Blog — 2009

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Speckled Boy

My wee boy is wearing his Speckle sweater, it fits perfect!  I was afraid it would be too big, good thing I tried it on him.  We may have missed out...

Little Gnome Hat

Totally impractical hat, it stays on his head for about 5 seconds, but oh so cute. Fibre Company Terra, pattern here .

Knit Overalls

My friend Anna made these sweet overalls.  They are so cozy!

We Have a New Sweater Model!

(Rowan Cocoon knits up fast, even when you're totally sleep deprived.) For his first sweater, Jonah is sporting a wee raglan knit from the top down...

Pretty Much Finished: Vine Yoke Cardigan

I bound of my Vine Yoke Cardigan yesterday and blocked it overnight to measurement. It was fun to knit, especially using the Malabrigo worsted.  I am...

Finished: Sisters

The reversible toys in Susan B. Andersons's book Itty-Bitty Toys are so clever!  This one is called Sisters, I knit it for my niece.  Hope she likes...

Finished: Jasper Diamond Hoodie

I love the way the hood turned out - a good hood can be hard to come by.  This one is perfectly shaped using short rows.  I can't wait to see a sweet...

Finished: Pomatomus Socks

Finished!  Thank you, bed rest. I felt like by the end of the second sock I had really hit my stride with the stitch pattern.  If they weren't SO...

Bedrest

It is 65 degrees today, which for November 8th in Maine is considered fantastic. Due to some high blood pressure, I am on bed rest until the baby...

Beautiful Yarn

In the past few days, I have received some beautiful yarn in the mail. As those of you close to me know, I am not usually a fan of hand dyed yarn. ...

Finished: Lamb

This lamb is from Susan B. Anderson' s new book Itty-Bitty Toys .  He was SO fun to make - and fast! I love that he actually stands.  The secret is...

Finished: Speckle

I finished Amanda Keep's Speckle cardigan last night, knit in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. It's size 3 months for my little baby Jonah. Overall, it...

Itty Bitty Toys!

A fun treat just arrived - Susan B. Anderson 's new book, Itty-Bitty Toys ! I was encouraged to get it after Alana knit this from it.  So cute!

We went to Rhinebeck...

...and boy was it fun! We drove down Friday, I wore my Swallowtail for the first time. Saturday we arrived at the fair grounds around noon.  I...

Introducing Sock Yarn Sweater

Introducing a basic pullover to the Kindred Knits Collection, designed to knit out of your favorite sock yarn!  My choice: Malabrigo in shade...

Rhinebeck!

I am planning on being at Rhinebeck on Saturday, unless the fact that I'm 34 weeks pregnant becomes an issue. If you see me, say hi! I'll be...

Craft Update

I started a quilt for my boy. I made him this hat using leftover Fresco - I love the stripes and the soft halo. Over the weekend I started this...

A Finished Lightweight Pullover

Jillian completed the Lightweight Pullover in one of my favorite yarns, Rowan Felted Tweed.  She did have to make some adjustments because her gauge...

Vine Yoke Cardigan: Right Sleeve

This sweater has such clean transitions as you work from side to side.  Here you can see the provisional cast on worked for the right sleeve. Short...

Kindred Knits Collection: Family Socks

I introduce a pair of socks to the Kindred Knits Collection: The Family Socks pattern is extremely versatile! The socks are sized for men, women and...

Introducing Lightweight Pullover

It's here! This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning with the funnel neck.  No seams, so simple, so luxurious and cozy using Classic Elite...

(Almost) Finished: Endpaper Mitts

I am almost finished with the Endpaper Mitts I started a year ago and then set down.  They will be a gift for my sister, they should fit her tininess...

Knit-a-long: Vine Yoke Cardian

First of all, for those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the release of my Light Weight Pullover pattern, I hope to have the pattern ready for...

Handmade Shower

This past weekend was my first baby shower. I had finished the quilt I was working on in time to give to my friend, who was there, and in exchange I...

Interweave Knits Weekend Sneak Peek

Interweave just posted a sneak peek of their special issue, Interweave Knits Weekend , available September 18. My sweaters on the cover, yo!...

