What does the fox say? Meet Simone!

Meet Simone!  A very talented indie designer who has fun with colour!  

Want to knit one of Simone's designs? Leave a comment (with your email, which will only be visible to me), like her Facebook Page, join her Ravelry Group, and like Little Lamby Knits Facebook page for extra chances to win!  Please come back and leave a comment which groups you liked or joined!  Giveaway runs from Friday December 6th to 12th, 2013....

• What is your favorite type of item to design?

I have been knitting since I am about 5 years old and growing up, I made a  lot of cold weather sweaters, think Lopi, cables and thick chunky stranded designs, which can come in quite handy in Switzerland. Most of that era stayed with their respective owners back over there, since when I moved to Pa, I thought it would be quite warm here (look at the latitude, my gosh, south like Lisabon!) but that's s different story...  I later learned to appreciate 'the finer yarns in life' and these days I thoroughly enjoy creating unique lace patterns for shawls like my 'Ipomoea' . But honestly, I can't really say I have a favorite, I just love playing with color and texture and so I think I rotate through things I like to make, sort of seasonally!  Ipomoea is stunning!  

Ipomoea  Pattern

• What is your go-to yarn that you gravitate towards the most? 

Oh I don't know if I can answer that one, tough call, there are so many really nice yarns out there. I really like natural wool, especially merino wool, and silk, who doesn't like silk?  I love all of Dream in Color's and Cephalopod's colors, and anything by Malabrigo is going to be gorgeous, I am working on a couple of wintery items in Malabrigo 'Twist' at the moment... But I tend to work with a lot of different yarns by Cascade as well.  I love these yarns too!  So luxurious :)

• What is your most popular pattern? 

Right now my 'Hedgerow Jam', a convertible cowl and the cute and cuddly 'Fox Crossing Mittens' are getting a lot of love, but for the summer months, the lace shawls, especially Ipomoea are a big draw for anyone trying to avoid sweaty fingers!  Beautiful designs.  My favourite is Fox Crossing Mittens! (must make these!)

Hedgerow Jam

Fox Crossing Mittens

• Any fun projects in the works? 

Well, a couple. I am working on a really neat cardigan in Dream in Color's Perfectly Posh, and I am working on a outdoor themed e-book...  I look forward to seeing your new cardigan design and the outdoor eBook!

Want to knit one of Simone's designs? Leave a comment (with your email, which will only be visible to me), like her Facebook Page, join her Ravelry Group, and like Little Lamby Knits Facebook page for extra chances to win!  Please come back and leave a comment which groups you liked or joined!  Giveaway runs from Friday December 6th to 12th, 2013....

Want to find Simone and see all of her stunning work?  Visit her at the following places:

Designer Name: OwlCat Designs
Ravelry Name: simone77
Facebook Page or Group: https://www.facebook.com/owlcatknits                                            Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/owlcat-designs-studio

Little Lamby Knits Pattern Giveaway (closed)

My good friend and fellow Canadian designer, Elana Nodel, is hosting a *Wish Day* for any one my my independently published patterns!  It is valid for 24 hours only and started about 2 hours ago.  You make your wish and at the end of the 24hr period, Elena will randomly draw a name and send a pattern to the winner!

What a great way to end the year!  Feel free to pass this on :)
Note:  You need to be a member of Ravelry (free to join!) to enter.

1)  If you are NOT a member of Ravelry, join here for free.  Have I ever mentioned what a great resoucre and community for knitting and crochet this is?

2) Visit my Little Lamby Knits Ravelry Pattern Store to chose your pattern.

3) Hop on over to to Elena's Ravelry Group to leave a message with the pattern of your choice.

Happy knitting and many blessing for New Year!