Ever since I first started knitting ballband dishcloths I've had it in my mind to construct a toaster cover. I'm a little bit disappointed in the final results though. The crocheted seams (single crochet and crab stitch edging) are rather wonky. You can get the instructions for crab stitch here. It is actually single crochet done in reverse and makes a very nice finished edging.
I had never heard of this stitch until I saw it on Marianne's blog. It does make me happy to be rid of the pain old towel that I had been using as a cover.Last, but not least it is award time again! Melanie bestowed upon me the Arte y Pico award.
I shall now pass it on to five more blogs. This was very VERY hard for me just picking five! I really wish I could nominate all of the blogs that I find interesting...but I must have some self control this time :)All of these blogs, Jeanne Knits, Picperfic's Blogspot, Smoking Hot Needles , This Blonde Knits (& Crochets!) inspire me with the projects they show off and this last one Weathertop Farm
I love reading because as a city girl getting a view of the farming life is very interesting!
Now, here are the rules and regulations of the Arte y Pico Award: 1) Pick five (5) blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also for contributing to the blogging community, no matter what language. 2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone. 3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself. 4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of "Arte y Pico" blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award (http://arteypico.blogspot.com/)
Congratulations everyone :)
Happy Fourth of July!
I saw that on Ravelry earlier today. What a great idea. I probably would have sewn the seams together. I am never happy with my crocheted seams.
ReplyDeleteLove that toaster cover! You should see if you can sell some of your ballband patterns to Elmore Pisgah. Designers deserve to be paid.
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That's clever! I think the only thing I'd do differently is knit it without seaming (since I HATE seaming), knitting a rectangular piece, then pick up stitches along the 4 sides to knit the rest.
ReplyDeleteSee!! THAT'S why you totally deserve the award. Always coming up with something different and so creative. I really like that cover and I so need something to hide my toaster. I would have just sew the seams too...my crochet skills are BLAH!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Perhaps you can flatten the seams with an iron...?
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever - the toaster cover is amazing! I love the edging. Thank you so much for the award (blushing)....you are too nice!
ReplyDeleteYou really deserve this award! You always come up with new stuff on your own, like this toaster cover! It's definetely better than a old towel. :o)
ReplyDeleteI learned the Crab stitch in school. What surprised me was, that in English it's called the same as in German "Krebs Stich". Thanks for the nomination! I don't feel creative at the moment at all. Summerheat and back pain don't let me sit at my spinning wheel, or do other fun stuff. :o(
I have to laugh because I have those plain towels as covers.
ReplyDeleteThe towel on my blender and the one on my mixer are tailored to fit. The one on my toaster just sits there, draped over the appliance.
I could customize the colors better if I knitted my own covers.
Your ballband toaster cover is very cool! Crafty and ingenious! I can just imagine the fun of knitting it all the way to the end!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is definitely on the tiptop of my reading list! WTG!! on the award & thanks for the listing of the nifty blogs.
you really make me smile! you're so creative with all the ballband creations! : )
ReplyDeleteLove the toaster cover. Thanks for the link to the crab stitch. I'll be sure to put that one to use now that I'm a Minor Crocheter.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS on the award!
What an awesome toaster cozy! I absolutely adore it. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the award!
a toaster oven cover! I love it. How do you come up with all these handy nifty knits?? :) congrats on the award!
ReplyDeleteI think your toaster cover turned out pretty well. I've not tried that reverse sc yet, though thats the only name I ever heard it referred to as.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding it hard to knit and crochet right now with the hot weather...how bout you?
Sandy
You are so well deserving of that award. You are such a creative inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love that cover, I don't think it looks wonky at all.
Hugs!!!
P.S. I hope you are enjoying your vaca
you ARE the ballband queen!
ReplyDeleteI love your toaster cover! The yarn is so pretty, so cheerful, so rainbow-y. Fun!
ReplyDeleteWonky or not...this is a great thing. I was thinking when I first saw it, that I would love one in RED....but I cannot knit. Boo-hoo!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by your blog (I'm YarnOver's sister). :) Have a great day...great job on the toaster cover!
How fun! I just finished my very first ballband cloth, and I absolutely love it! I sense a possibility of addiction. :) I'll post a picture in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteStopping in to see whats new with you, hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Congrats on your award! I love that toaster cover. I don't have a toaster, but I do have a kitchen-aid...hm...
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