The Naked Truth

My First Pair of Socks

Art Teachers & Drawing Classes

Ceramics

First Purse

I started working on this purse back in October. I'm keeping this one for myself, but I hope to have several more like it for sale in my Etsy shop after the new year.

Knitted Leaves Loincloth FREE PATTERN

I made this loincloth as a birthday present back in August 2013. Unfortunately, the recipient didn't find my gift as hilarious as I did. I still love it. 

Wondering what to get your lover for Valentine's Day? Searching for the perfect gift for your nudist friend? If you've been fretting over finding the perfect loincloth pattern, search no longer. I'm offering this pattern for free! Yes, you heard me!  Free! 

Skill Level: easy

SSK: slip 2 stitches to right needle as if to knit, slip left needle through front of stitches and knit 2 together through the back loop. 

M1 (make one): knit one stitch in the thread between the stitch just worked and the next stitch. 

Cast on 7 stitches. 

Row 1 (RS): Knit

Row 2 and all even rows through Row 26: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2

Row 3: k3, m1, k1, m1, k3 (9 sts) 

Row 5: k4, m1, k1, m1, k4 (11 sts)

Row 7: k5, m1, k1, m1, k5 (13 sts)

Row 9: k6, m1, k1, m1, k6 (15 sts)

Row 11: k7, m1, k1, m1, k7 (17 sts)

Row 13: k8, m1, k1, m1, k8 (19 sts)

Row 15: k9, m1, k1, m1, k9 (21 sts)

Row 17: k10, m1, k1, m1, k10 (23 sts)

Row 19: k11, m1, k1, m1, k11 (25 sts)

Row 21: k2, ssk, k17, k2tog, k2 (23 sts)

Row 23: k2, ssk, k15, k2tog, k2 (21 sts)

Row 25: k2, ssk, k13, k2tog, k2 (19 sts)

Row 27: k2, ssk, k11, k2tog, k2 (17 sts)

Row 28: k2, p2tog, p9, p2tog, k2 (15 sts)

Row 29: k2, ssk, k7, k2tog, k2 (13 sts)

Row 30: k2, p2tog, p5, p2tog, k2 (11 sts)

Row 31: k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2 (9 sts)

Row 32: k2, p2tog, p1, p2tog, k2 (7 sts)

Row 33: k2, k3tog, k2 (5 sts)

Row 34: Knit

Row 35: k1, k3tog, k1 (3 sts)

Row 36: k3tog, weave in ends.

Instructions:

Knit two leaves. 

With your wire cutters or scissors, snip off about 2 feet of wire. The edges of your leaves will curl under in the back. This is where you will weave in your wire. 

Weave the wire all the way around the leaf. At the base of the leaf, twist the wires together to close. 

Next, measure around your hips. Cut enough suede cord to fit snugly around your hips, but make sure to leave a few inches for knotting. Braid the suede cords and tie a knot on each end. Cut a small piece of elastic. With your needle and thread, sew the elastic to each end of the suede cord. This will keep your loin cloth from slipping off. Your suede cord should now form a hoop. 

To finish, sew one leaf to the front and one leaf to the back of your cord.  For an extra spring in your step, try knitting your leaves with wool yarn. 

Day Three: Draw your favorite food

Day One: Draw Yourself

Bigger the Hat, Better the Politician

The biggest hat I've ever seen walked into the restaurant today. Underneath it was a politician.

Collard Green & Beef Egg Rolls

I came up with a pretty easy recipe for egg rolls stuffed with collard greens, carrots, zucchini, and lean beef. Aside from the quick dip in oil at the end, these are quite healthy and delicious. 

Start by cutting all of the vegetables and the beef into thin strips. Then toss everything into a frying pan and cook it in water until the veggies are al dente. 

Brush the corner of the wraps with egg. Fold the veggies and beef into the wrap. 

In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 4 teaspoons of water. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil, then add the cornstarch mixture to thicken. Add 1/8 teaspoon of sugar. It's ready for dipping! 

Now heat your oil in a pan and fry away!