Knitta on Montague Street

With the simple pattern in hand - and some HUGE size 19 knitting needles, I met KnitKnit and Red Bridge Studio at the Etsy labs to make sure i was doing this right! I balled up the yarn, so I could cast on with three strands at a time, to make the cozy nice and thick! And off I went! KnitKnit even showed me how to do the purl stitch (which is just like the knit stitch, but in reverse!).

Once I was somewhat certain I could take on this project, I signed up to participate with Knitta Please and the Montague Street BID (Business Improvement District) who have developed - 69 Meters, a public-art project to cover the 69 parking meters down Montague Street in Brooklyn, NY with knitted cozies in blues, pinks and greens. With the installation on the evening of May 13th, and the final pieces due by May 5th, that doesnt leave me much time to get my cozy on!

Wow, my piece is really coming out well! At least to me for my first knitting project. Okay, I have some dropped stitches, and no idea how I'm gonna bind off here! But I'll solve that problem when I come to it!

-Kimm
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I Learned to knit For Knitta!

A bad crocheter at best, I have always wanted too try my hand at knitting. The knots just look more elegant and wearable to me. Though the desire has been there for quite some time, the actual motivation has not, so a pair of borrowed needles have sat idle for a while.

Then, several weeks ago, an email came through to my inbox about The {NewNew} partnering on a public arts project with Knitta Please! A knitting group that takes knitting to the streets and tags up the local environment with knitted sleeves on sign posts and parking meters.... you can even spot their handy work on the Welcome to Brooklyn sign when you turn off the Williamsburg Bridge. And they were looking for more knitters to help with a project right here in Brooklyn.

Well, never one to back down from a public art project and the challenge of learning how to knit, I decided that THIS was the motivation I have been looking for! My first step was to take out those dusty needles and some yarn and scouring the internet (mainly YouTube) for some knitting tutorials. The one I felt was most helpful to me was Threadbanger's. the language is simple, and I replayed it over and over again until I cast on and did a few stitches. Even that made me giddy with pride. I practiced with some enormous size 19 needles (which I wouldn't recommend), but it did help me see what i was doing clear as day.

But something didn't seem right, maybe the needles were too big, but this thing couldn't be a stitch! I needed help. Stay tuned for the next installment - KnitKnit and Red Bridge Studio at the Etsy Labs try to help me!

And photos to come!

KimmChi At Moxie in Portland!

That's right you Portland People! KimmChi is coming to your town. Just sent off some shirts to Moxie at 2400 E Burnside [MAP] - drop by if you are in the area...

So far, this is the farthest KimmChi shirts have travelled for a store...

New in The Shop

Now that the weather has gotten nice again in NYC - I can go outside to take some photos of new product! New Deco Montage design up in the shop.

Handmade Cavalcade Video 2

Think I might have forgotten to post this!
Put the sound up!! I love the music!

It's right around the corner

Embellished tote bag - PRIZE

Spring Handmade Cavalcade
Originally uploaded by kimmchi_kimm

This is my hand embellished raffle prize tote bag for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade. It's silkscreend with water based inks in yellow, green and black.

And ten different artists have embellished other limited edition totes that will be filled with goodies to be given to our raffle winners after the Spring Handmade Cavalcade. (Each purchase the day of the event enters you to win!)


-Kimm
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How-To Buttercup bag

I found this great free Tutorial to make a simple gathered 'hobo' style bag. Download here. It's a free pattern from Made by Rae. And it took me under 2 hours.... a wrap up in photos.
-Kimm
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New summer display

Here's a quick snapshot of a little tee shirt pennant banner I am making - inspired by Astulabee's mini banner tutorial at the Etsy labs. All the tees are cut out, and then i will sew them all together with a ribbon. The whole banner will decorate my tent all summer long at the Park Slope 5th Avenue Fair [MAY 17], Art Star in Philly [MAY 30+31], the Brooklyn Renegade Craft Fair [i'll be there JUNE 6], and Seventh Heaven [JUNE 21st] - it's gonna be a full summer!

-Kimm
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Spring Handmade Cavalcade

The Spring Handmade Cavalcade is right around the corner - May 9 + 10th. The limited edition totes have been screen printed [register to get your's here] The raffle prizes have been gathered and tallied. 30 New York based artists are happily working away on their handmade items and making some special ones to be sold to benefit St Johns' Bread and Life.

May 9 and 10th - 10am to 4pm both days
At the Bell House in Park Slope [ F, G or R trains to 9th Street & 4th Avenue]

Free Sewing Patterns

As I often do - been scouring Craftzine for free sewing projects, and cam across some really great ones this morning The Purl Bee has this truly fantastic handsewn Doll free pattern download.


Also there was this great dress pattern from Heather Ross for free download the pattern instructions and the pattern sheet.

I love new projects!

More just in at Art Star

My split with the talented Fubabee was approved by the Art Star ladies - thank you oh Art StarLadies! Chosen because our compatible emphasis on clean lines and decorative elements think it'll be a good fun tent May 30 and 31st!
Also found out we'll be joined by the talented Better Than Jam and Knit Knit on our crazy craft fair road trip! I can't wait!

KimmChi at Art Star in Philly!

well I really wasn't expecting this, but I got into Art Star! Woot!
This two day craft fair takes place in Philly May 30 and 31Penn's Landing at Great Plaza - on Columbus Boulevard between Walnut Street and Market Street

With live music all day and some of my favorite folks including cakehouse, TheHandofFatima and MayLuk.

Serimony in Cobble Hill

KimmChi apparel now at Serimony in Cobble Hill.
421 court street | brooklyn, new york
[Map]


-Kimm
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KimmChi at Renegade!

Just found out, i'll be at this year's Brooklyn Renegade Craft Fair at the McCarren park track on June 6 + 7th - 11am to 6pm both days sharing a table with The {NewNew} . We are still working out plans, but it looks like I will be there on Saturday. Once I know more, i'll post a map to where ill be!

on Saturday I'll be splitting with fellow {NewNew}ers Beadscarf and BlueStitchbooks!

-Kimm
KimmChi.etsy.com

New in the shop!

Finally got around to getting some new screens, and taking some photos of one of the new designs. Hopefully if the weather improves more new photos to come.
This shirt was also chosen for a {NewNew} treasury it's first day out!

New Indie Purchase - May Luk Ceramics

This past weekend i vended at the Brooklyn Indie Market's opening weekend - and great fun was had by all. Always nice to start the season with friend's in your local community.

Well, needless to say, I couldn't leave without something, and this is my new treasure.

Handcrafted and kiln fired by MayLuk in her Brooklyn studio with a great dynamic montage of images - fighter plains from different angles and typography all embossed into the clay before firing. I had bought a great brooklyn platter from her for some friends for Christmas, though I secretly wanted to keep it, and couldn't resist taking this one home.

-Kimm
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Cavalcade

A great little teaser of what to expect at the Spring Handmade Cavalcade...

This weekend at Brooklyn Indie Market

This weekend I will be at Brooklyn Indie Market with friends MayLuk's ceramics and WabisabiBrooklyn's decoupage jewelry - from - 11 am to 7pm at the corner of Union and Smith streets in Carrol Gardens. [MAP] G or F trains to Carroll Street. All KimmChi DRESSES will be 10% off.

-Kimm
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