Blawl

I have been knitting, I promise.  It is slow going this winter after knitting my brains out this past Fall.  I have had the pleasure to test knit for Trisha again and I am very excited to share her new pattern, Blawl.

 This blanket/shawl (Blawl; get it?!?) is worked seamlesssly from the center out in a simple stockinette pattern.  It features a pretty, but not fussy, contrasting lace edge.

I used Elann's Baby Cashmere in Cream, Staright Blue & Claret. I have been saving this yarn for just such a project.

I am going to knit another but haven't decided on colors yet.  There is a Knit-A-Long set up on Raverly (membership is free!)  I will definitely participate and I hope you will too :)

This kind of works! 

For a very special little someone, just not sure who yet :)

Blawl Pattern Available on Ravelry

Organic Seasons Blanket & Jacket Pattern Release!

Organic Seasons Jacket PDF $5.00 -

Organic Seasons Blanket PDF $5.00 -

From Knit Picks Blanket & Jacket.

This is happening a little earlier than expected, due to family events. Testing went swimmingly and I met some very wonderful people through the process. Thank you, dear testers; I could not make this possible without YOU!

I present The Organic Seasons Blanket & Jacket Patterns.

The Jacket is knit seamlessly & flat from the bottom up.  The borders can be worked in duplicate stitching or intarsia.  There is a border motif option for each season. 

The body, sleeves & hood are worked in a soft wave pattern that is representative of years, the ocean, the wind.  Similar to the rungs on a tree. 

The front has a asymmetrical opening and the buttons bands are worked by picking up stitches.  Buttons or toggles will work beautifully.

The Jacket features a generous fit to be worn over clothing and to last more than one season.

Sizes available are 3 months to 10 years.

Knit Picks Swish Tonal Worsted was used for both the Jacket & the Blanket.  It is a superwash wool that is soft and luxurious. 

The Blanket is worked seamlessly, from the center out, in the wave pattern.  You have a choice of seasonal border motifs, which match the jacket.  Sizes are Lovie (23" x 23"), Stroller (34" x 34") & Crib (45" x 45").

One season can be worked across all four sides or a season per side.  The choice is yours.  The Blanket pattern features charts as well as written directions for the wave pattern.

Both patterns will be available through Knit Picks within the next few weeks, or you can purchase them now through the blog or Ravelry.  Both patterns are in imperial and metric measurements.

Organic Seasons Jacket Pattern -

Organic Seasons Blanket Pattern -  

Happy Knitting!

He listened!!

This is a miracle; my almost 2 year old son LISTENED to me to sit so I could photograph him for my upcoming patterns.  I even had a lollipop ready, but he saw the basket of apples and THAT is what he wanted.  Yay for no sugar and a healthy snack!

...and, I got my photos!

He didn't want to stand, only sit like a little angel.  But, I needed him to stand for me......he obliged!

So, all it takes is a basket of apples.  My new secret weapon :)

October.

Has it really been almost a month since I last posted? Really??

October has been a very busy, yet relaxing month for our family.

We went camping in Gravenhurst for Feast of Tabernacles.  We did come home early as it was terribly cold and wet. 

 

I love amping when the parks are virtually empty!  It is us and retired couples :)

India knit this adorable scarf for Loxley.  It is a simple pattern and stripes! I love stripes.  He hated the scarf, until we told him he could go for a walk.  When we got home, he didn't want to take it off.  So typical!

Do you like his hat?  This will be available soon :)  It sizes right up to men's.

Dee took some good photos of my Organic Seasons Jacket & Blanket.  I am in the process of finalizing the pattern layout.  This is tentatively going to be released the first week of November :) I am super excited!

Oh! And, one more thing I am working on; children's sizes 3-14 years in my Union Suit pattern. Those sizes are in testing now!  The adult sizes are coming; I am working on those :)  Just in time for winter!

Happy Knitting!

