Stitch ‘n Bitch Contest Finalists
Posted on March 2, 2011 by
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We received lots of awesome entries for the Stitch ‘n Bitch contest—thanks a bunch to everyone who entered! It was wonderful to see so much creativity and read the touching and funny stories that went behind making these knit and crocheted items. With so many great entries it’s hard to pick three winners, so we want your help to pick the best three. Take a look at the entries below, leave a comment, and let us know which one you liked the best.
As a bonus, we will randomly pick one commenter and send them a free copy of Stitch ‘n Bitch: Superstar Knitting. If we get over 250 comments, we’ll pick two or more random commenters to send free copies to, so keep those comments coming!
So, with no further ado (and in no particular order) behold the entries:
AshleyPoster Boy
First of all, I love Sn’B books, it’s how I learned to knit. I’ve done a few simple projects from Debbie’s books but the one I’m gonna share is modified from ”Poster Boy”. I worked it flat instead of in the round and I used a picture I modified myself from one of my fave movies, Boondock Saints. Eventually I will make a bag, but I still plan to knit another image.
SabrinaTwo scarves and a hat
I couldn’t convince my husband to wear a scarf until I crocheted this one, and I used the flame chart from the Flame sweater in Stitch & Bitch Nation, which he loves.
The alien illusion scarf from Stitch & Bitch introduced me to illusion knitting, and I knit this scarf back in 2006. I wear it every winter, and I adore it. Everyone loves the idea of illusion knitting and love this scarf. It’s absolutely my most favourite garment!
I love making the Basic Cable Hat from Stitch & Bitch Nation, but what I did with this project was mashed this pattern along with the Half Pipe Hat from Son of Stitch & Bitch, which is the picture I’m submitting. The link to my finished item on ravelry is here.
DeborahLucha Libre mask
I slavishly followed the written instructions for this Luche Libre mask for my son. Good thing, too: this is my first attempt at colour work and I needed all the help I could get. When Sam modelled it for his teenage friends, one of them cooly stated, ”Sick.” Then the three of them, in their best Jack Black voices yelled, ” Naaacchhoooooooo.” I think that’s a compliment.
HaleyAnarchy Irony Hat
I made this hat as a holiday gift for my teenage cousin. Because it’s been more than a decade since I last sported the big scrawled ”A” in public, I wasn’t sure if it was still, you know, cool. But, as it turns out, anarchy is still hip with the kids, and I’m not as old as I thought I might be. For the record, I’m wearing the hat in the photo. Teenage boys don’t stand still long enough for project photos! More photos/info can be found on my blog.
MarieKittyville Hat
This was the first item of clothing I ever made for myself! The ears are slightly wonky but I think that adds to the charm. I love this hat – people always comment on it, and it’s very warm and comfy. Alas, I’ve worn it so much that one of the pompoms has fallen off, and I don’t have any spare yarn to make another one!
Fran2-Needle Fishnet Stockings
No, I did not make these stockings to wear to church on Sunday. Did a skit with some spinners — the theme was ”Sock it To Me”, the challenge — had to use our own handspun yarn. Being a ”Senior Citizen”, I like being noticed now and usually embellish all my handknits with flowers. A little song and dance went along with this. Not too bad for an old broad! By the way, my husband took this picture and he’s still trying to get up off the floor!
KellyCabled Newsboy Cap
My dad was visiting me from Florida during the winter and his health was very poor at the time so I decided to go all out and knit as many warm items as I could. I’d only recently learned to follow patterns and had pretty much only made socks so I was majorly stepping out of my comfort zone. Out of all the things I made him, he liked this the best. He still wears it in the Florida heat and he says that people ask him about it all the time.
KatelynKittyville Hat
I thought this pattern would be great for a first hat but I didn’t really want to make a Kitty hat, and I didn’t want a Pom-Pom on the top either, so one day I saw on one of my little brother’s video games a character with a Froggy Hat and I just knew I had to make that! And since it was a frog I had to make Fly Pom-poms for the ends. The flys are a PunkBunny Original! (That’s my nickname, PunkBunny)
MimiLater Gator Mitts
This was my first real knitting project. I have no idea why I jumped straight in with a pair of mittens after having cast on a few stitches and tried a few knit stitches, then a few purls, but I suppose I was being ambitious. I changed the teeth slightly and decided that I fancied a pair of humorous snake mittens, only slightly diverting from the crocodile/alligators. I enjoyed knitting them so much that my second ever knitting project was another pair, knit smaller for my toddler nephew. I adapted the pattern completely for his tiny hands. An ambitious move again, now I think of it!
