Spring?!?

I just realized that it has been about 3 months since my last blog post.  Already? Really??  

This Spring has been really busy.  I have been helping The Man with the business and then knitting here and there.  I have a couple of patterns to be released, a few in the works and a few in the planning stages.  

Here are some of the projects I have worked on over the last winter:

"Petiole" By Miriam Pike. I used Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in "Little Black Rain Cloud" & "Marmalade".

As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew that I wanted to make it!  It was fairly simple to knit and quick.  I managed to finish it right as the weather was warming up and will have to get good use out of it next Fall.

As I cleaned out my stash I came across some Three Irish Girls Deliciousness Alpaca and whipped this baby up.  It is super soft and will be for Scarlett or Willow.  I really did wing it and started with the border, picked up sts along the finished border and then worked the rest in garter st with short rows.

Another Blawl!  So easy to knit and is perfect for watching a movie.  I used Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere for the body and Yarn Loves Marianne Dashwood in "Shiny Penny".  I am not sure who this will be for.

A February Baby Sweater in Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed in "Ambrosia".  Really lovely to work with; soft & tweedy.  Another gift.

My Mister or Missus Mittens Pattern has been tested, edited and is almost ready to be released! I feel strange releasing it this time of year, so might wait a month or two.  I will also be updating the Mister or Missus Toque pattern to include some written directions for the chart.  

This past Autumn, I made mitered mittens for my sweet sister-in-law and a matching mitered scarf.  I really love how this turned out and want to make a similar one for myself. 

Levi rocks this scarf!!

Happy Knitting!

Autumn has come...

Autumn is not really my favorite season, but what I do love about it is that the knitting season has begun!

What have I been working on? A few small test knits for Anadiomena, test knitting for one of my patterns soon to be released, mitts for my dad and father-in-law, some other small gifts.  Birthday season, for our family hits hard in October and doesn't end until the spring with one birthday in the summer.....

We also got our family photos done by a fantastic local guy : Michael Steingard.  Totally awesome experience and if you live in and around this area, I HIGHLY recommend him. Heck, he was like part of the family :) Oh and if you are far away, he TRAVELS!  Yes, folks, he will come to you; you can't beat that :D Please take a look at his blog; you will be glad that you did... We have a few sneak peak photos, so I will start with one of those...

The Gang

Simplicity Triangular Shawl by Shui Kuen Kozinski in Noro Kureyon Sock and Knit Picks Palette "lipstick".  This was A LOT of fun to knit and very easy too.  Highly recommend this pattern.  I use it as a scarf around my neck, but India is wearing it in the photos across her back so that you can see it better. Raveled here!

Another Baby Surprise Jacket , but done in stockinette instead of garter st.  I used several colors of Knit Picks Shine Worsted.  Lovely and soft! I knit this as gift for our friends expecting their second baby. they stopped by one evening and a few hours later their baby was born!  Raveled here :)

"Veyla" Fingerless Mitts by Ysolda Teague in Knit Picks Palette "Edamame" & "Clover".  The shawl is the Luna Moth Shawl by S.K. Kozinski in "Edamame". A gift for an aunt...Raveled here and here :)

Elizabeth Bonnet by Amber Perry in Elann Pegasus. This was a test knit and I love this pattern! This will be a gift but not sure to who yet; everyone seems to be having boys! Raveled here :)

"Camden" in Elann Peruvian Pure Alpaca.  Very warm sweater!  Great pattern too.....I did not have enough yarn to do the sleeves. Wish I did...they are very cool! Raveled here :)

"Blush" in Knit Picks Palette natural merino wool and Araucania worsted.  Fun and easy to knit. I did add some waist shaping and made the armholes a little larger as per other Ravellers suggestions. Ravelled here!

"Dancing Crane" stole by S.K. Kozinski done in Elann baby cashmere in "Cashmere Blue". This is a gift fro my Aunt's 70th birthday. Below is the first one I did, for my mom, in Elann's silken kydd. 

That is all for now. I have knit alot this year, mostly to learn new tricks and techniques but also for relaxation....I am allllll about relaxin'!

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 :)