Organic Seasons Blanket Update

I finished my blanket! Yay! This has taken way longer than it should have.  I worked on a billion other things while trying to knit this and all those duplicate stitched borders are not easy to carry along with me in the car! 

Anyways, it is completely finished; blocking included! Have I already mentioned how much I enjoy working with Knit Picks Swish Tonal Worsted? It is soft; next-to-the-skin soft. Beautiful colors and makes for a squishy blanket!

Originally, I was going to do the same season on all four borders.  However, for the sample, I chose one season per border.  It is very colorful!

It was very hard to get a good photo of the whole blanket.  I had to hold the camera up high, hence the wonkiness.

Notice the birds?  I think I like them :)

This pattern is currently being tested in Ravelry's Free pattern Testers Group. There are 3 sizes to chose from; Lovie, Stroller & Crib. The Lovie size s all taken, but the others remain :)

The Matching Jacket will be available soon for testing! It is in the preliminary stages :)

Stuff. More knitting; what did you expect?

Let's face it.  This is a blog about knitting.  Not much about family (we are pretty private & The Man wouldn't like that), not about cooking (I do nuff o'that everyday!), not about sewing (no time for that) or anything else.  I really admire blogs that are about LIVES; cooking, sewing, health, etc.,.  Maybe I will try for something like that next year.

Without further ado, some recent projects that I have finished up but haven't blogged about.

Superhero Blanket for Jadyn.  This is a Jadyn Blanket Pattern made in all sorts of pinks/purples with yellow nubbs.  Jadyn is a very inspirational little girl with and amazing mama!  Luv you guys!

For Lox, he has literally worn out most of his wool covers from wearing them for 19 months.  I have been knitting him a cover her week (usually on Saturday) and so far, here are two:

I used Cascade 220 & 220 Heathers.  Leftovers from my grey Little Johns.

Eruption Pants!! The girls nick named these shorts due to the volcano-like colors, but have since decided that the name is TOO appropriate :)

Bugging the bird...

I am currently working on a Union Suit pattern for baby/toddler sizes.  This one is a size newborn, using Mirasol Cotanani.  In a few days, it will be done :)

Happy Knitting!

Finished!

I finished Loxley's Baby Wrap Pants.  Nice and soft!  But, wow!  Talk about tons of vegetation in the yarn:  Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed.  It took me longer than usual because I didn't want anything poking him.  I went through my buttons and chose 18 mismatched buttons for the sides. I didn't bother with buttonholes, I just sewed the buttons on through all layers.  I also added an eyelet row at the waist with a crocheted drawstring.  Otherwise, he would have those pants off in no time :)

Pattern:  "Baby Wrap Pants" by: Maude L. Baril

Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed

Last week, before the pattern release, I finished up a Jadyn's Blanket but haven't had time to post it here.  It will end up being for a little girl as it has pale pink bobbles all over. 

 I used various yarns including Elann's Peruvian Alpaca & Superwash Worsted, Cascade 220, Katia Scotch Tweed, London Tweed and some Knit Picks Merino Style. 

Lots of fun to knit and I really am pleased with the colours!

Jadyn's Blanket Pattern Release!

Jadyn's Blanket Pattern PDF $5.00 -

What better way to keep your baby snug than a hand knit blanket? 

This blanket is simple to knit, uses up smaller amounts of yarn and features colourful stripes and bobbles to stimulate baby’s senses. 

Worked from the center out beginning with Judy’s Magic Cast On, increases are used at each corner and the blanket is finished off with an I-cord bind off.  This type of cast on makes this blanket a very unique rectangular shape, unlike other blankets knit from the center out.

Bobbles are worked randomly, as you knit, with a guide on which row they are to be worked.  The photo above shows a random placement for the bobbles and I knit them on afterwards.

The blanket has two edge options; I-cord only or garter stitch borders with an I-cord edge, as shown above.

Jadyn's Blanket is inspired by my cousins little daughter who is a super hero of a girl!

Jadyn's Blanket Pattern PDF is available here or on Ravelry for $5.00

Jadyn's Blanket