It’s well-known that I’m a fan of zany and off the wall knitting tasks, however when they could be a little bizarre and likewise helpful on the identical time? Signal me up.
That’s the bottom we’re overlaying in the present day with the Quill Feather design from Jessica Goddard. This sample for a knit feather quill is designed to have a hole for a pen or pencil, so you possibly can write fancy with out having to reap a feather of your personal and switch it right into a pen.
The sample has two variations: one is a tail feather, which is symmetrical, and a wing feather, which isn’t. Both method, the sample requires DK weight yarn, and it’s labored in a single piece on double pointed knitting needles, although there’s solely a little bit bit that’s truly labored within the spherical.
The designer says your yarn ought to match the pen or pencil that you just’re planning to cowl, but it surely may additionally be enjoyable to make them extra correct to chicken colours. Or simply make a fuchsia one, only for enjoyable. No judgement right here.
No matter you select, the sample is fairly fast and straightforward when you get the dangle of the rise that’s getting used.
Some issues about this sample than may be interesting to you: it solely has two ends to weave in and also you don’t have to dam it except you wish to. The ribbing stitches will stand out a bit extra if you happen to do, but it surely’s actually wonderful both method. There’s a little grafting concerned, however that’s the toughest factor you’re doing right here.
That is such a enjoyable little undertaking and a good way to make use of up little bits of yarn left from different tasks.
If there’s a little bit child in your life, they’re certain to like having a “feather pen” to put in writing with. Heck, many adults in you life would even be fairly thrilled by it.
You possibly can seize the free sample from ODDknit.
[Photo: Jessica Goddard]