AmyFit to be Tied
I made this a few days after my first of the two crochet lessons I took in order to learn to crochet. I used some yarn a swapper hand dyed me. I was holding it for a special project. I was so thrilled I was actually able to crochet, having learned as a teen and not used it for 30 year. I especially loved learning to crochet the eyelets and threading the ribbon.
MelissaBig Bad Baby Blanket
This was one of my first knitting projects and my first time working with circular needles. It took me a while to get the hang of it. I also had to focus on binding off because it was the first time I had to do so while maintaining a pattern. My Big Bad Baby Blanket ended up being a gift for my cousin Amy’s first son, Frankie. I told my cousin Amy that this blanket is meant to be loved. It’s meant to be spit up on, dragged on the floor, and shoved in dipper bags. Three months, 8 skeins of yarn, and over 500 frogged stitches later, I had one happy Amy and a cozy warm baby cousin.
EmilyMeema’s Felted Marsupial Tote
This was my first ever felting project, and it was so much fun! Mods: made the handles a little longer and just had to add a flower!
BarbaraGo-Go Garter Stitch Scarf
I have just started to learn to knit from the Stitch N Bitch knitters handbook. This is my first project. As you can see it is not done yet. i just started reading the book on Sunday and starting knitting this on Monday. I would love to have another book to help me learn.
Mary on March 3rd, 2011
Fishnets and Flowers?! Hahaa love it!
lisa on March 3rd, 2011
very UNIQUE…. love the flowers
CelticRose on March 3rd, 2011
Love the froggy hat by Katelyn (PunkBunny)!
Carolyn on March 3rd, 2011
Nice legs!!
lesley on March 4th, 2011
2 Scarves and a Hat!! They are awesome!
Diane Wonderly on March 4th, 2011
I didn’t know you had legs! Great job. Very clever and I vote for you.
Dorothy Boroden on March 4th, 2011
I vote for you too! You said your husband couldn’t get up off the floor…was he laughing or crying? (S)
I like the colored flowers!
Teresa on March 4th, 2011
Very creative! Love the stockings.
Eleanor on March 5th, 2011
I love this tote. I’ve been tempted to felt something for a long time, but somehow can’t get up my nerve. I’m inspired to try it now.
Eileen Dedcovich on March 5th, 2011
Love the flowery fishnets. They would look great with the rest of my fishing outfit!
L. Gindl on March 5th, 2011
Clever, creative new fashion statement with blooming stockings for the Spring!
Allen Parker on March 8th, 2011
The Boondock Saints Poster Boy by Ashley is pretty sweet. I’m jealous, but you still get my vote.
ashpags on March 10th, 2011
I vote for the Froggy version of the Kittyville hat. Cute!
Danielle on March 18th, 2011
Oh please, please….can someone help me with the pattern of the Marsupial Tote…I started knitting about 2 months ago and I do not understand where to start with this….PLEASE HELP, I have been googling and trying to get help with this….All of the projects are wonderful, goodluck!!!
Kayla on March 22nd, 2011
I like the fishnets, it’s hard to think a sock off two needles is going to work, they look great! makes me want to attempt these
Cat on March 25th, 2011
2 scarves and a hat! the scarves are so so, but that hat is lovely!
Sherri Hinkle on March 28th, 2011
Love these stockings. What spirit and heart they show. Inspires me to be more adventurous! Keep up the great work!
Beth on March 29th, 2011
The felted tote! It looks great! I’ve been looking at that pattern for a couple of years now, wanting to try it but not brave enough…it’s nice to see it turns out.
I also really like the cabled hat in 2 scarves and a hat. It’s tough to pick just one to vote for.
Susan on June 22nd, 2011
I set this as my background pic….
hahaha!
I am not sure why….
but i feel a need to knit this.
Brooke on August 9th, 2011
I am voting for the Boondock Saints poster boy All the way! I have to know how you did it! Keep creating!