Craft Freak Out - Update

I own two sewing machines, and both of them were in need of a tune up.  Thankfully, on Friday they were ready to be picked up from the repair shop,...

Craft Freak Out!

Today, after several weeks of unbearable weather, the humidity finally lifted.  I woke up with energy I didn't know I would have this far along in my...

Feature Cap Sleeve Eyelet Top: Happy Red

Remember this old friend? The Cap Sleeved Eyelet Top from Closely Knit !  Robyn of Houston worked it up in a lovely shade of Katia Bamboo.  It...

Sneak Preview: Lightweight Pullover

Oh Fresco, how much do I love you? The Lightweight Pullover pattern will be available super soon!  Photo shoot tomorrow night, then off to the...

Malabrigo Sock Sweater - Day 6

I love how this is turning out for a little one.  I will add optional waist shaping instructions for the women's sizes...

Malabrigo Sock Sweater - Day 5

3 inches of the body worked in the muggy heat. I also discovered this piece.  I'm thinking this is from, like, three years ago. I don't recall what...

Buttoned Up

Tangled Yoke Cardigan: 100% done!  I can't so much button it right now, what with the protruding belly and all... Speaking of closures, I am one...

Malabrigo Sock Sweater - er, Days 2 - 4

So, it turns out I'm not so good with the daily check in.  One of my excuses is that, finally, the weather has been beautiful here in Maine.  I've...

Finished: Tangled Yoke Cardigan

Part of my nesting before baby arrives has been finishing up half knit sweaters that have been kicking around my knitting basket for, well, years in...

Malabrigo Sock Sweater - Day 1

I am challenging myself to post progress on the sock yarn sweater every day - let's get this show on the road! Top down raglan, unisex, sized wee to...

Weekend Findings

I found this in my mail on Saturday: A gift from Alana !   It's a kit to make this sweater of her own design.  You like?  You can buy your own kit...

Feature Featherweight - Mossy

There are so many beautiful versions of Featherweight appearing on Ravelry.   This week I want to feature one by Taryn of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I love...

Khroma Swallowtail

Soak... ...blocking... ...blocked... ...meow! This was a super fun lace pattern, and it worked up nice and quick with dk yarn.  I used some Fibre...

Moving On

It has been raining for just about a month now here in Maine.  This is not the usual, and people are getting pretty fed up with it, as we all watch...

Kindred Knits Auto Vest

Say hello to automobile cuteness! Three vintage inspired cars zoom across the front of this basic childs vest, designed using Louet's Gems in Sport...

My apologies for the lack of posts lately.  It turns out knitting and nausea are not the best of friends. Now that I'm in my second trimester things...

Kindred Knits Ribbed Pullover Vest

Introducing a pullover vest with flattering lines, available in sizes 2T - Women's XXL. Designed using the luxurious Road to China by The Fibre...

Stash Busting!

Today felt like a cleaning day. I faced all the projects that are waiting to be finished. I reorganized my shelves. There.  Wait a minute, whats that...

Kindred Knits Summer Tweed Beret

Here's a sweet summer hat you can easily whip up in a day, and it only requires 1 skein of Rowan Summer Tweed ! Sizes Child (Adult) Finished...

Show and Tell: Featherweight Cardigan

Here is the first completed Featherweight Cardigan posted on Ravelry! It is by knittingfan (Rav link) using Wollmeise Sockenwolle 100% superwash in...

Kindred Knits Yoked Cardigan

The first pattern in the Kindred Knits Collection is a top down yoked cardigan on US 8, 5.00 mm needles. It's fast! This sample is knit using The...

Elemental Boatneck Correction

Uh oh! The twisted rib chart printed in the pattern for the Elemental Boatneck is incorrect.  It reads that the twisted rib should be worked K1tbl,...

Announcing Kindred Knits

For the past year I have been working on my next collection of designs, intending it to be published as the follow up to Closely Knit.  I am pleased...

Elemental Boatneck

Interweave released their Summer 2009 preview today. The issue hits newstands May 5.  I designed the Elemental Boatneck using Elsebeth Lavold...

