knitting Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com https://everydaymonkey.com Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:26:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://everydaymonkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png knitting Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com 32 32 British Diver Went Viral for Knitting a Dog Sweater at the Olympics https://everydaymonkey.com/british-diver-went-viral-for-knitting-a-dog-sweater-at-the-olympics/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:54:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=16495 Tom Daley won a gold medal in synchronized diving for Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that’s not what made him go viral online. As his colleagues were competing in other disciplines, he was seen on the stands with knitting needles, making a dog sweater. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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]]> Tom Daley won a gold medal in synchronized diving for Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that’s not what made him go viral online. As his colleagues were competing in other disciplines, he was seen on the stands with knitting needles, making a dog sweater.

As it turns out, the diver started knitting and crocheting as a hobby during the first Coronavirus lockdown. He ended up loving the craft and now takes every opportunity he can to make something with yarn. He even made a dedicated Instagram account (@madewithlovebytomdaley), where he wrote, “Learning to knit and crochet has helped me so much through these Olympics.”

As My Modern Met mentions, Daley revealed what he was working on at the moment the photos were taken—he was making a sweater for a dog client, Instagram famous Izzy the Frenchie. Another adorable thing he made was a tiny Union Jack bag for his Olympics gold medal, as well as numerous colorful pieces for his husband and son.

Follow Daley’s Instagram page to keep up with his creative work. He already has 1.3 million followers and what he does is so wholesome and adorable! Check out some of his recent creations below—it was hard to pick just a few!

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]]> These Knitting Artists Will Add a Burst of Color to Your Instagram Feed https://everydaymonkey.com/these-knitting-artists-will-add-a-burst-of-color-to-your-instagram-feed/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:36:50 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=11235 Knitting has become super trendy over the past year since many people are looking to try new hobbies during the pandemic. Whether you’re a novice knitter or started knitting before it became trendy, it’s always nice to get some inspiration from knitting artists. These Instagram artists will add a nice burst of color to your […]

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]]> Knitting has become super trendy over the past year since many people are looking to try new hobbies during the pandemic. Whether you’re a novice knitter or started knitting before it became trendy, it’s always nice to get some inspiration from knitting artists. These Instagram artists will add a nice burst of color to your feed and some of them even offer knitting patters.

Gaye Glasspie

If you love orange, you have to follow Gaye Glasspie, who calls herself the “GG The Iconic Orange Lady”. Most of her hand-knit accessories and sweaters are crafted with orange thread, so make sure you like the color orange before following her page. She actually started knitting after a breakup and told Martha Stewart magazine that, “knitting literally saved my life.”

Anna Maltz

Anna Maltz’s hand-knit sweaters, mittens, and scarves feature intricate designs in fun patterns. Buy her creations on make your own with her knitting patterns.

Stephen West

Amsterdam-based knitting designer Stephen West, who is the cofounder of the online yarn show Stephen & Penelope, is a fan of bold, bohemian-inspired knits. Between the color blocking and chevron stripes, his work looks like an optical illusion that’s begging to be worn.

Summer Lee

Who says socks have to be boring? Summer Lee doesn’t think so as her design focus is colorful socks and she’s loves creating fun color combinations. You can even buy patterns of Lee’s favorite designs for just $5.

Ocean Rose

For subtle colors, turn to Ocean Rose’s Instagram page which has sweaters and shawls made in muted shades. The yarns she uses come in beautiful ombre shades and her posts come with a cute, short story.

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]]> Kate Jenkins Knits Life-Sized Foods https://everydaymonkey.com/kate-jenkins-knits-life-sized-foods/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:35:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7210 Knitting is a fun, artistic hobby perfect for those who love making crafts using their hands. Artist Kate Jenkins shows that with a little practice, it’s possible to knit your favorite thing, no matter what it may be. In her case, it’s all the guilty pleasure food you can think of: pizza, cakes, cookies, burgers, […]

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]]> Knitting is a fun, artistic hobby perfect for those who love making crafts using their hands. Artist Kate Jenkins shows that with a little practice, it’s possible to knit your favorite thing, no matter what it may be. In her case, it’s all the guilty pleasure food you can think of: pizza, cakes, cookies, burgers, croissants, and many more.

Sometimes, Jenkins puts funny faces to her foods to make them even more adorable. One of our favorites is her rendition of “pigs in blankets” where she knit literal pigs wrapped in tiny knitted blankest! 

“I was always looking for different ways to use my love of wool, textile, and color,” Brown Paper Bag quotes Jenkins. “And that’s how my art was born. The everyday has always fascinated and inspired me, particularly food. So I began to take things we all know and love – like fish and chips—reinventing them in wool.”

Check out her work below!

