy sofa and a range of soft chairs for the crafters to perch on. The Make Escape is totally free, and most of the materials are given to us as donations - I had a wonderful selection to sort through, from plain felt to beautiful sequinned fabrics that took the crafters a long way towards creating their own Faberge eggs!<br />
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The doors opened at 7:30 pm, and before long I was surrounded by a group of people ready to craft themselves into the Easter spirit.<br />
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As well as the makers of London, Anna of <a href="http://www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk/">Wild and Woolly</a> joined me for a quick glass of wine and a chat. She headed off with her own egg to celebrate the upcoming holiday shortly afterwards, and I was delighted to finally meet her in person.<br />
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Crafting felt eggs is a great way to spend some time with friends and family over Easter, seeing who can come up with the best design, put on the most bling, and get the most glue on each others hands! As a treat I have provided the templates and instructions for this workshop for you to download and print out at home - entirely free. Click below for the templates.</div>
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If you do any making over the Easter weekend, post your photos on social media and be sure to tag me so I can see what you get up to! Find me @sincerelylouise on <a href="https://instagram.com/sincerelylouise/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/sincerelylouise">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sincerelylouise">Facebook</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corrie of <a href="http://www.plutoniummuffins.com/">Plutonium Muffins</a> with her egg.</td></tr>
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It's not long left until the release of my book, Faux Taxidermy Knits, I hope you've been following Stitch Craft Create's blog hop as excitedly as I have. The response I've had from you and others across the internet is amazing, I'm often caught blushing from lovely tweets and instagram comments. Today I've got two surprises for you and there'll be a few more on the way in the coming days. </div>
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I wanted to start with surprise one, (well it's not a big surprise if you've searched through twisted thread's website or follow me on twitter) for the first time ever I'll be exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. I've visited every year since I first heard about it and I thought with my book coming out this is the perfect year for me to launch there. You can find my exhibitor information <a href="http://www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/london/page.cfm/Action=Exhib/ExhibID=253/loadSearch=3512_307" target="_blank">here</a>. I'll be at stand RCH7 surrounded by my animal creations, signing books and selling kits, so make sure you come and say hi. Horrrrrray! </div>
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As the Knitting and Stitching Show is the biggest craft event in London (sorry Kirstie) I couldn't help but resist throwing an after party. The second surprise? Yes, indeed. It's not the official book launch, I'll tell you about another time, but a 'Sincerely Louise introduces Faux Taxidermy Knits'. Here you'll find myself surrounded by animals from the book in a beautiful gallery in South London. There'll be a Champagne introduction, give aways and lots of lovely people to mingle with. </div>
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book ‘Faux Taxidermy Knits’ is due for release on the 26<sup>th</sup> of
September - hurrah!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Faux Taxidermy Knits features 15 wild
knitting patterns split into two sections, wearables and habitat, inspired by
animals you’d love to have as trophies but without all that terrible hunting
business! Ranging from giant specimens, such as the big moose head and tiger
rug, to winter warmers, like the wolf headdress and fox scarf. There are even
some tiny projects you’ll be able to knit up in no time, like the lucky rabbit’s
foot and bear coasters. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that’s a little bit of information about
the book, but what’s that? You want to hear more? Well you’re in for a treat as
the book’s going on tour! Thanks to Stitch Craft Create, I’ve got some amazing
bloggers who’ll be reviewing the book leading up its release. There will be
giveaways, knitting advice and tutorials, and some have even knitted up their
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knitting a few years ago whilst I was at university. I studied commercial photography
but always felt something was missing. I caught the bug from my sister who was
learning to knit one Christmas. Seeing how immersed she was in her work and the
sense of achievement she got from finishing each row, I couldn’t help but be
jealous. I was given a set of 4mm needles and some forest green yarn and started
learning. I would knit during all my lectures and tutorials. I started with