Call for Sample Knitter

Help!  I am looking for an experienced knitter with references who has knit samples for yarn shops or designers in the past.  If you are interested...

Featherweight Cardi Tutorial: Part 1

Featherweight is worked from the top down. Increases are made on every right side row until you are ready to divide the sleeves from the body. Here...

Featherweight Cardigan now available!

You knit from the top down, then pick up stitches for the collar.  Seamless! I worked my collar in stockinette stitch, which curls a wee bit.  You...

Progress - Part 2

It is finished! I have sent everything off to my technical editor.  The moment I have the sized pattern back from her I will make it available here! ...

Amazing!

Generally I strive to keep the content of knitbot on topic - knitting of course.  However, if I can deviate for a quick moment: In October, Where the...

Progress

I am making progress on the Feather Weight Cardigan, my follow up to the Whisper Cardigan. In other news, if you have been waiting to purchase Style...

Honey Hat Revisited

This is a hat I designed last year that I don't think I had photographed very well the first time around. Let me re-introduce you. It is knit with...

Shhh...another Whisper

Man, you people were hungry for a cardigan knit with lace weight yarn knit on bigger needles! Whisper Cardigan has been the #1 pattern on Ravelry for...

Cloudy Week

I have had the flu this week. I found the strength to wind yarn into balls.  They are really starting to line up... Here is a peek at a kids cardigan...

Nicole's Whisper Cardigan

From Germany! Nicole used Habu Textiles Cotton Gima and held together with Stainless Steel Wool.  Beautiful!

Melanie's Whisper Cardigan

The first completed Whisper Cardigan on Ravelry - awesome job Melanie ! She used 2 skeins of Malabrigo Lace in Tortuga.

Tiny Shoes by Ysolda

This was the perfect snack in between all the big projects I am working on right now.

Nerd Alert: Addi Click System

I have an increasing interest in nerdy knitting supplies.  I think the fact that I just purchased the Addi Click system backs this up. Check out the...

Whisper Cardigan: A Closer Look

(Looking to buy the pattern? Head this way. ) Several people have requested to see a schematic of the whisper cardigan, so here it is (rough, as you...

Knit Picks Podcast

I was interviewed by Kelley for the Knit Picks Podcast last week. Have a listen !

French Girl Knits Review

Everyone is talking about Kristeen Griffin-Grimes new book, French Girl Knits: Innovative Techniques, Romantic Details, and Feminine Designs . Let's...

Nashua Handknits Spring Collection

I just received Style by Nashua Handknits in the mail. I designed the yoked a-line top featured in it using Nashua Handknits Natural Focus Ecologie...

Wee Pemaquid Cardigan

Yesterday I was home sick on the couch, staring at a few skeins of Pemaquid , willing them to become a beret.  Then I was inspired by this sweater...

Interview with Cosette Cornelius-Bates

How long have you been a knitter? I've been knitting about 6 years.  In the beginning, I taught myself and knit from a dummies book.  Then I knit...

Knit One, Embellish Too Review

This month I chose to feature Knit One, Embellish Too: Hats, Mittens And Scarves With A Twist by Cosette Cornelius-Bates . Cosy's book features hats,...

Texturized Coat from Glam Knits

I finished the Texturized Coat from Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns .  The yarn is The Fibre Company Khroma WW,  1600 yards of it.  I bought...

Austin, Texas

Abe and I spent one week in Austin, Texas for our anniversary.  Here's my recap, in no particular order. We rented this cute cottage for a week in...

Mothers Cardigan in GGH Soft Kid

Doodlesknit of Sydney, Australia recently completed the Mothers Cardigan in one of my favorite yarns, GGH Soft Kid. Didn't it turn out great?  She...

Ariosa Hat for Classic Elite

Classic Elite just posted a free pattern for a hat I designed using their Ariosa yarn. Cecily Glowik MacDonald also writes a sweet little review of...

Back to Work

After some much needed time off, I am ready to get back to work.  I did get some knitting done while on vacation. The Texturized Coat from Glam Knits...