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]]> Jake Henzler Knits Copenhagen’s Architecture https://everydaymonkey.com/jake-henzler-knits-copenhagens-architecture/ Fri, 01 May 2020 11:26:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7987 Jake Henzler is a guy from Sydney who traveled to Copenhagen once and fell in love with the city. Unlike many other people who buy souvenirs, take photos, or write about their travels, Henzler decided to do something unique, he started knitting the buildings of Copenhagen. You can check out his work on Instagram where […]

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]]> Jake Henzler is a guy from Sydney who traveled to Copenhagen once and fell in love with the city. Unlike many other people who buy souvenirs, take photos, or write about their travels, Henzler decided to do something unique, he started knitting the buildings of Copenhagen. You can check out his work on Instagram where he runs an account called Boy Knits World.

He lived in Copenhagen for a year at one point, and while there, he hand-knitted a blanked panel made of typical Copenhagen buildings. The original blanket was made of six knitted buildings, each representing a different city district: Nørrebro Studios, Østerbro Studios, Hellerup Apartments, Nyhavn Hotel, Nørreport Offices, and Frederiksberg Apartments.

Find more of his work on Instagram!

View this post on Instagram

Life on the Edge • Almost there. A few more rounds and it’ll be ready to wash, dry and photograph. Luckily, the weather is getting *slightly* colder, so it’s not too much of a hassle working with a big blanket. • #copenhagen #københavn #buildings #blanket #knittedblanket #architecture #knit #knitting #cotton #yarn #windows #fairisle #wip #ravelry #copenhagenbuildingblocks > Link to patterns in bio. #школавязания #вязание #вязаниеонлайн #мастеркласс #описание #схема #пропряжу #пряжа #вязаниекрючком #тренд #длявдохновения #модноевязание #вязаниедетям #люблювязать #вязаниеонлайн

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]]> Rie Sakamoto Knits Fashion Items Using Orange Rubber Bands https://everydaymonkey.com/rie-sakamoto-knits-fashion-items-using-orange-rubber-bands/ Fri, 01 May 2020 10:24:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7977 At first glance, the images below look like any other knitted fashion items, but a closer look reveals that they’re not made of wool, yarn, or any other common material. Japanese designer Rie Sakamoto creates them using orange rubber bands in an attempt to illustrate the diversity of simple stationery items. Elastic bands are soft […]

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]]> At first glance, the images below look like any other knitted fashion items, but a closer look reveals that they’re not made of wool, yarn, or any other common material. Japanese designer Rie Sakamoto creates them using orange rubber bands in an attempt to illustrate the diversity of simple stationery items.

Elastic bands are soft and flexible, which inspired Sakamoto to turn them into various fashion garments that can adapt to different bodies. She knits them together in a similar way as if she would do it with wool, using thousands of them for a single project.

See how this looks below and follow the artist on Instagram for more of her work unique and creative work.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> knitting Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com https://everydaymonkey.com Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:26:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://everydaymonkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png knitting Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com 32 32 British Diver Went Viral for Knitting a Dog Sweater at the Olympics https://everydaymonkey.com/british-diver-went-viral-for-knitting-a-dog-sweater-at-the-olympics/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:54:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=16495 Tom Daley won a gold medal in synchronized diving for Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that’s not what made him go viral online. As his colleagues were competing in other disciplines, he was seen on the stands with knitting needles, making a dog sweater. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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]]> Tom Daley won a gold medal in synchronized diving for Great Britain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that’s not what made him go viral online. As his colleagues were competing in other disciplines, he was seen on the stands with knitting needles, making a dog sweater.

As it turns out, the diver started knitting and crocheting as a hobby during the first Coronavirus lockdown. He ended up loving the craft and now takes every opportunity he can to make something with yarn. He even made a dedicated Instagram account (@madewithlovebytomdaley), where he wrote, “Learning to knit and crochet has helped me so much through these Olympics.”

As My Modern Met mentions, Daley revealed what he was working on at the moment the photos were taken—he was making a sweater for a dog client, Instagram famous Izzy the Frenchie. Another adorable thing he made was a tiny Union Jack bag for his Olympics gold medal, as well as numerous colorful pieces for his husband and son.

Follow Daley’s Instagram page to keep up with his creative work. He already has 1.3 million followers and what he does is so wholesome and adorable! Check out some of his recent creations below—it was hard to pick just a few!

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]]> These Knitting Artists Will Add a Burst of Color to Your Instagram Feed https://everydaymonkey.com/these-knitting-artists-will-add-a-burst-of-color-to-your-instagram-feed/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:36:50 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=11235 Knitting has become super trendy over the past year since many people are looking to try new hobbies during the pandemic. Whether you’re a novice knitter or started knitting before it became trendy, it’s always nice to get some inspiration from knitting artists. These Instagram artists will add a nice burst of color to your […]

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]]> Knitting has become super trendy over the past year since many people are looking to try new hobbies during the pandemic. Whether you’re a novice knitter or started knitting before it became trendy, it’s always nice to get some inspiration from knitting artists. These Instagram artists will add a nice burst of color to your feed and some of them even offer knitting patters.

Gaye Glasspie

If you love orange, you have to follow Gaye Glasspie, who calls herself the “GG The Iconic Orange Lady”. Most of her hand-knit accessories and sweaters are crafted with orange thread, so make sure you like the color orange before following her page. She actually started knitting after a breakup and told Martha Stewart magazine that, “knitting literally saved my life.”

