tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48998435242299091332024-02-26T22:57:09.529+10:00Justjen-knits&stitchesA LOVE OF TEA COSIES * KNITTING * CROCHET * STITCHINGJustjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-47314733611388716792014-11-14T23:53:00.000+10:002014-11-14T23:59:23.541+10:00Little Flower Pot Tea Cosy - revisitedWow, it's been so long since I've written a post, I've almost forgotten how to :-).
I think it's time to refresh and move on from the last post, don't you, so here is a different flowery version of an old tea cosy pattern of mine.
Here's the original 1 cup Tea Cosy, with some large daisies on it.
http://justjen-knitsandstitches.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/flower-pot-tea-cosy.html
A friend of Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com6Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2848802 150.43067539999996 -25.6571412 155.61622239999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-47348051138074068942014-02-03T13:35:00.000+10:002019-01-22T21:22:13.116+10:00Well Hello! Happy New Year, Happy Chinese New Year, Happy Year of the Horse ( the year for finding love they say humpf) and Happy February already!
The blog seems to be running itself these days. Thank you to all the lovelies who still come and view, and download my patterns from time to time.
I'm in the process of going through the blogs I follow, here and on bloglovin, and getting them all in the Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com6Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-36264626791155069712013-11-20T23:57:00.001+10:002013-11-26T14:52:37.459+10:00A Fabulous Little Crochet Book & What I Made From It.I love this crochet book, I bought it a couple of months ago ....
500 Crochet Blocks
I have A LOT of crochet block books from over the years, but this one has taken my fancy.
It's very new and modern, with 283 pages Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-77542200211937842932013-10-14T16:31:00.000+10:002013-11-22T12:08:55.501+10:00The Little Zombie
Here is the 2nd little Halloween pattern, The Little Zombie.
As I mentioned in the previous Little Vampire post, I did try to make him look scary, but he still looks quite friendly even with his bloodshot bulging eyes and his bloodthirsty smile :-).
I had a lot of fun making him, hope you do as well .
The Little Zombie
The Little Zombie measures only 11.5cm tall and is knitted in DK/8ply Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com13Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-14727292121178071612013-10-13T23:25:00.000+10:002013-10-22T20:04:34.212+10:00The Little Vampire Just thought I'd pop in and post these two patterns before Halloween. Hope everyone has been well, I haven't been able to visit much of late.
We don't celebrate Halloween to the same extent as other countries, but I made the next two little people a while ago, similar to my Toy Soldier Christmas Decoration. We've always been a ghoulish family, loving our spooky, scary stuff. Not that these two Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com6Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-64013847613760177372013-07-18T13:31:00.000+10:002019-01-22T22:05:55.645+10:00Yella's Skull Crochet PatternI know there are lots of skull patterns around, but this one popped up in my news feed on facebook the other day. It's free!
I tracked it back through Pinterest, then to another facebook site, but I'm so happy I found the original designer this morning. Thank you so much for the pattern Yella. Check out her blog. Here's the link.
http://fearandloathingwithyella.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com2Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4709331 153.02350239999998-27.4992621 152.98299039999998 -27.4426041 153.0640144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-44100377980328326232013-05-21T20:48:00.000+10:002013-10-13T23:05:24.112+10:00Toy Soldier Christmas Ornament - KnittedBefore the pattern, I'd like to send my Family's love and condolences to the Families suffering from the Oklahoma Tornado. We have cried for you here today, seeing such devastation and loss of beautiful lives. Our thoughts are with you all xxoo.
&Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com9Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-2740765872295011412013-04-27T11:22:00.000+10:002019-01-22T22:06:58.116+10:00Teddies in Blankets to munch on.I'm making these today for a bit of fun for my son's gf when they get home tonight, and really just because I want to and I'm sure the other adults will partake as well!
Cute Idea!
peculiarprojects.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com10Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2752747 150.44166189999996 -25.6667467 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-70766818972615557892013-04-14T17:28:00.001+10:002013-04-18T00:09:59.119+10:00Flower Pot Tea CosyHi all,
Mother's Day will soon be here, and I've put up a little Tea Cosy pattern in memory of my Mum, and for all Mums who enjoy a pot of Tea in the mornings.
