Day 02. Knitted Postcard
I’ve had this idea in my book of ideas for a while now, and finally made it - a knitted postcard.
I had a teacher in high school who thought it was so great that our postal service will send anything that you slap postage on. He sent a banana in a clear plastic bag to his brother. It wasn’t fresh, but it got there.
I like the idea of sending something unusual through the mail -in this case, something soft that would pass through the hands of people who are not used to touching soft mail. Also, I like the idea of sending knitted love, because anyone who has received a knitted gift knows that it is a labor of love.
Though it’s knitting, I did try something new with this piece. I made the cables without using a cable needle - just dropped 3 stitches off the left needle, knitted 3 sts, and picked up the dropped stitches. It’s not as bad as it sounds. There’s less juggling around without the cable needle.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted on the front, and after charting different images, I decided to go with a couple of classic cables. It’s also a good way to use up knitted swatches. I used a piece of matboard that was laying around, and used a hole punch to make the holes. This is one of those times when a pair of man hands would be handy, but a determined crafter will do just fine. Now all I have to do is decide who I will send this to. blog
Last 5 posts by Nguyen Le
- 16 & 17. Cup Cozie - February 17th, 2008
- 15. Truffles - February 15th, 2008
- 14. More scarf knitting - February 14th, 2008
- 13. Care package - February 13th, 2008
- 12. Scarf for Shibori Felting - February 12th, 2008
I can’t believe your teacher sent a banana in the mail like that!
this postcard is wonderful, and I’m sure whoever gets it will love it
I LOVE this idea. I too am fascinated by the postal service’s promise to deliver anything and everything. I have heard of someone sending a table lamp base. But a knitted postcard is such a sweet and nice idea. I really dig the back too.
you have just inspired me!!!! i am in the process of making a postcard series to represent how tangible homemade things are labors of love that connect us to one another better than any email ever could. thank you!!!
That’s absolutely inspired and amazing! And beautiful in every detail. I adore the blue lacing.
That’s wonderful. I know I would love to receive something in the mail like that.
absolutely beautiful
brava!!
I love it! I can imagine a whole series - keep going.
We quilters make postcards and there are even a number of books written about them. So this is novel and cool!
This is great. You could start a Postcard Swatch Swap!
Fab idea! Hmmmm…my creative juices are flowing. Thanks for the inspiration.
Neat!
I had no idea that the Post Office will deliver anything with the postage on it. This would be such a nice and comforting thing to receive. And it’s pretty.
I didn’t think I would get such responses to this piece! I’ve never heard of quilted postcards, but I like the idea. A postcard swatch swap sounds fun. I’m sure there are plenty of swatches laying around. I’m so glad to be inspiring. I really love this “thing-a-day” - everyone is amazing, and the cycle of inspiration never ends!