Ticking Away - Knit a Clock!
It has been a while since the last update - spring break from school meant good times lying poolside and way too much shopping, and a sore wrist from all the knit and crochet that ensued. The flip side, is the house didn’t have internet. But I’m back! And this is my absolute favorite - a knit clock!!! I used Sugar n Cream yarn (took less than a ball), a cheap wooden picture frame, clock parts from a craft store, and beer bottle caps! And I’m so proud. (=
Very simple - seed stitch the sides, and stockinette stitch the center to make a square. Then I used a staple gun to attach it to the frame and hot glued the bottle caps. All it took was assembling the clock face and voila! A knit clock for my wall.
Idea modified from: Book knit.101 (but mine is much cuter!!!)
Currently working on a crochet version. My apartment will be covered in clocks! If you are interested in one, I will be selling them for $20 plus shipping. I can take custom color and number design (bottle caps, buttons, numbers, etc) orders. Email me with the “Email Me” link above, or leave a comment. Thanks!
2 Comments
- Summersgirl replied:
What a great idea. Have you thought of using the inexpensive clocks sold at Ikea? They are round and you could put in a small crocheted doily. I am going to try it. I have put in photos into those clocks with great results. The clocks come apart very easily.
May 6th, 2007 at 12:07 pm. Permalink.
- » A New Clock - The Crochet Version Knit or Go Home replied:
[...] seen. It is just so quirky, and I’ve taken the idea and run with it. I already did a knit version and love that one, but I needed a crochet one too of course. Now it adorns my new apartment’s [...]
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:31 pm. Permalink.