I started this tradition last year, with my Daylily Tea Cosy
I still make a lot of Daylilies to sell. They were my Mother's favourite flowers and they're quite fun to make, experimenting with an array of different colour Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com26Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.284865200000002 150.43067539999996 -25.6571562 155.61622239999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-88598888206774305982013-03-28T11:15:00.002+10:002014-04-14T12:38:19.411+10:00Tea Cup Christmas Ornament Pattern - Crochet
Tea Cup Christmas Ornament Pattern - Crochet
I made these earlier in the year, for my first Christmas KAL/CAL Ornament with the "Christmas Group" on Ravelry.
Finally I've had a chance between projects, to write out the pattern so here it is...
These are tiny approx. 4cm tall, and made to hang on the
Christmas Tree.
I’ve made them roomy enough to hold a small round
Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com24Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4709331 153.02350239999998-27.4991096 152.98316189999997 -27.4427566 153.0638429tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-55664154626907051912013-01-26T13:11:00.001+10:002013-01-26T13:17:35.087+10:00My Little Tea Cosy Photo - Action On Hearing LossIt's Australia Day today, a proud day for all Aussies, and a long weekend with Monday being the designated public holiday for today.
And it's raining!
Not a little rain but rain causing flooding of roads, and release of water from Brisbane Dams (in cautious response to the disastrous floods in Brisbane 2 years ago).
So with a rainy 3 days ahead there will be much knitting, crafting and Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com12Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2752747 150.44166189999996 -25.6667467 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-30780056665645215642012-11-05T13:01:00.001+10:002021-09-25T11:52:55.757+10:00Cats - The Musical Knitted Christmas OrnamentsAs promised, here's the pattern for the little knitted Kitty Head from the Superstitious post,
The cat head is also the one I used for the Cat Cup Cosies, shown in the post, Reindeer Cup Cosies
Here
Eta (The above link takes you to the Reindeer Cup Cosy pattern. If you want to make the Cat Cup Cosies, just use that pattern, replacing the Reindeer with the Cat Head Pattern below ( I Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com12Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.0234489-28.3726867 151.7600214 -26.569334700000002 154.2868764tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-23862015784426888082012-10-30T21:40:00.000+10:002012-11-06T12:48:44.013+10:00More Reindeer Games
Reindeer Tree Ornaments
These were always destined to become Tree Decorations, so here's a pic of some I've just finished.
Again, using the same pattern as the Reindeer Christmas Cup Cosy but with a little red bow and jingle bell sewn on to the bottom of each head.
Because the Antlers for these have to stand up to the tree branches, I decided to stiffened them thisJustjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com13Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.0234489-28.3726867 151.7600214 -26.569334700000002 154.2868764tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-15498811237028387802012-10-18T13:20:00.001+10:002012-12-14T15:26:20.941+10:00Reindeer Christmas Cup CosyI thought I'd take a bit of a break from what I've been doing and share this little pattern, as Christmas is quickly approaching...
Reindeer Christmas Cup Cosy
You might recognize Rex The Reindeer's head. ItJustjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com25Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.0234489-28.3726867 151.7600214 -26.569334700000002 154.2868764tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-36954170545243831752012-07-19T23:29:00.004+10:002013-04-16T00:52:10.082+10:00Mini Mochi Wrap
At last a sunny day today to take photos of my finished wrap. The light was streaming in through my bedroom window when I took the first photo of it swirled around. The colours are divine aren't they?
This is the second one I've made from the Hitchin' a Ride pattern, the first one is back here.
It's quite large and makes a nice wrap or rolled into an interesting scarf. Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com2Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.284865200000002 150.43067539999996 -25.6571562 155.61622239999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-13300278754322462152012-04-22T11:51:00.011+10:002014-04-29T14:49:39.852+10:00Share Kitty - Knitted Cat PatternI've had a lot of requests for the Share Kitty Pattern, so for anyone who didn't get it last time, I've put it up here again.
SHARE KITTY
http://justjen-knitsandstitches.blogspot.com.au/
Share Kitty is 41cm tall. Legs, body & head are knitted as one piece for the front, one for the back, with his arms, ears & tail attached separately.
I request that items knitted from this Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-13638951063098727122012-04-14T17:34:00.001+10:002021-09-25T12:02:50.928+10:00Daylily Tea Cosy For Mother's Day - CrochetI have two new ripple crochet Tea Cosies for Mother's Day.
Both are to fit small 1-2 cup Teapots. I use a small teapot most mornings, and it does go cold quite quickly so a cosy is essential. The little ones look so darn cute, I'm sure that's the main reason why I make a lot of them. Here's the first one.
