Wish on a flower

 I am saddened by how powerless I feel and how I cannot offer any help during the war. Whether I'm sowing flower seeds in the garden, planting potatoes, or browsing in a bookstore, even I am knitting, I feel sorry. Sadness follows me like a shadow. Please, God, protect my friend.

 I designed this motif with inspiration by apricot blossoms . (The name is "Apricot but some types that do not bear fruit.) The flower blooms at the end of winter, it sometimes mixes with snow has beautiful and The flower has a wonderful fragrance.  We feel, spring will come.

Just as a small flower blooms from the bare snow, may you find small joys in your sorrow. 

 This motif is a little difficult.. It's a rare pentagon ( because the flower have 5 petals ) then you will need your art sense when connect them.  

Wishing Flower Motif

Designed and Chart making by Riuko Yamasaki

Writ out pattern and checking by Mona Bahmani

Start with a magic ring:

Rnd1: ch3, dc14, join with a sl st.

Rnd2: ch1, *ch6, skip 2 sts, sc1* 4 times, ch6, skip 2 sts, slip st in the ch1 of the beginning of the rnd.

Rnd3: ch1, *[1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc in the 6 ch space], sc1 in the sc between 2 ch6 groups of the pervious rnd* 4 times, [1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc in the 6 ch space], sl st in the ch1 of the beginning of the Rnd3.

Rnd4: ch3, 2 incomplete hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, yo and pull through all the loops on the hook, ch1 to secure, ch1, *[between 2 dc of the previous rnd work: pop 1, ch1, pop 1, ch1, pop1, ch1], pop1 in sc1 of the previous rnd, ch1* repeat **4 times, between 2 dc of the previous rnd work: pop 1, ch1, pop 1, ch1, pop1, ch1, sl in the securing ch1 of the first pop stitch of rnd 4.

Weave all ends and enjoy !

>> One point,

When I was checking, both my friend and my sis made the same mistake at the same point. It works fine as long as you don't get the very first stitch wrong.

PS: I designed it around 2016. It was 10 years ago, but I'd like to thank Jackie Hodson of Intambo yarn shop for her kindness.( She recommended that I make patterns.)

Go through the stairs

 Hello Dear , I hope you're well.

 I'm still obsessed with making miniature house. The third floor was completed.

I checked often , If there's enough space to actually climb stairs or walk through hallways..  It is a little too tight for him, but he was okay.

None of the rooms are fully finished yet, but we plan to build the attic this month.

These two look happy that it makes me chuckle.

Ribbed Cardigan

 To be honest, I was very bored while knitting this plain cardigan.

But, It is very stretchy and comfortable to wear .

Here is the east side of the garden.

It's good to knit it when you can't decide what to knit next or between projects.

The Pattern from vintage knitting book around 1940.  I omitted "side shapings" .

　I made snow big bear. But, It was pecked by birds immediately . Because I used seeds in eyes and nostrils... !!

The small house

 

If listening to these conversations, people would think we were building a new house.

New house is true, but this is a little mouse's house. It's a miniature house, if you will.

I wanted to use this case, It was made by my grandfather and used by my grandmother to display dolls. 

Space is limited, and we're beginners.

Fortunately, Parts such as windows and doors are sold, so all you have to do is build it however you like, but even though it's a miniature, it still takes money and time.

Paint the color as you like.

But, I was a bit feeling something here. I live in a country house and why am building a new country house.

Anyways, It will take a few more months to complete. 

And It will likely be three stories tall.

I really like this photo. If you look through the window in the kitchen, you can see Mr. mouse and a baby.

The exterior walls and windows are not yet complete, but it's fun to peek at them through the windows.

Cardigan-coat

 I always regret why not knitting in the summer ? Anyways The cardigan is finished knitting.

 I'm happy to put a new knitwear for new year ( I also sewed the inside dress.) 

I knitted the sleeves to be about 18 inches. The pattern instructions said it was 22 inches long, which is too long for me.　There are no armholes, so adjusting the size was not difficult.

It's a plastic button with knitted cover.

It used 5 of "Beiroa DK yarn and 1 "mondim 4ply yarn. 

It's a shame that the photos are too small. If you want to knit it, email me, I'll send you the PDF of this vintage pattern.

Dog coat "Barka

She was born around 2018 and came to us through a volunteer group. She watches TV on the sofa whether it's snowing or raining,  We love her so much and hope she lives a long life.

 I sewed her a coat in the fall using wool fabric , she loved it .

It's easy to sew !