misshapen garter stitch headbands and holey scarves but with lots of practice
and some lessons from my friends and family, I got better and better and
eventually started designing my own pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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skills into my photography work; my first project was actually all to do with
hunting. It was the beginning of my affair with knitted taxidermy and I made
several animal scarves, one of which inspired the fox knitting pattern in Faux
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photo series featuring six women in knitted wigs. In January 2013 it worked its
way around the internet before being picked up by the national newspapers and
TV production companies. I made my debut on screen appearance on the Alan
Titchmarsh show; I’d hit the big time! I soon returned to the animal world
however, with a commission for faux animal heads for Boden’s A/W press day at
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to make animal heads for the amazing online children’s shop Molly Meg and
exclusive pieces for knitting magazines. The fox knitting pattern was my first
published design. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hadn’t really considered myself a pattern
designer until I saw my work on the printed page; I was so excited, I knew I
wanted to do more. After a few months of designing, an email popped up out of
the blue labeled ‘Content Opportunity’. It was to truly change my world…</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Several phone calls and emails back and
forth resulted in a trip to Torquay for an exciting meeting with the
publishers, F+W Media, where the contract was signed. At the meeting we
discussed and laid out the projects, choosing each creature carefully from the
ideas I’d brought. Throughout all the planning I couldn’t believe what was
happening and I still have to pinch myself now and again to see if it’s real. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I couldn’t wait to get home and start
working, my head was swimming with possibilities. What weight of yarns should I
use, what fibers, what colours? I couldn’t help but enjoy my hours searching
the internet to find the perfect wools, I was like a child in a sweet shop! I
was so lucky enough receive yarn support from amazing companies such as Erika
Knight, Texere, Malabrigo and Brooklyn Tweed (just to name a few). I think the
yarn you choose to design a project really determines the outcome and with such
beautiful materials to work with I knew the patterns would be really special. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During a trip to the Knitting and Stitching
Show, once again indulging in new wools and needles, Mr Sincerely Louise (who
I’d dragged along with me) suggested that I should include my own hand dyed
wools in the book. We took some dyes and yarn home with us and after purchasing
a giant pot and some super precise science scales I began experimenting by
mixing the powders to create the perfect colours. I dyed three colours, two
Aran weights for the moose head and one DK for the crocodile bag. The range
will be available alongside the release of the book, so watch this space.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my first book deadline I had four
pieces to make up, including the raccoon hat and tiny badger head. To my
delight the publishers loved them and I continued working on the other patterns
with great enthusiasm. I spent months developing patterns, knitting them up,
unraveling them and knitting them up again. I remember the look on Mr.
Sincerely Louise’s face after sheepishly telling him I’d pulled apart two days of
work on the tiger rug so I could knit it chunkier. Leading up to my final
deadline I worked harder than ever before in my life, my hands hurt and I was
in need of some serious sleep. I can assure you they is very little to watch on
TV at 4am.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XohjrZeHAllEUXfm0COjoyen4E25yMNNKzY32nuYwSWLu3yyp7dx_oH43wAn78Zf9ZjIqyID95GvOWRNn8iBHlD-D8YL8EJxah5zGn_8QyLEkw5FDiv8lO99rxl29b6xGuzls8LRJFw/s1600/Moose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XohjrZeHAllEUXfm0COjoyen4E25yMNNKzY32nuYwSWLu3yyp7dx_oH43wAn78Zf9ZjIqyID95GvOWRNn8iBHlD-D8YL8EJxah5zGn_8QyLEkw5FDiv8lO99rxl29b6xGuzls8LRJFw/s1600/Moose.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After all the pieces and text had been sent
to my publishers, I had a little rest. I worked on some private commissions and
my knitting kits. However, I hadn’t finished with the book yet as I’d agreed to
photograph the pieces. By chance, a friend who works as an art director
contacted me whilst I was tearing my hair out planning what to do. He was in
the area and popped over for a cup of tea and quickly offered to help. We
worked together for the next few weeks, drawing up sketches for each shot and
visiting prop houses. The shoot took about three days, with a lot of assistance
from old and new friends and the results were amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe this last year has been one of
the best and one of the hardest of my life. I’ve been given the opportunity to
achieve something that I’d only dreamed of since first picking up those 4mm needles.
