I'm easing back into non-olive knitting with something tiny: this goldfish cracker pattern from Kimberly Chapman.
Small as it is, this was actually a challenging thing to knit. I used my US sz 2 dpns for the first time (well, to actually knit something and not to just pick at eyelash yarn from between stitches). I could feel those things flexing as I struggled to knit the tiny stitches. I did use a worsted weight yarn, so that kept the stitches super tight too. The fish measure 1.25 inches from nose to tail, and .75 inches wide at its tail.
I didn't stuff the fish as recommended and left off the smile and eye. In reality I just couldn't get them to look right, but I'll just tell everyone that goldfish crackers didn't have those fancy facial features when I was a kid.
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I love the goldfish, but I am sure I would be so frustrated trying to knit that, I haven't even dared try the olives yet, lol.
Thanks Kathy!
I think you should give it a try. Think of it this way, it's so tiny that you would hardly be wasting any yarn if you decided to frog. ;)
This great! :)
If I made any of these, my kids would try to eat them. Will have to wait a couple years, or find some time to knit in secret, then mail them to friends before kidlets find them...
Hi superherokaren!
Oh yes, these aren't really child-safe, too tiny. Secret, late night knitting of goldfish? It makes it sound almost naughty!
Simply adorable and finally a goldfish I could love. I am continually maligning the edible variety as an unhealthy snack.
Definitely healthier izzy's mama.
I hear you on the edible ones. Give me a package and I can't seem to stop eating them.
this is absolutely adorable. i should be knitting this instead of an entire skirt on size 5 needles. what was i thinking?
Hi Ana,
*I'm* impressed with your knitting a skirt on sz 5s! I don't think I'd have the patience.
The fishy is a good, instant-gratification kind of project when you need a break from that skirt. ;)
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