Leanne Mittens for ME!

My sweet, India, knit me some mittens :) In one of my favorite colors; purple!  It is the "Leanne Mittens" By Trisha Paetsch (I hoped I spelled that right!).  They are a free pattern that comes with her e-book; "Grand Prairie Hats"

India used Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool Chunky in Grape heather and Noro Silk Garden Chunky.  Very comfy mitts! I love them :)

For my sweet girl, who is always knitting something for someone, I knit her a Mister or Missus Toque in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed, colour "Dill Heather". 

Of course, I will knit matching mitts for her :) We just knit back and forth for each other :D

I am working on a Tree Fort Jacket right now for a sweet friends and can't wait to share those photos!

Happy Knitting!

Pattern Release: Mister or Missus Toque

Looking for an adventure? Tired of knitting the same old top down toque?  If you are looking for some new techniques, stitches that POP! and something addictive, then this is the hat for you! (Seriously, I have knit 6 and am not bored yet!)

It looks good on a man :)

It looks good on a toddler!

Comes in 6 sizes: baby[toddler, child, teen, women's, men's]

I bet you are wondering how those cables wrap over the top, right?

Baby size for a dear friends new grandson with Inspired Bootees :)

I present thee with the Mister or Missus Toque!

 (matching mittens are coming soon!)

$2.99

Remember this cute little Twiga?

I have had this pattern back for a while, but haven't had time to re-release it.

This jacket is knit with South West Trading Company's "Saphira"; a supersoft superwash 100% merino wool.  Delicious to knit with!

"Twiga Hoodie" features an asymmetrical front opening, spots are worked in intarsia, seamless, bottom-up construction.  Only a few stitches to graft together under the arms!

Mittens are knit separately, then one edge is sewn to the sleeve.  They flip up and can be buttoned to the sleeve to be out of the way.

"Twiga Hoodie" can now be purchased through Ravelry or here on the blog.

$6.00  

Knitting For a Friend & New Pattern Preview

I have been working on several projects lately. I am so happy to have all these Union Suits finished for my friend, Tara! It took me longer than expected but they are done :) 

Elanns Bamboo classic was used for the blue and purple Union Suits.  It was extremely spilty, but super soft.  It should be comfortable for a baby :) This blue suit is size 3 months.

Elanns newer Sonata Soft in brown was used for this size 3 months suit.  It is not as soft as the bamboo, but did soften up some once washed.

Periwinkle union suit in size 2 years for Liv :)

I also knit a hat for her, like the ones I made a few years ago. "Thorpe" is by Kristen Kapur and is easy and quick to knit. It is also a free pattern! I used Knit Picks Swish in Serrano and Dusk.  I held the strands doubled to achieve the correct gauge.

Life has been busy lately.  My mum has been in the hospital for 3 weeks, home for a few days and is back in again.  I have tried to go down there every week for a few days and help out.  Hopefully things will return to "normal" soon for them :)

I have a few new patterns coming out, one of which is a unique hat pattern:  "Mister or Missus" Toque.  It comes in 5 sizes: baby, toddler, child, women's and men.  It features seamless twisted stitch cables that run from front to back and a section on each side.  It is an advanced beginner to intermediate pattern, but isn't too hard once you get going :)

Above is the womens and toddler sizes using Cascade 220 wool.  I knit these last year but haven't done anything with them since then!

The hat is started at the top.

Notice Loxley's scarf? India knit this little beauty :)  Maybe I can convince her to write out the pattern?

More cuteness :)

The Man's hat was knit with Madelinetosh Vintage, if I remember correctly. 

This pattern will be knit up with Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed soon!  Come back for a free pattern giveaway :)

Happy knitting!

Organic Seasons Blanket & Jacket Pattern Release!

This is happening a little earlier than expected, due to family events. Testing went swimmingly and I met some very wonderful people through the process. Thank you, dear testers; I could not make this possible without YOU!

I present The Organic Seasons Blanket & Jacket Patterns.