Daylilies have always been a favourite in my family, with my Mother loving them.They come Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com46Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.284865200000002 150.43067539999996 -25.6571562 155.61622239999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-84965729086915050542011-12-27T21:43:00.022+10:002013-03-15T20:31:32.607+10:00Rex The ReindeerJust thought I'd sneak in and share this pattern before the end of the year.
Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas /celebration with family or friends.
I'm spending some time now, to make beanies for the K4BN Summer Challenge. The requirement is to make beanies for the children in our outback aboriginal communities. Sizes needed are from toddler to teenagers so it will be nice to make some Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com20Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4709331 153.02350239999998-27.4709331 153.02350239999998 -27.4709331 153.02350239999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-44833574953987567922011-12-19T14:13:00.068+10:002022-07-21T11:47:16.448+10:00Christmas Bear & Cat Baubles.
Christmas Bear & Cat Baubles
An amendment ....4/11/2013
For all the beginner knitters who find knitting charts "vague" or hard to read, I have included at the end of this pattern an explanation that I sent to a lovely knitter a while ago, who emailed me for some help reading charts.
It is not complete written instructions, this is a simple one piece pattern, plus ears, the Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-17449336573968375522011-12-08T22:40:00.003+10:002012-11-28T09:26:29.122+10:00Gift Santas, Santa GarlandsHi all,
Here are the Santa Garlands & Gift Santas, all these stars are so simple to make, great for children to crochet for cheap gifts. I've used the same vintage pattern as before. http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/christmas/santa-claus-star.html
For both I've used 8ply/dk and a 3.50mm crochet hook to make smaller stars & a tighter fabric & I'm using English Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-8084629144752994272011-11-30T22:45:00.007+10:002013-10-15T10:58:07.781+10:00Crochet Santa StarsTomorrow launches the start of the silly season, so thought I'd show you some Santa stars. I made a couple of these last year as gifts.
I've been making fabric Santa Stars for years so I was happy to find this free vintage pattern here freevintagecrochet.com/christmas/santa-claus-star.html at Purple Kitty to make some crochet ones.
The vintage pattern is in Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com3Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.275130700000002 150.44166189999996 -25.6668907 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-19893525806195996362011-11-15T10:56:00.001+10:002020-06-17T22:17:13.655+10:00Rosebuds Tea Cosy
Rosebuds Tea Cosy
To fit a 6 cup Teapot measuring 44cm circ x 18cm high.
Cosy measures 42cm circ x 18cm high (stretches to fit).
I instantly fell in love with the colours & texture of the yarn I used for the body of the cosy & snatched it up one day, while I was shopping for something else. Knitted up on a tighter tension than recommended makes a wonderfully warm &Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com34Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2752747 150.44166189999996 -25.6667467 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-49636846956376445092011-09-27T12:13:00.024+10:002015-02-20T17:58:18.198+10:00Justjen's Fester The Whole Goat
Justjen's Fester – The Whole Goat.
Fester is the goat attached to the tea cosy way back in my 2nd post. It was and will forever be attached to a thread started by "Possum" on Ravelry. I always intended to give him a body so he could climb out of the well, & seeing as the thread's 1year old in December, here's the pattern.
Fester is a tiny goat about 12.5cm tall not Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com44Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2752747 150.44166189999996 -25.6667467 155.60523589999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-15789134723009341662011-04-25T19:56:00.020+10:002019-01-22T22:13:24.879+10:00Flower Garden Tea CosyMy last blog post for Easter. Here is the pattern for my Flower Garden Tea Cosy. This is the cosy in the background of my blog title.
It's another tiny cosy fitting a 1 cup teapot, but at the end I've included the instructions to make a larger cosy. It's so easy, & the crochet flowers are a breeze as well.
Here it is, again if there are any mistakes please let me know,Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899843524229909133.post-82284127166396971762011-04-04T22:37:00.009+10:002019-01-22T22:14:10.829+10:00Little Mouse Tea Cosy
Hi all,
I've given this pattern out a fair bit since I designed it last year.Someone asked me about it on Rav, so I thought it was only fair to put it up here, as quite a few people have copies of it already.
He is a tiny tea cosy, only 1 cup big. As far as I'm concerned little teapots & cosies are my favourite, probably because I'm the only tea drinker in the house. So when Justjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07016275891724235315noreply@blogger.com22Brisbane QLD, Australia-27.4710107 153.02344889999995-29.2752747 150.44166189999996 -25.6667467 155.60523589999994