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!

A little lull...

Not because I haven't been knitting.  Mostly because I have been too busy.  And, I stink at blogging :)

I have a few fun projects on the go right now.  A couple I can't share just yet :)

Here is "Nicolette", a dress/tunic top for my soon to be niece. The pattern is in the works :)

Size shown is a 12months dress which can be worn right up to age 2 or 3 as shown on Scarlett who is 3.5. I really love patterns (and designing patterns!) that cover a range of sizes. It is shown in Noro Silk Garden & features seamless construction, a buttoned opening on the raglan seam, eyelet waistband with ribbon, and a feather & fan lace pattern on the cuffs and hem.

Very easy!

Here is something I have had rolling around my brain for a while. I did an exhaustive Internet/Ravelry search to see if I could find something similar before I spent the time designing this.

"Little Johns" are a part of a series of patterns based around the outdoors and Union Suits. The are longies featuring a "butt flap", seamless construction, I-cord drawstring, doubled, ribbed cuffs. This pattern is going to be available in sizes newborn to size 10. It is in the final stages of testing and layout! It will be available here, on Ravelry and through Knit Picks

I have also included optional striping for the whole traditional "wool work sock" effect....

Knit in Cascade 220, but ill be re-knit in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes; RED!!

Look out for my next pattern; a Union Suit for babies- toddlers!!

Happy Knitting!

Bunches of Baby Knits

Check out the Little Lamby Knits Pattern Shop here for more fun patterns!

I wrote this the day before Loxley was born, but never had a chance to upload photos...

I have been very busy knitting over the past few months, but haven't had time to blog to share :) Knitting wee things is so quick and makes you feel like you have accomplished so much! I will keep this brief and full of photos :D

Curly Purly diaper covers (soakers) using leftover wool yarn from various projects.

Easy Raglan Sweater by Marie Connolly in The Expectant Knitter. Used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK leftover from India's Corona sweater. I ran out right at the end, so I used some dark teal DB cashmerino for the loops and sleeve edges.

Ok, I used the Curly Purly diaper cover pattern for the top portion of the pants as I love not have to use a drawstring. Then, I added a gusset and legs. I used Noro Kureyon and made size 0-3 months. Raveled here!

Another raglan sweater from The Expectant Knitter. This is the one in the book, for the yellow one, I added my own pattern and short sleeves. The hat is the Ganomy Hat from Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitters Almanac. Lox wears this hat all the time! Raveled here and here.

Another pattern from The Expectant Knitter! Baby Leg Warmers! I used Knit Picks Pallete yarn and made size 3-12 months. Raveled here.

Fleur-de-Lis by Shui Kuen Kozinski in Knitting Fever Angora Extra. So soft! The pattern is available on Ravelry. My project notes are here.

Willow really wanted a new sweater. I bought some Diamond Yarn Edo at the LYS especially for her :) I had to have pink! The pattern is from Phildars Pitchoun Fall/Winter 2--8/09. The buttons are rosewood made by a local craftsperson, also from our LYS. Willow loves this sweater and wears it alot :)