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…