It’s ready…it’s here…I’m so stinking excited! My first design – the Haubergeon Pullover.The Haubergeon Pullover is inspired by medieval chain-mail armor, updated with lace for a touch of femininity. Knit in a sport weight wool-blend, this top will be a perfect layering piece and add that extra bit of warmth needed on a cool fall day. The garter stitch yoke and deep hems contrast the meandering lace panel on the body and sleeves…

For those who don’t know…My baby (#2) was tiny.That’s my pinkie he’s holding.2 lbs, 3 oz. Born at 28 weeks.He spent 10 weeks (75 days) in the NICU.He is perfect.A perfectly wild, crazy, funny, silly, toddler.In honor of his 2nd birthday at the end of the month I wanted to make preemie hats to take with us when we visit the NICU.Ernie and Bert, of course, got some of…

How small? As small as a paperclip!”Hi, friends. Meet my buddy, paperclip.”Meet the yet to be named Viking. He will be the mascot in Troy’s classroom. I think the Viking should move around every few days to keep the students guessing.And, I think Troy should have a naming contest with his students.Project: Viking (because I’m that creative with naming)Pattern: “Tiny Viking”by Anna HrachovecYarn: Appleton Brothers Ltd. London – crewel embroidery yarnNeedles: US 0…

I made a hat.I don’t know that I’m a hat person, but this one was so pretty I just had to.Project: Fly Away Beret (because I did it on vacation)Pattern: “Crooked Paths”by Melissa LaBarreYarn: Madeline Tosh Vintage (Color: Corsage)Needles: US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) And now, for some beauty shots:I am now a hat person.My first design is now in testing and will be available both…

The other day I was showing a friend all my completed knitwear. To my horror, I discovered that NOT ONE finished cardigan included buttons, or closures of any sort. No wonder I’ve been struggling with how to wear them!Dahlia CardiganOpposite PoleLilas CardiganWatershedSo now there is a new sheriff in town – the button/closure sherrif! For the forseeable future I want to only make cardigans with closures!First up – Fireside. This one is in hibernation. It knows what its…

Project: Scylla – my first sock!Pattern: Scylla by Fiona LucasYarn: KnitPicks Stroll Hand-Painted in “Watermelon”Needles: US 1 / 2.25 mmMy first pair of socks is done, and I love them.The yarn was great to work with. I didn’t expect as much black but, it turned out nice. I’m thinking next time I’ll go even brighter!I changed up the pattern just a bit. Honestly, I got sick of the slipping stitch action so I…

For Mother’s Day this year my sister Lucci and I split the gift. I made three washcloths and a zippered bag, she bought smelly lotion/soap to go with it.These are super easy, I made three in three days.Pattern:  Grandmother’s FavoriteYarn: various Peaches n’ CremeI made each in a different size, increasing to 49, 44 and 40 stitches along the diagonal. I think 44 stitches is my ideal size.I didn’t get a picture of…

It is finished!Project: Dahlia CardiganPattern: by Heather Zoppetti in Interweave Knits Fall 2011, on ravelryYarn: KnitPicks Shine Sport  (Color: Wisteria)Needles: US 6 (4 mm)I had to completely change it, and the only original thing is the lace panel on the back. I worked the two fronts seperately but at the same time on one long circular so I was sure they were the exact same. I plan to wear it open so I didn’t add buttonholes…

Oh, Dahlia.I was almost done…then, I tried it on. It didn’t work for me. I couldn’t try it on earlier because of the afterthought sleeves. Once I finished the first sleeve and started on the second I could try it on. FAIL!The bottom, and top, were wavy. I think I may have picked up too many along those edges. The collar was floppy and long…and I had even shortened it.Because of the afterthought…

I’ve been dying to dye yarn (he, he) for a while now, so I asked for Kool-aid in my stocking. Today, Ben and I got to it.I used one ball of Washable Ewe (100% superwash wool – 100 g, 183 yards) in the color Cottontail, which is a light cream. I don’t have a scale or way to measure length super acurately so I just wrapped the yarn around my kitchen island 20 times. I got 4…

So, this is love… Project: Opposite Pole Pattern: by the brilliant Joji, on ravelryYarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Color: Natural Heather)Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) for the back, US 10.5 (6.5 mm) for the circular part and sleeves.Since I used LB Wool-Ease, which I love, and it contains so much acrylic (80% acrylic/20% wool) I was concerned about how to block it.It actually looked pretty good pre-blocking but I wanted it…