Thank you to everyone who attended Art Carnage 316. The event was a great success for Ika Ink! The most wonderful part was meeting our customers and hearing what YOU had to say about the products... and you were all so kind!
We hope to see you again very soon, but in the meantime, you can check this blog for our work and purchase already made items on etsy & atomiccate.com. And, as always, feel free to contact us with custom requests!
November 29, 2010
November 23, 2010
Another Phyllis Wrap
The latest (and probably last, for a while) Phyllis wrap in black. The Phyllis wrap is hand-knit lace in a mohair blend with a lovely halo. This wrap is versatile; you can wear it as a scarf, a cowl, or a wrap in several styles depending how you fasten the buttons.
I choose the buttons individually for each wrap, based on the color and the recipient... unfortunately this wrap is pretty labor-intensive, so I don't take many orders!
November 22, 2010
New Classes are Posted!
As I announced earlier, I’m pleased to again offer Knitting for Beginners at First Class!
This is a class geared toward absolute beginners; those who have never touched a needle are encouraged to sign up. It’s also a great refresher course if you started learning a while ago but need help remembering how.
I’m also very pleased to offer Basic Crochet! Crochet is a fabulously versatile craft and it’s very simple to learn the basics. This class is also geared for those who have never touched a hook, but a great refresher for those who once knew how, long ago…
Knitting for Beginners is Saturday, February 19, 1–3pm. Basic Crochet is Saturday, March 5, 1–3pm.
See you there!
This is a class geared toward absolute beginners; those who have never touched a needle are encouraged to sign up. It’s also a great refresher course if you started learning a while ago but need help remembering how.
I’m also very pleased to offer Basic Crochet! Crochet is a fabulously versatile craft and it’s very simple to learn the basics. This class is also geared for those who have never touched a hook, but a great refresher for those who once knew how, long ago…
Knitting for Beginners is Saturday, February 19, 1–3pm. Basic Crochet is Saturday, March 5, 1–3pm.
See you there!
November 19, 2010
Our First Show!
I am pleased to announce that Atomic Cate + Art Kunk (together as Ika Ink) will be at Art Carnage 316!
Art Carnage is a mostly monthly art market with a carnival theme. There are live performers of all types — music, dance, and visual artists — and a ton of fantastic vendors to choose from. Forget the same-old mall crap — this is a great opportunity to get your holiday shopping done in a fun environment!
Art Carnage 316 is Saturday, Nov. 27, from 8pm to 12pm. See you there!
Art Carnage is a mostly monthly art market with a carnival theme. There are live performers of all types — music, dance, and visual artists — and a ton of fantastic vendors to choose from. Forget the same-old mall crap — this is a great opportunity to get your holiday shopping done in a fun environment!
Art Carnage 316 is Saturday, Nov. 27, from 8pm to 12pm. See you there!
November 15, 2010
Time for the Holidays! (already!)
Alas, Thanksgiving isn’t even upon us yet here in the U.S., but if you’re like me you have to start early with the holiday cards and gift planning to get it all done in time!
Besides crafting gifts for friends and family, I also like to send out holiday cards that aren’t the typical cliché. So I’m pleased to bring you these two fantastic designs:
Merry Squidmas (featuring the art of Dana Kunkel)
and Winter Titmouse
Merry Squidmas is light-hearted and quirky, perfect for anyone on your list whose taste is a little… different — or for anyone who likes the underwater world!
Winter Titmouse is a bit more traditional, but stays away from the usual bird (the cardinal) to feature a more demure little fellow. And because it’s secular, it’s perfect for those on your list whose religion you may not know, or for business purposes.
Besides crafting gifts for friends and family, I also like to send out holiday cards that aren’t the typical cliché. So I’m pleased to bring you these two fantastic designs:
Merry Squidmas (featuring the art of Dana Kunkel)
and Winter Titmouse
Merry Squidmas is light-hearted and quirky, perfect for anyone on your list whose taste is a little… different — or for anyone who likes the underwater world!