Anna Maltz

Anna Maltz’s hand-knit sweaters, mittens, and scarves feature intricate designs in fun patterns. Buy her creations on make your own with her knitting patterns.

Stephen West

Amsterdam-based knitting designer Stephen West, who is the cofounder of the online yarn show Stephen & Penelope, is a fan of bold, bohemian-inspired knits. Between the color blocking and chevron stripes, his work looks like an optical illusion that’s begging to be worn.

Summer Lee

Who says socks have to be boring? Summer Lee doesn’t think so as her design focus is colorful socks and she’s loves creating fun color combinations. You can even buy patterns of Lee’s favorite designs for just $5.

Ocean Rose

For subtle colors, turn to Ocean Rose’s Instagram page which has sweaters and shawls made in muted shades. The yarns she uses come in beautiful ombre shades and her posts come with a cute, short story.

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]]> Kate Jenkins Knits Life-Sized Foods https://everydaymonkey.com/kate-jenkins-knits-life-sized-foods/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:35:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7210 Knitting is a fun, artistic hobby perfect for those who love making crafts using their hands. Artist Kate Jenkins shows that with a little practice, it’s possible to knit your favorite thing, no matter what it may be. In her case, it’s all the guilty pleasure food you can think of: pizza, cakes, cookies, burgers, […]

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]]> Knitting is a fun, artistic hobby perfect for those who love making crafts using their hands. Artist Kate Jenkins shows that with a little practice, it’s possible to knit your favorite thing, no matter what it may be. In her case, it’s all the guilty pleasure food you can think of: pizza, cakes, cookies, burgers, croissants, and many more.

Sometimes, Jenkins puts funny faces to her foods to make them even more adorable. One of our favorites is her rendition of “pigs in blankets” where she knit literal pigs wrapped in tiny knitted blankest! 

“I was always looking for different ways to use my love of wool, textile, and color,” Brown Paper Bag quotes Jenkins. “And that’s how my art was born. The everyday has always fascinated and inspired me, particularly food. So I began to take things we all know and love – like fish and chips—reinventing them in wool.”

Check out her work below!

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]]> Jake Henzler Knits Copenhagen’s Architecture https://everydaymonkey.com/jake-henzler-knits-copenhagens-architecture/ Fri, 01 May 2020 11:26:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7987 Jake Henzler is a guy from Sydney who traveled to Copenhagen once and fell in love with the city. Unlike many other people who buy souvenirs, take photos, or write about their travels, Henzler decided to do something unique, he started knitting the buildings of Copenhagen. You can check out his work on Instagram where […]

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]]> Jake Henzler is a guy from Sydney who traveled to Copenhagen once and fell in love with the city. Unlike many other people who buy souvenirs, take photos, or write about their travels, Henzler decided to do something unique, he started knitting the buildings of Copenhagen. You can check out his work on Instagram where he runs an account called Boy Knits World.

He lived in Copenhagen for a year at one point, and while there, he hand-knitted a blanked panel made of typical Copenhagen buildings. The original blanket was made of six knitted buildings, each representing a different city district: Nørrebro Studios, Østerbro Studios, Hellerup Apartments, Nyhavn Hotel, Nørreport Offices, and Frederiksberg Apartments.

Find more of his work on Instagram!

View this post on Instagram

Life on the Edge • Almost there. A few more rounds and it’ll be ready to wash, dry and photograph. Luckily, the weather is getting *slightly* colder, so it’s not too much of a hassle working with a big blanket. • #copenhagen #københavn #buildings #blanket #knittedblanket #architecture #knit #knitting #cotton #yarn #windows #fairisle #wip #ravelry #copenhagenbuildingblocks > Link to patterns in bio. #школавязания #вязание #вязаниеонлайн #мастеркласс #описание #схема #пропряжу #пряжа #вязаниекрючком #тренд #длявдохновения #модноевязание #вязаниедетям #люблювязать #вязаниеонлайн

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]]> Rie Sakamoto Knits Fashion Items Using Orange Rubber Bands https://everydaymonkey.com/rie-sakamoto-knits-fashion-items-using-orange-rubber-bands/ Fri, 01 May 2020 10:24:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7977 At first glance, the images below look like any other knitted fashion items, but a closer look reveals that they’re not made of wool, yarn, or any other common material. Japanese designer Rie Sakamoto creates them using orange rubber bands in an attempt to illustrate the diversity of simple stationery items. Elastic bands are soft […]

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]]> At first glance, the images below look like any other knitted fashion items, but a closer look reveals that they’re not made of wool, yarn, or any other common material. Japanese designer Rie Sakamoto creates them using orange rubber bands in an attempt to illustrate the diversity of simple stationery items.

Elastic bands are soft and flexible, which inspired Sakamoto to turn them into various fashion garments that can adapt to different bodies. She knits them together in a similar way as if she would do it with wool, using thousands of them for a single project.

See how this looks below and follow the artist on Instagram for more of her work unique and creative work.

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