Too Cute Heart Sweater

I know I'm bias, but I think my niece is super duper cute. I also LOVE this sweater. Yes, it's my pattern, but I still think it's one of the cutest things I've ever seen. And in case anyone is wondering I had sketched this idea long before all the heart sweaters started cropping up at department stores.

This is a new pattern I'm working on for Knit Picks IDP. The pattern is now in the testing phase, so if you're interested here's the link.

This past weekend Brian, Suzie and I took our nephews and niece to Hillridge Farms. They have a huge barn full of hay where the boys spent over an hour throwing themselves/each other into the hay. Our niece was so overwhelmed with exciting things to do she struggled to decide which one she wanted to do first. It was a little chilly and overcast, but it was perfect weather for us to try out the new sweater, and for me to get a few pictures.

Coming soon: Shawl with Wolle's Color Changing Cotton

Back in May I met Elisabeth, the genius behind Wolle's Yarn Creations and she gave me another skein of the beautiful and amazing color changing cotton. I've designed another shawl with this beautiful yarn! It's not ready yet, but here are some quick photos that Brian took today. The pattern is about to be tested.

In the 10 minutes that we were outside in the heat and humidity we each managed to get about 6 bug bites, and as I'm sitting here typing I stop to itch every 30 seconds.

Oh, and this is another un-named pattern. Any suggestions?

New Pattern: Spring Wolle Shawl

The Spring Wolle Shawl pattern is finally here!

I started blogging about the Wolle's Color Changing cotton way back in March.

Here's what started it all:

And now the Spring Wolle Shawl:

New Pattern: Pine Cone Shawl

I have a new pattern out today! The Pine Cone Shawl is finally being published! I finished writing and knitting this pattern before I went to H&H in Cologne back in March, but for many reasons it's debut was delayed. But now it's here! Here are some lovely photos from Katy Doyle. This shawl is knit with 400 yards of lace weight: Lotus Yarns Moon Night. You could also easily knit it with fingering or DK weight yarn. The pattern is simple and easy to customize, so what are you waiting for? You know you need more lightweight shawlettes for spring and summer!