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!!

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Reclaimed: Knit Picks Fall 2013 Collection

I am a little late in blogging about this wonderful pattern collection that Knit Picks has just released. There are several beautiful garments and a few accessories.  My Kyoko Toque & Fingerless Mitts are in there!  They are both seamless and interesting to knit.

 

Kyoko Toque is begun at the crown, using Judy's Magic Cast On.  This makes the cables look like they are running from the front of the toque to the back of the toque.  All the knit stitches are twisted which really helps the cables to pop!

Kyoko Fingerless Mitts are also knit in the round, seamlessly.  They feature the same cables as the toque.  I have knit a pair for myself in Knit Picks Gloss, however, I made them into mittens.  

Both Toque and Fingerless Mitts use Knit Pick Capretta yarn, which is so soft and luxurious!

AND, Right NOW, Knit Picks is having a sale until August 22, on ALL their Cashmere yarns!!!  Up to 40% off is an excellent way to try out some luxury yarn!

 

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!

Pattern Release: Mister or Missus Toque

Mister or Missus Toque Pattern PDF $4.00 - 
Frm Knit Picks HERE.

Looking for an adventure? Tired of knitting the same old top down toque?  If you are looking for some new techniques, stitches that POP! and something addictive, then this is the hat for you! (Seriously, I have knit 6 and am not bored yet!)

It looks good on a man :)

It looks good on a toddler!

Comes in 6 sizes: baby[toddler, child, teen, women's, men's]

I bet you are wondering how those cables wrap over the top, right?

Baby size for a dear friends new grandson with Inspired Bootees :)

I present thee with the Mister or Missus Toque!

 (matching mittens are coming soon!)

 

Knitting For a Friend & New Pattern Preview

I have been working on several projects lately. I am so happy to have all these Union Suits finished for my friend, Tara! It took me longer than expected but they are done :) 

Elanns Bamboo classic was used for the blue and purple Union Suits.  It was extremely spilty, but super soft.  It should be comfortable for a baby :) This blue suit is size 3 months.

Elanns newer Sonata Soft in brown was used for this size 3 months suit.  It is not as soft as the bamboo, but did soften up some once washed.

Periwinkle union suit in size 2 years for Liv :)

I also knit a hat for her, like the ones I made a few years ago. "Thorpe" is by Kristen Kapur and is easy and quick to knit. It is also a free pattern! I used Knit Picks Swish in Serrano and Dusk.  I held the strands doubled to achieve the correct gauge.

Life has been busy lately.  My mum has been in the hospital for 3 weeks, home for a few days and is back in again.  I have tried to go down there every week for a few days and help out.  Hopefully things will return to "normal" soon for them :)

I have a few new patterns coming out, one of which is a unique hat pattern:  "Mister or Missus" Toque.  It comes in 5 sizes: baby, toddler, child, women's and men.  It features seamless twisted stitch cables that run from front to back and a section on each side.  It is an advanced beginner to intermediate pattern, but isn't too hard once you get going :)

Above is the womens and toddler sizes using Cascade 220 wool.  I knit these last year but haven't done anything with them since then!

The hat is started at the top.

Notice Loxley's scarf? India knit this little beauty :)  Maybe I can convince her to write out the pattern?

More cuteness :)

The Man's hat was knit with Madelinetosh Vintage, if I remember correctly. 

This pattern will be knit up with Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed soon!  Come back for a free pattern giveaway :)

Happy knitting!