Winter Titmouse is a bit more traditional, but stays away from the usual bird (the cardinal) to feature a more demure little fellow. And because it’s secular, it’s perfect for those on your list whose religion you may not know, or for business purposes.
November 7, 2010
More Crochet Coffee Cozies
These coffee sleeves (shown on standard medium & large disposable cups) are simple and as soft as suede. And thanks to the fact that they're actually acrylic, they're totally durable and washable!
November 3, 2010
The Adjustable Coffee Sleeve Pattern!
My first public, free pattern!
Yarn: I used Lily Sugar’n Cream 100% cotton. Cheap, washable, and perfect for this project. Of course, feel free to use anything that gives you a similar gauge.
Hook: US 8/H, 5.00 mm
Gauge: Approximately 14 sc & 16 rows = 4". Gauge does NOT need to be exact. It’s a coffee cozy, not a tailored sweater!
This pattern has no right/wrong side.
1. CH 33
2. Turn, sc across (32 st)
3. BUTTONHOLE ROW: ch1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch2, sc in 3rd sc, repeat from * 2 more times; sc across (32 st)
4. ch1, turn, sc across (32 st)
5. INCREASE ROW: ch1, turn, 5sc, 2sc in next sc, *6sc, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 5 sc (36 st)
6-7. ch1, turn, sc across (36 st)
8. INCREASE ROW: ch1, turn, 3sc, 2sc in next sc, *9sc, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 2sc (40 st)
9-13. ch1, turn, sc across (40 st)
14. BUTTONHOLE ROW: ch1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch2, sc in 3rd sc, repeat from * 2 more times; sc across (40 st)
15. ch1, turn, sc across (40 st)
Fasten off!
You can sew on some regular buttons, or you can crochet up a couple. That’s what I did, and here’s how:
Buttons - Make 2
- ch2, leaving a nice tail at the start of your work (for sewing and stuffing into the button to make it more firm)
- sc6 in second ch from hook
- work 6sc around
- *sc2tog, repeat 3 times
- leaving a nice tail for sewing, fasten off
- sew buttons on to cozy about one or two stitches from the edge.
And that’s it! Easy as pie… which would go excellently with that cup of coffee.
Yarn: I used Lily Sugar’n Cream 100% cotton. Cheap, washable, and perfect for this project. Of course, feel free to use anything that gives you a similar gauge.
Hook: US 8/H, 5.00 mm
Gauge: Approximately 14 sc & 16 rows = 4". Gauge does NOT need to be exact. It’s a coffee cozy, not a tailored sweater!
This pattern has no right/wrong side.
1. CH 33
2. Turn, sc across (32 st)
3. BUTTONHOLE ROW: ch1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch2, sc in 3rd sc, repeat from * 2 more times; sc across (32 st)
4. ch1, turn, sc across (32 st)
5. INCREASE ROW: ch1, turn, 5sc, 2sc in next sc, *6sc, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 5 sc (36 st)
6-7. ch1, turn, sc across (36 st)
8. INCREASE ROW: ch1, turn, 3sc, 2sc in next sc, *9sc, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 2sc (40 st)
9-13. ch1, turn, sc across (40 st)
14. BUTTONHOLE ROW: ch1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch2, sc in 3rd sc, repeat from * 2 more times; sc across (40 st)
15. ch1, turn, sc across (40 st)
Fasten off!
You can sew on some regular buttons, or you can crochet up a couple. That’s what I did, and here’s how:
Buttons - Make 2
- ch2, leaving a nice tail at the start of your work (for sewing and stuffing into the button to make it more firm)
- sc6 in second ch from hook
- work 6sc around
- *sc2tog, repeat 3 times
- leaving a nice tail for sewing, fasten off
- sew buttons on to cozy about one or two stitches from the edge.
And that’s it! Easy as pie… which would go excellently with that cup of coffee.
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