New Project - Soon to be released!

I've been working on this project all weekend! In between laundry, dishes, feeding children and cleaning, I worked to get this project done because of a goal I wanted to meet. Now it's done and I'm so excited because my goal will be met, and I'll have a new item in the shop by the end of February ready for Spring!

I would love to reveal it to you here, but I want to make sure it's properly represented, so I need to block it and take photos and package it just the right way.

I've decided to give away a few copies of the pattern once I do release it so stay tuned. . . for now, I'm just going to give you these images and you can tell me what you think it is. . . if you happen to guess correctly, I will also send you a FREE copy of the pattern once it's released. When will that be? Before February 29th so stay tuned...



Tiny Cables Crochet Wristwarmers

Tiny Cables Crochet Wristwarmers

It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but these Tiny Cables Crochet Wristwarmers are finally done! I got the idea because at my job I can wear a sweater, but my hands always seem to stay a bit "cool", I wanted some cute wristwarmers that would do the job, keep my fingers free for typing and the mouse and look cute when away from my desk. These are perfect.

I worked these crochet wristwarmers up in "Bamboo Ewe" which is a lovely yarn. The stitch texture can be clearly seen, the yarn is soft to the touch, and warm. I couldn't ask for a better yarn for this project. These crochet cables are small and easy to learn, the wrist ribbing is done in Tunisian Crochet.

I would categorize this crochet pattern as intermediate. These lovely crochet goodies take one ball of yarn to complete and can be done quickly for any gift-giving needs. The pattern is available in the Etsy Shop, Ravelry, and soon for the Nook and Kindle!!

What do you think? I'd love to see your comments.

New Finished Projects!

It's been a really quick Summer and as it comes to a close, I get excited about the projects I've been able to work on that will be released in my shop for the season! Most people don't think about what they need for the cooler months until those months come around so the Summer is my time to create new items, write new patterns and prepare for the cool weather.

I thought it might be nice to show you some of the items you can look forward to seeing in the Etsy Shop in the coming weeks!

We'll be having lots of fun with the coming season so come often and join in!

New FO's!

My absence has not been in vain! I have been busily at work on new patterns and items. Now, I get to show you what I've been working on!

This is the crochet version of my knit collar/hood/shrug. Do you love it? I do! I love the texture and it holds so well. This pattern will soon be available as part of a grouping I'm working on so stay tuned!

These hats are specifically for the warm weather coming soon! When I showed my husband these hats the first thing he said was "are those going to be warm?". The answer is no! They are not meant to be warm, they are meant to be "cute"! I think they do their job pretty well, don't you? They're for those days when your hair is not responding due to the moisture in the air and you'd still like to salvage a "look".

The black one will be offered as a set in my Etsy shop later this week. The others are going to be on their own. I'm working on more items in an effort to "bust my stash". . . if you're a crocheter or knitter you know what I mean. I just don't have the space to keep hoarding yarn, so I want to process some out before re-purposing or purchasing more!

So far, I'm having a blast!

FO's

Spring is almost here so I've been thinking about inventory for the coming warm months. I came up with these sets for the spring, but summer eludes me in a way. No one wears gloves in the summer. . . maybe hats, and light scarves, but what to make? Anyway, I've decided not to stress myself too much about it and make any item that comes to mind. After all, it's Fall Down Under and they're looking for Winter wear!

These two sets can be found in my Etsy Shop right now! It's a great deal to purchase a set of items because you get an ensemble for coordinating.

The pink set is made of fluffy, super soft acrylic and nylon yarn. The Neckwarmer has two vintage buttons and hooks on the end for easy adjustment as needed. The wristwarmers are just feather light and soft!

The yellow set is made from baby acrylic yarn with specks of color. They are perfect for Spring and Summer because the yarn is lightweight and perfect for warmer weather. Whichever set you choose, you'll fall in love!

Ponchette!

I love this piece! It's fun, easy and warm, what more could a girl want from a finished project? I've decided I need to be better at showing the process, but most of the time when I start a project, I get so engrossed, I forget to take photos until it's done.

Anyway, this crochet project is perfect for a little girl as a poncho or for a woman as a ponchette. Take it from me, it will be perfect for Spring and Summer nights when the temps drop a little lower than acceptable. It's really cute and very soft. I've listed it in my Etsy Shop right here

It will make someone very happy!