The Jacket is knit seamlessly & flat from the bottom up.  The borders can be worked in duplicate stitching or intarsia.  There is a border motif option for each season. 

The body, sleeves & hood are worked in a soft wave pattern that is representative of years, the ocean, the wind.  Similar to the rungs on a tree. 

The front has a asymmetrical opening and the buttons bands are worked by picking up stitches.  Buttons or toggles will work beautifully.

The Jacket features a generous fit to be worn over clothing and to last more than one season.

Sizes available are 3 months to 10 years.

Knit Picks Swish Tonal Worsted was used for both the Jacket & the Blanket.  It is a superwash wool that is soft and luxurious. 

The Blanket is worked seamlessly, from the center out, in the wave pattern.  You have a choice of seasonal border motifs, which match the jacket.  Sizes are Lovie (23" x 23"), Stroller (34" x 34") & Crib (45" x 45").

One season can be worked across all four sides or a season per side.  The choice is yours.  The Blanket pattern features charts as well as written directions for the wave pattern.

Both patterns will be available through Knit Picks within the next few weeks, or you can purchase them now through the blog or Ravelry.  Both patterns are in imperial and metric measurements.

Organic Seasons Jacket Pattern - $4.99

Organic Seasons Blanket Pattern - $4.99

PURCHASE BOTH PATTERNS & RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT THROUGH RAVLERY.  OFFER ENDS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011.

Happy Knitting!

He listened!!

This is a miracle; my almost 2 year old son LISTENED to me to sit so I could photograph him for my upcoming patterns.  I even had a lollipop ready, but he saw the basket of apples and THAT is what he wanted.  Yay for no sugar and a healthy snack!

...and, I got my photos!

He didn't want to stand, only sit like a little angel.  But, I needed him to stand for me......he obliged!

So, all it takes is a basket of apples.  My new secret weapon :)

October.

Has it really been almost a month since I last posted? Really??

October has been a very busy, yet relaxing month for our family.

We went camping in Gravenhurst for Feast of Tabernacles.  We did come home early as it was terribly cold and wet. 

 

I love amping when the parks are virtually empty!  It is us and retired couples :)

India knit this adorable scarf for Loxley.  It is a simple pattern and stripes! I love stripes.  He hated the scarf, until we told him he could go for a walk.  When we got home, he didn't want to take it off.  So typical!

Do you like his hat?  This will be available soon :)  It sizes right up to men's.

Dee took some good photos of my Organic Seasons Jacket & Blanket.  I am in the process of finalizing the pattern layout.  This is tentatively going to be released the first week of November :) I am super excited!

Oh! And, one more thing I am working on; children's sizes 3-14 years in my Union Suit pattern. Those sizes are in testing now!  The adult sizes are coming; I am working on those :)  Just in time for winter!

Happy Knitting!

Organic Seasons Jacket

Organic Seasons Jacket in testing! Yay!

I had originally designed this jacket and matching blanket for a submission, which I never heard back from.  I won't say who it was, but I hung onto it for a long time, just-in-case :)

I offered it to Knit Picks and they accepted!  I chose Knit Picks Swish Tonal Worsted and fell in love :) It was from working with it in these projects that I decided to use it for my Union Suit.  It is SO soft!

This Jacket is knit seamlessly, bottom up, sleeves in the round.  Once the sleeves are attached to the body, it is knit seamlessly with raglan decreases.  Hood is worked with increases up the back and grafted at the top.  A year ago, I avoided grafting at all costs; now, I love doing it! 

I bought buttons yesterday that are dark wooden leaves and I will try to get those sewn on today.

The size shown is 2 years, however, Lox runs away screaming if he sees the jacket, let alone me trying to MAKE him put it on.  I feel serious bribes coming up for the photo shoot :/  Scarlett is proudly modelling and she wears a 4.  The jacket is meant to be longer to cover the behind :)

Tentative release date for both blanket & jacket is Early November :)

Happy Knitting!