The support I’ve received from my friends and family and my online followers
has been amazing and I wouldn’t be where I am now without them. I’d like to
thank everybody who’s helped and inspired me!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's nothing more I love than knitting animal toys, or basing my wearables on cute animals. I couldn't wait to get knitting Jiji as like most knitters I have an abundance of black DK yarn!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you all enjoy the pattern, if you have any queries just drop me an email at info@sincerelylouise.co.uk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><i>Jiji the cat is worked in the round for his body and tail, with his ears knitted on straight needles. Templates have been provided on a downloadable A4 sheet for the eyes and nose.</i></i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you'll need:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 x 100g Ball of Black DK Yarn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A small amount of Purple DK yarn for the inner ears</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4mm DPNS</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4mm Straight Needles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">White Felt<br />Black Felt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pink Felt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toy Stuffing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fabric Glue</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tension</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Finished Size:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31cm high x 12cm wide</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Black</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">B - Purple</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Co 6 stitches in A and split evenly between three 4mm DPNs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 1</b> *Kfb* all stitches (12 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 2</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 3 </b>*Kfb, K1* all stitches (18 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 4 </b>K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 5 </b>*Kfb, K2* all stitches (24 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 6</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 7 </b>*Kfb, K3* all stitches (30 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 8</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 9</b> *Kfb, K4* all stitches (36 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 10</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 11</b> *Kfb, K5* all stitches (42 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 12</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 13</b> *Kfb, K6* all stitches (48 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 14</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 15</b> *Kfb, K7* all stitches (54 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 16</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 17</b> *Kfb, K8* all stitches (60 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 18</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 19</b> *Kfb, K9* all stitches (66 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 20</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 21</b> *Kfb, K10* all stitches (72 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rounds 22 - 40</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 41</b> *K2tog, K4* all stitches (60 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 42</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 43</b> *K2tog, K3* all stitches (48 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 44</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 45 </b>*Kfb, K3* all stitches (60 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 46</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rounds 46 - 60</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add some of your stuffing before decreasing the piece.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 61</b> *K2tog, K8* all stitches (54 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 62</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 63</b> *K2tog, K7* all stitches (48 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 64 </b>K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 65 </b>*K2tog, K6* all stitches (42 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 66</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 67 </b>*K2tog, K5* all stitches (36 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 68 </b>K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 69 </b>*Kfb, K1* all stitches (54 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 70</b> *Kfb, K2* all stitches (72 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 71</b> *Kfb, K3* all stitches (90 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rounds 72 - 90</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add some of your stuffing before decreasing</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the piece.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 91</b> *K2tog, K7* all stitches (80 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 92 </b>*K2tog, K6* all stitches (70 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 93</b> *K2tog, K5* all stitches (60 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 94</b> *K2tog, K4* all stitches (50 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 95 </b>*K2tog, K3* all stitches (40 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 96 </b>*K2tog, K2* all stitches (30 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 97</b> *K2tog, K1* all stitches (20 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the final amount of stuffing to the head evenly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 98 </b>*K2tog* all stitches (10 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Round 99</b> *K2tog* all stitches (5 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thread the yarn through the 5 remaining stitches, pull and weave in the loose end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Front Ear Panel - Make 2</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cast on 16 stitches in A on 4mm straight needles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 1</b> K4a, K8b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 2</b> P4a, P1b, K6b, P1b, P4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 3</b> K4a, K1b, P6b, K1b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 4</b> Repeat row 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 5</b> Repeat row 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 6</b> Repeat row 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 7</b> Repeat row 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 8</b> Repeat row 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 9</b> Repeat row 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 10 </b>Repeat row 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 11</b> Repeat row 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 12 </b>Repeat row 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 