Odds & Ends

Finished!! Martha and I met at an Obama rally in September. I gave her my card because she and her husband had forgotten their camera and asked if I could take some photos of their family with Barack in the background. I did and giving her my card was the easiest way for her to send me a quick email so I could in turn send her the photo.

She noticed that I made knit and crochet items so she decided to place an order and so came to be this beautiful piece that will be off to her this week. I plan on making it available in my Etsy shop as a custom item.

Technique: Knit
Materials: Merino Wool
Pattern: Mine

This really great circular/regular scarf has been done for some time, but I've never taken any photos! It is extra-long, soft and incredibly versitile. You can find it at my Etsy shop. This one is currently available, but this will also be listed as a custom item. I love it when I'm able to offer items as "custom" because the customer can then decide what color they want, order it, make some adjustments and have just what they want.

Technique: Crochet
Materials: Acylic
Pattern: Mine

I was featured in a blog post about neckwarmers! It's so exciting when people look at my items and love them so much they want to feature them! Take a look at this article on Clippings.


This week I was featured in two treasuries!

This one was curated by LycheeKiss



This one was curated by This Is Bexx Called Boston Handmade. She is a fellow memeber and she created this treasury to promote our presence in downtown Boston from November 28 to December 28!



Can you say exciting week!!! Can't wait to see what this week brings!

Love it when a plan comes together. . .

In the past two weeks I've been working extra hard to get a few things done. I'm happy to say, I'm on schedule and here are a few completed projects for the archives. I've listed the chunky scarves in my Etsy shop as custom items because the ones in the photos will be part of my inventory at the Urban Living Studio in Boston! The cowl is listed and ready to be shipped!

I can't wait to show you the other things I have coming down the pike! Until then, enjoy these!



***the models in these photos are my husband, my son and me.***

More stuff to show

Every so often I actually have the time to not only photograph my completed project, but to show them here. I'm so excited that I had the chance to do quite a bit of work this weekend on my "yarny" projects.

This really chunky and long dark green scarf is part of my effort to design and make more items for the men in my audience. I have a husband and son who I think deserve as much attention as I get, so this scarf helps me move in that direction. It's about 6.5 feet long and really warm. It's made with a wool/acrylic blend yarn that is amazingly warm. It's up on Etsy so you have the opportunity to make it yours! It is also available as a custom item with your color choices.

This soft, snuggly item is the cotton candy cowl listed in the "what I'm working on" section in the sidebar ----> It's so warm and snuggly, you'll just love it! Made from a soy, wool, and acrylic blend yarn, it's perfect for indoor and outdoor wearing just to have that cozy feeling. Available at my Etsy Shop.

Finally, but not least are the beautiful wristwarmers I made specifically for my niece. I have completed her pair and got an extra pair in the process that may be gone before they actually hit the market! These are soft, fingerless and warm for easy mobility. They are an item I offer with custom color options since there are so many fantastic colors to choose from.

So there you have my latest completed projects. . . I know I still have one or two to show you, but I haven't had the opportunity to process them completely yet. Rest assured, once I do, you'll be the first to see them here.

Enjoy!

Finished Objects (or projects)

Look -----------> in the sidebar under the heading "what I'm working on" and see all the lovely colors where there was only grey! Yes, I've been a busy girl working on and finishing projects. . . Now, if I could only take photos so you can see them!?

As the days turn cooler and shorten, I find it more difficult to catch "daylight" for my photos. That means, all photography has to be done on the weekend, and weekends, especially this time of year, get REALLY busy! I will, however, get these photos done because they are imperative to my business growth.

But, until that happens, I'll keep a colorful bar section, add more projects and stay busy in the background.

Don't forget to also take a look at the shop, there are some great gifts available, and on sale!

Seedy arm warmers

These armwarmers were an experiment. I wanted to see what would happen if I did these in seed stitch instead of any other stitch. I love the seed stitch and I think these came out pretty well. There are a few adjustments that I would make, but overall, I'm pretty happy with the results.

This winter my writsts and my neck are going to be wonderfully warm because I'm making myself a pair of these wristwarmers, a neckwarmer, a scarf and anything else I'm making for sale, cause I think I deserve it!