Instructions
CO 58 sts in worsted weight on size 5 needles.Working back and forth in rows, work 8 rows seed stitch.
Work 48 rows of stockinette stitch.
Work another 8 rows in seed stitch.
BO all sts.
Fold in half from BO edge to CO edge and seam edges together using mattress stitch.
Using the lazy daisy embroidery technique (how-to's can be found online), embroider flowers ...
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Category: Knitting
Type of item: Functional
For: Children
Style: Eco-Friendly, Cute, Retro / Vintage, Mod, Whimsical
Materials
Some unknown green worsted weight yarn, size 5 straight needles, scraps of yarn in various colors for the flowers, 6 buttons, thread in varying colors, a red zipper, reused yarn from the lining of a jacket
What was your inspiration?
I couldn't find any pencil cases that I liked in the store, so I made one myself! :)
You can see my Ravelry project page for it here:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/doodlenoodle/school-stuff
What are you most proud of?
Although my sewing skills are sub-par, I am proud of how I lined it and added a zipper! :) I also like my embroidery job!
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
This is so easy.
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