13</b> K2tog in a, K3a, K1b, P4b, K1b, K3a, K2tog in a (14 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 14</b> P4a, P1b, K4b, P1b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 15 </b>K4a, K1b, K4b, K1b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 16</b> Repeat row 14</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 17 </b>Repeat row 15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 18 </b>Repeat row 14</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 19</b> K2tog in a, K1b, P2b, K1b, K3a, K2tog in a (12 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 20</b> P4a, P1b, K2b, P1b, P4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 21</b> K2tog in a, K3a, P2b, K3a, K2tog in a (10 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 22</b> P4a, K2b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 23 </b>Working all in A from here on K2tog, K6, K2tog (8 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 24 </b>P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 25</b> K2tog, K4, K2tog (6 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 26 </b>P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 27 </b>K2tog, K2, K2tog (4 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 28</b> P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 29</b> BO</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cast on 16 stitches in A on 4mm straight needles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 1</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 2</b> P all even rows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 3</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 5</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 7 </b>K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 9</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 11</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 13</b> K2tog, K12, K2tog (14 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 15</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 17</b> K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 19</b> K2tog, K10, K2tog (12 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 21</b> K2tog, K8, K2tog (10 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 23</b> K2tog, K6, K2tog (8 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 25</b> K2tog, K4, K2tog (6 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 27</b> K2tog, K2, K2tog (4 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Row 29</b> BO</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Position each eye 19cm from the base of Jiji. Leave a 1.6cm gap between them. Glue into place using fabric glue. Position each pupil 0.5cm into the eye and 0.5cm from the top of the eye. Glue into place. Position the nose between the eyes, 19.7cm from the base. Glue into place. Weave the loose end once sewn up.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place the ears on the top of Jiji's head, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">roughly</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2cm from the glued on eyes. Position each ear in line with the edge of the eye, leave a 2.5cm gap between them. The ears should sit slightly diagonally on the head. Pin and sew into place using A. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd love to see your finished Jijis! I love sharing your projects on my social media! Find me on Instagram @sincerelylouise</span><br />
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-41695789328115880742014-06-26T17:09:00.000+01:002014-06-26T17:11:25.266+01:00Giant Trophy Fox Head Knitting Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Horray! He's finally here! My giant Mr. Fox faux taxidermy head has arrived in kit and pattern form! He's big, soft and best of all didn't used to be alive. Wait ... best of all you can make him yourself and proudly hang him above the fire or in a kids bedroom (they love them!!) </div>
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Mr. Fox can be brought as a pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/194386697/giant-fox-head-knitting-pattern-make?ref=listing-0" target="_blank">here</a> or as a kit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/185873654/giant-fox-head-knitting-kit-make-your?ref=listing-9" target="_blank">here</a>! </div>
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The pattern does require an additional purchase of a hand cut MDF back. These are made by my dad, every animal head I make uses these and it ensures the piece is secure and flat against the wall. You can find these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/194387359/sincerely-louise-mdf-backing-for-giant?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">here!</a></div>
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This is my deconstructed fox head, and shows everything that you need/comes in the kit! Including the yarn, toy stuffing, eyes, sewing up and knitting needles, fishing wire, sewing up yarn and the MDF back. The kit even comes in a hand stenciled hessian bag! You can see just how giant Mr. Fox is in the image below next to a standard size matchbox! </div>
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Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-3455352463208547602014-06-19T17:50:00.002+01:002016-10-12T19:18:10.744+01:00SUPER CHUNKY FOXY HAT PATTERN<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello, its been a long time since my last post where I was lucky enough to be reviewing the Tiny Owl Knits book. I've been even luckier since then and have been working on my own book, Faux Taxidermy Knits, which will be released *fingers crossed* in October. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>SKP</b> - Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass slipped stitch over</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>If making this hat in another yarn please ensure you knit a tension 10 x 10 cm square in stocking stitch first. It has been tested in the Cygnet and is perfect, but sizing may vary if using another yarn without making the square. </i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Hat</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using the long tail cast on method cast on 44 stitches in A, this will make up the first row.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 2</b> *P2, K2* all stitches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 3 - 18</b> Repeat row 2 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 19 - 30</b> Work in St st </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 31</b> *K2tog, K1* 14 times, to the last 2 stitches, K2 (30 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 32</b> P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 33</b> *K2tog* all stitches (15 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 34</b> P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 35</b> *K2tog* 7 times, K1 (8 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 36</b> Cut the yarn and thread through the 8 stitches. Pull and weave in the end. Sew your hat up using a mattress stitch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using the long tail cast on method cast on 9 stitches in A, this will make up the first row.