Abernathy Cardigan & Cap

Abernathy Cardigan & Cap
Check it out on Ravelry!

Abernathy Cardigan is a sweet little unisex cardi that is worked from the top down, seamlessly, with an eyelet yoked collar. With a stockinette stitch body & garter stitch hem, front bands, cuffs and collar, it is simple enough to show off variegated yarns nicely. Four buttonholes are worked, beginning at the top right band and more can be added, if desired. Generous ease, 2-3” (5-7.5cm), allows this to be a wonderful layering piece that is light and soft; perfect for wee babes and little ones alike!

The delicate eyelet yoke can be worked with any other type of increase to have a more masculine look. 

The Abernathy Cap is an adorable little unisex hat that is quick to knit up and works beautifully with variegated yarns or in a solid colour. It is begun at the crown, with eyelet increases in a circular pattern, then simple stockinette stitch to the brim. Garter stitch brim & I-cord ties finish this vintage style cap off sweetly!

Sweet, simple, classic style that is perfect for any little one!

Sizes:  Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs

Yarn:  Fingering of Sport weight yarn will both work.

Enjoy $2 off the Abernathy Cardigan Pattern and $1 off the Cap Pattern from December 4-6, 2013.  Discount is applied at checkout. Happy knitting!

Abernathy Cardigan $5 

Abernathy Cap $4  

Vintage Baby Set Re-release

Vintage Baby Set Re-release!

My hugest apologies for not having this available to download earlier! I have received many inquiries and have finally had some time to release it through Ravelry.  Thank you all for your patience!

Remember this adorable little baby?  

Copyright, Practical Publishing 2012

The Vintage Baby Set was originally published in Knit Now magazine, Issue 15, November 2012; a full year ago!

Pattern includes Cardigan, Leggings & Bonnet; a complete little set with a touch of fair isle!

Bonnet is snug and features a little chin strap.

Leggings are roomy enough for a cloth diapered bottom, have a hidden drawstring waist band and fair isle at each cuff.

Copyright, Practical Publishing 2012

The Vintage Baby Set includes charts, schematics for each garment & is sized for 3 (6, 12, 18, 24)months.

Enjoy $2 off entire pattern collection from November 24-28, 2013!  Discount applied at checkout.  Happy Knitting!

Vintage Baby Set - Cardigan, Leggings & Bonnet Pattern PDF - $7   

Waddle, waddle! Waddles Toque Pattern

Waddles Toque

...another little toque to go along with the Hoot Toque & the Twiga Toque...

Worked from the top down, seamlessly and in the round, Waddles is quick to knit and requires only minor embellishments to finish it off!  This is a fun toque to learn some new techniques and give as a gift.

Sizes Newborn, Baby, Toddler ,Child, Adult Medium & Adult Large.

A little bit of duplicate stitch is used to shape the eye arches and beak.  Buttons for eyes are too cute!  Pom poms accentuate the I-cord ties...

Loxley is SO happy to have a new toque as he outgrew his infamous Hoot Toque!!

Check out all the info on my Ravelry Pattern page HERE.

$1 off pattern from November 20-22, 2013. Discount applied at checkout. Happy knitting!

 Waddles Toque Pattern PDF  $4   

WIP's (works in progress)….

WIP's!  Everyone's got 'em!  I try to keep mine to a minimum, but sometimes, it is hard not to get carried away with all the ideas that plow through my head as well as the beautiful yarns out there!

I have a few new toques in progress, to add to my Hoot Toque & Twiga Toque.  I really try to create all my patterns seamlessly and with interesting techniques.  Larger yarn and needles mean you are quickly gratified :)  

Lox has finally outgrown his Hoot Toque after 3 years of constant wear!  He has a fierce love for penguins, so a Waddles Toque was in order, or as he calls it, "Waddles Hoot Toque".  This pattern should be available in December.  Here is a little preview:

It is hard to see, but there are earflaps and a deeper back to the toque, a la Hoot & Twiga Toques.  There are also I-cord ties with bright orange pom poms!

My next toque will also be a Hamster Toque; no photos yet!

I have a very simple cap & matching cardigan pattern in the works, Baby Abernathy Cardigan & Cap.  Both are in testing and will be available in December, as well.  Both are seamless, simple, easy to knit up and have a vintage feel.  Here is Scarlett's Cap:

Sizes Preemie to 6 years!

Much more to come!!

Don't forget about the Gift-A-Long:  25% off all Little Lamby Knits Indie Patterns from November 1-15, 2013, as well, as many other patterns from other designers!! Enter the code giftalong  at checkout! 

Honey Toque - New Pattern!

Honey Toque

        “Honey Toque is the complimentary toque to the Honey Mittens Pattern. This unisex toque is worked from the bottom up, seamlessly and in the round, with a rib 1x1 brim, and a decreasing honey cable pattern surrounded by stockinette stitch. Because of the simplicity of the pattern, it is nice and easy and fun to knit! 

     “The Honey Toque is meant to cover the ears and is a deep toque; perfect to keep ears warm and stylish, too!”

Sample in Madelinetosh Tosh DK, Size 'Teen'

Sample in Naturally Sensation, Size 'Medium' - for my mum :)

Matching Honey Mittens!

Sizes: Toddler, Child, Teen, Medium Adult, Large Adult

Rating: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Knitting in the round, cabling

Yarn Requirements:  110-180 yards

$4.00 - 

Twiga Toque ~ New Pattern!

Twiga Toque  
Looking for a super cute hat to knit?  The Twiga Toque is finally here! It is worked similarly to the Hoot Toque; top down, in the round. 

Description:  Knit seamlessly from the top down, using Judy’s Magic Cast On, this little hat be can knit in just a few hours. The ears are knit flat, then seamed and sewn into place. Horns are knotted I-cords and the spots are duplicate stitched on. Features moss stitch ear flaps, a comfortable fit, and nice long ties; a great toque for giraffe lovers!

Sizes: Newborn(Baby, Toddler, Child,Women, Men)

Rating: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Yarn Requirements:  130-200yds total

Techniques & Stitches Used:  

• Judy’s Magic Cast On 
• Stockinette, in the round 
• Lifted IncreasesMoss Stitch, in the round and flat 
• Twisted 1x1 Rib, in the round & flat 
• K2tog & Ssk 
• I-cord 
• Pompoms 
• Duplicate Stitch

Twiga Toque Knitting Pattern PDF - $4.00 

In the works...Twiga Toque

I have been knitting a lot lately, I promise.  Just not stuff I am allowed to post yet.  However, I do have some almost-finished photos of Scarlett in the "Twiga Toque".  This pattern will be released within the month of September.  Sizes baby-adult.

Emergency Hat!

My friend, Trisha Paetsch, has a really fun pattern; the Emergency Hat.  It comes in 3 sizes and is knit from the brim to the crown in a pretty lace pattern.

Scarlett, my little bunny :)

Leanne Mittens for ME!

My sweet, India, knit me some mittens :) In one of my favorite colors; purple!  It is the "Leanne Mittens" By Trisha Paetsch (I hoped I spelled that right!).  They are a free pattern that comes with her e-book; "Grand Prairie Hats"

India used Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool Chunky in Grape heather and Noro Silk Garden Chunky.  Very comfy mitts! I love them :)

For my sweet girl, who is always knitting something for someone, I knit her a Mister or Missus Toque in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed, colour "Dill Heather". 

Of course, I will knit matching mitts for her :) We just knit back and forth for each other :D

I am working on a Tree Fort Jacket right now for a sweet friends and can't wait to share those photos!

Happy Knitting!