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   

Sweet Hilda Returns!

Sweet Hilda

...a super sweet poncho for little girls in sizes 6 months up to 12-14 years!

Remember when this was originally released through Three Irish Girls back in November 2010? I can't believe it has been 3 years since then!  

I really love this little poncho and my girls have worn theirs for 3 years. Willow is still able to get another season out of hers.  I love garments that "grow" with the child and last through a few seasons.  

I am very happy to say that Sweet Hilda is now available through my blog and my Ravelry shop! It has been re-edited, clarified and has a new format and schematic.

 From November 17-21, 2013, receive $2 off at checkout!
This pattern is also included in the Indie Designer Gift-A-Long here.

Sweet Hilda Pattern PDF $6  

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! 

Have you heard about the Gift-A-Long??? EXPIRED

What is an Indie Design Gift-A-Long? 

Over the last several days, amazing things hove been happening on Ravelry!  Over 170 Designers have gotten together to offer patterns at a 25% discount from November 1-15, 2013 (GMT)!  EXPIRED

You need to use coupon code giftalong on Ravelry’s checkout page to receive the discount.

Now what to do with these amazing patterns?

There are several KAL/CALs in the Ravelry Indie Design Gift A-Long Group. The KAL/CALs run from Nov 1st through Dec 31st, with lots of chances to win 100's of prizes. To win a prize you must post eligible projects and participate on the gift-a-long boards.

There are close to 3,000 patterns to choose from!!

This is an amazing opportunity to see new patterns, meet new designers and work on gift knitting!

Little Lamby Knits patterns that are independently published are all included n the Gift-A-Long!

Join the Gift-A-Long Group on Ravelry. (Don't forget to come back to the group and join in the KAL/CAL for a chance to win prizes!)

List of Participating Designers.

Pinterest Boards full of great designs!

Happy knitting everyone!!

*~* Mister of Missus Mittens *~*

Mister or Missus Mittens

$2 off pattern from October 28-31! Discount applied at checkout.
Check it out on Ravelry!

Finally finished up this fun pattern!  Loxley likes his new mittens; just in time for the colder weather!

Mister or Missus mittens are the complimentary piece to the Mister or Missus Toque, found here. 

Sized Baby through to adult large, these unisex mittens are fun to knit and make great gifts.  

The baby and toddler sizes have a modified cable in comparison to the larger sizes, but they still match the toque :)

Mister or Missus Mittens $4  

From October 28-32, receive $2 off the pattern at checkout!

Happy knitting!!

Hello there, Mrs.Warford!

Mrs.Warford

$2 off from October 24-28th. Discount applied at checkout

Mrs. Warford is reminiscent of an era gone by. The low, scooped neckline, under bust gathers, fitted sleeves; small buttons and embroidered waistband speak of romanticism and simple elegance. It is a longer, mid-thigh length cardigan with a diagonal pin stripe stitch pattern mimicking the popular pin striping and bias cuts of garments from another time.

In order to modernize and make this a wearable garment for today, the shaping from the waist down is done with increases at the sides to create a more fluid, fitted look. It features sizing that is easily adjusted to fit each wearer with precision and comfort. It is begun with a duplicate stitched waistband, then knit seamlessly from the waistband up through the bodice. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around each armhole, using short rows to shape the sleeve cap, the worked in the round to the cuff. The lower body is worked from the waistband down. It is sure to please knitters of all levels.

Difficulty Rating: Intermediate to Advanced

Techniques Used:

• Provisional Cast On
• Short rows
• Duplicate Stitch
• Picking up stitches
• Basic slip stitch crochet

Materials:

                                                      Knit Picks Capra DK;                                                                                    Main Colour:  1000 - 4100 yards (914 - 3749 m)                                               Contrast Colours: 20-40yds each of 3 different colours            

• Three additional colours are needed for the waistband: 20-35 yards each
• US 6 (4mm) circular needles; 16 & 32” (50 & 80cm) length, OR size required to obtain gauge
• US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle; 32” (80cm) length, OR 2 sizes smaller than size needed to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles for shoulders
• US H (4mm) crochet hook for button loops & provisional cast-on
• 18 Buttons: 3/8” (1cm)
• 6 Stitch markers
• 3 Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Several long sewing pins

Mrs. Warford Knitting Pattern PDF $7

$2 off from October 24-28th.  Discount applied at checkout.

Mermaid's Lagoon

Mermaid's Lagoon

I have had this beautiful yarn from Colour Adventures for a while now and wanted to create the perfect pattern for it!

Description: Mermaids Lagoon is a cardigan that is worked from the top down, seamlessly and flat. It features raglan shaping, cap sleeves and an A-line shape. The upper bodice has a “pearl” pattern with a “net” waist band and “fish scale lace” on the lower body. Button bands are picked up at each front edge and buttons are applied on a little more than half of the band, beginning at the neck edge.

It is a quick and easy little girl’s cardigan that is a great introductory to new techniques, such as, lace, textured stitches, short rows and picking up stitches.

Scroll down past all the photos for a special promo!

Ravelry Page is here!

Sizes: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) years

Rating: Advanced beginner 

Techniques & Stitches Used:  Textured sts, basic increases, lace, short rows

Yarn Requirements:

Colour Adventures Dia Worsted; 218 yards (199 meters), 100 grams, 100% Merino Wool. 
Sample shown in: Glacier (C1), Blue Bell (C2) & Ocean (C3), in Size 4 years, on a small 6yr old 
1 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years 
C1 (Upper Body) - 80 (100, 110, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155)yards 
                        75 (95, 100, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145)meters 

C2 (Waistband & Trim) - 70 (85, 90, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135)yards 
65 (80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 115, 125)meters 

C3 (Lower Body) - 150 (190, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300)yards 
140 (175, 185, 200, 220, 240, 255, 275)meters

Mermaid's Lagoon Pattern PDF $6.00

Special Promo - From October 20 - 24th, receive $2 off at checkout!

What's off the needles?

I have been knitting, I promise :)  I just haven't been taking regular photos.  I am working on several patterns right now that are so close to being finished! 

Scarlett is modelling "Mermaid's Lagoon".  It features Colour Adventures Yarns, in Dia Worsted. Beautifully soft!  Hoping for an October pattern release.  Ravelled here.

Willoughby - Jacket & Longies

This has been in the works for almost 2 years!  Pattern release in October (hopefully!)

Ravelled here & here.

Baby Abernathy.  A sweet, easy, circular yoked, seamless cardigan using Yarn Love's Juliet in Smudge (trim) and Amy March Fingering in Oriole (body).  This will be my next pattern into testing.  I am working on a little bonnet!  Ravelled here.

Baby longies in Noro Kureyon for the new baby!  I love the Curly Purly soaker pattern and love to use the waistband for longies; easy to pull on and off.  Ravelled here.  I have made several of these longies/soakres before. 

Age of Brass & Steam is a great pattern for stash busting and gift giving.  Ravelled here.

I made another!  Ravelled here!

...and another!  See, they are addictive!  This one is Levi's.  He saw it and wanted it.  Check it out!

 What have you been working on these days?