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 2 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 3 K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 4 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 5 K</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 6 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 7 K</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 9 SKP, K5, K2tog (7 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 10 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 11 SKP, K3, K2tog (5 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 12 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 13 SKP, K1, K2tog (3 sts)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 15 K3tog and bind off</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using the long tail cast on method cast on 9 stitches in A, this will make up the first row.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 2 P</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 3 K4a, K1b, K4a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 4 P3a, P3b, P3a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 5 K2a, K5b, K2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 6 P2a, P5b, P2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 7 K2a, K5b, K2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 8 P2a, P5b, P2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 9 SKP in a in a, K1a, K3b, K1a, K2tog in a (7 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 10 P2a, P3b, P2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 11 SKP in a, K1a, K1b, K1a, K2tog in a (5 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 12 P2a, P1b, P2a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 13 SKP in a, K1a, K2tog in a (3 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 14 P all stitches in a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Row 15 K3tog and bind off</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Weave in all loose ends. Take a front and back ear piece and place together with the wrong side facing in. Pin and then sew up using a mattress stitch in a coloured yarn. Repeat this for the second ear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Lay the hat down flat with the sewn up seam in the centre back. Place the ears 21cm from the cast on edge on either side of the hat, along the rounded decrease. Neatly sew into place using the a coloured yarn. Weave in the ends, roll up the brim and your hat is all ready to wear! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again I've found myself to busy to write a simple blog post, I know its a terrible excuse, but since my last I've moved to London and officially launched my little knitting business, selling my pieces with the fabulous <a href="http://www.molly-meg.co.uk/" target="_blank">Molly-Meg</a>. But lets not get ahead of ourselves!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly I made some variations on my scarves, a red fox, new monkey, panda and a rather fluffy faux mink stole. I love taking custom orders and working out the pattern, especially when using lovely merino yarns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next I've been making lots and lots of animal heads, here's a set I made for a special celebrity client, each piece always has their own personality. Generally I'm making quite a few each month, and I really enjoy spending my time making them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was really lucky to actually sell some of my heads to the editor of Tatler, and have been told they're hanging in her office at Cond<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.800000190734863px;">é</span> Nast. With this she also featured Mr. Fox on the Notes to Self page of this months Tatler, which I'm absolutely chuffed about!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally I've started working on a new project, mini fox head knitting kits, which will be available once my pattern's been finalised and I've had them tested! I will be on the hunt for UK knitters, so watch this space! </span></div>
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<br />Louise Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653573653253668348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130874303181838803.post-26019265824276201752013-05-10T16:28:00.000+01:002013-05-10T16:29:22.067+01:00BODEN PRESS DAY <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're wondering why I've been so quiet the last month its not because my wrists have finally given in and I'm awaiting surgery to become Edward knitting needle hands, its that they've been very busy on a commission for <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/" target="_blank">Boden</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the Mini Boden fall/winter 2013 press day I was asked to knit six taxidermy style animal heads - a fox, jack russell, rabbit, badger, deer and mole. I was also asked to knit moss stitch squares in the seasons colour palette. The press day was at Somerset House, and the effort made across each room was fabulous as you can see in the photos! The decor and props matched the beautiful clothes - I cant wait for next season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pieces are humorous and quirky, following my style of knitting, I loved making them and using incredible luxury yarns. I wanted them to be quite chunky, using several strands of yarn to create different tones throughout the pieces. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had such a lovely day, meeting new people and seeing my bestie Toni from www.fashionyourseatbelts.net and the fabulous Sarah Kendal! I also met Grace Woodward and Jenni Falconer whose beautiful daughter had the cutest reaction to the knitted deer head! It was so sweet. I also finally met Sprout, Johnnie's jack russell, who the knitted dog is based on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Yet again its been a while since I've had the chance to update my blog, I have been frantically knitting away, busier than ever! From being featured by the Daily Mail I've had so many opportunities to share my work across the world. I've also got some very exciting things in the pipeline which will be revealed in due time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I wanted to write a little update on my knitted wigs, which I have been working on, they do take so much time so please bear with me as I perfect the patterns. The finger wave inspired piece will be available on my etsy shop soon, and I will be donating a percentage to charity with each purchase of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Anyway here are some awful photos taken on my iphone of a couple of the pieces, they are currently on loan and once they have returned I will take some better images. I may also be giving one away on my facebook page, so keep watching this space.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, I have been knitting so much lately, which I will be posting about in the forth coming days. I've had a lot of interest in my wigs, and the patterns. So keep watching this space as there may be one appearing on my blog soon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise </span></div>
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