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... when our own knits we do receive!
Tangled Yoke Cardi by Eunny Jang, from Interweave Knits, Fall 2007. Rowan Felted Tweed, colourway "Whisper". Only mods were added length. Photographed before the addition of Celtic Knot buttons. Fits well, slightly drapier and larger than planned, but will be taken care of with washing. Love it to pieces.
Fall Sweater Count: 3
Knitpicks got me again. A discounted shade of Swish Superwash was an impulse buy that has left me wanting more!
Picture this three times: one for each daughter, plus one for an upcoming birthday party. Pattern is Hug Me from Sara Galley, and my only mod (other than tweaking the sizing) was to work the sleeves in the round.
This one's the ultimate in instant gratification, taking less than a day and less than 100g for daughter-sizes shrugs. More are to follow in other yarns as well.
Pretty huggable bubble gum!
And another shawl and a half, this one for a friend whose daughter has been coveting her poncho. Apparently this Shetland Triangle thrilled her to bits!
Hug a little girl today. Especially if she loves handknits.
My favourite Hallowe'en fiends had an odd request this year.
"Could you knit a smurf sleeper for the baby?"
Um, OK.
I suppose I've knitted odder pieces than that. At least this one had a purpose, so the baby would match his smurfy parents at their upcoming Hallowe'en party.
I started from the toes, worked up to the body, added a zipper from the back waist to the top of the head, ribbed face opening, a little stuffed short-row peak, and voila!
Baadeck Yarns has had me knee-deep in embellished silk, and I like it. A lot.
My second design in Tilli Tomas yarn is now available from Baadeck Yarns, free with the purchase Tilli Tomas Disco Lights. Sequined silk is so very, very good.
Her name is Diva, and she comes in three widths. Skinny scarf and scarf each take a skein, while the wrap width takes two. She is worked in the easiest 6-stitch repeat and is totally reversible.
And did I mention the sparkle?
On an exciting note, the Tilli Tomas people have purchased batches of patterns for this and for the Uno cowl, so you should be able to purchase through them anytime soon. Filling my first wholesale order made me feel a wee bit like peeing my pants legit.
Enjoy!
