tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311011472024-03-06T14:53:51.135+13:00shescrafty handknitsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-83934238485443945792011-06-02T12:11:00.003+12:002011-06-02T12:22:03.630+12:00Errata for Vintage Knits for Modern BabiesHello there lovely knitters! I just want to update my blog as I have been out of touch for a while. I am so happy with the feedback you have given me about my knitting book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know how you are finding the patterns. There are a lot of you on Ravelry.com showing off your lovely baby knits. There have been some minor errata detected by keen eyes and so I am listing them here for you. I am sorry if these errors have inconvenienced you at all. <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span class="il" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(222, 202, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Errata</span> for Vintage Knits for Modern Babies<br /><br />Organic Heirloom Blanket (page 43) Under directions, after the "tip"<br />it reads CO 125 sts and it should read "CO 124 sts".<br /><br />Matinee Jacket (page 27) - (Not <span class="il" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(222, 202, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Errata</span> but helpful additional<br />instructions) add a note that says that the photo shows the size 6-12<br />months size and that the yoke is knit slightly differently on all 3<br />sizes to accommodate the seed stitch bands.<br /><br />(page 27 under Materials it calls for 2 (1/2" [13mm]) shank buttons<br />but it should read "3 (1/2" [13mm]) shank buttons.<br /><br />Angora Bolero (page 39) Materials should read 2(2,2,2) balls Sublime<br />Angora Merino.</span><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-64215549108584096512010-03-04T21:46:00.011+13:002010-03-08T17:20:22.808+13:00Pixie Caps and a Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3989653407_b439be4afc.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3989653407_b439be4afc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A few years back when I started designing knitting patterns I was most determined to find a simple and classic Pixie Cap to knit for my baby boy. The pixie cap is a style that totally embodies childhood with its impish peaked hood and face framing rim. As far as I'm concerned, a red Pixie Cap is just about the most classic hat a child can wear and my boys had one in every size and every color. Once I started playing around with designs I realized that pixie caps are really quite simple to knit and easy to master after one go. If you can knit and purl (and make a buttonhole) you can knit a pixie cap.<br /><br />Every now and then I will get a lovely email from someone letting me know that they like one of my knitting patterns and they send me lovely photos. The pattern that I get the most emails about is the Pixie Cap pattern from my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=0YF3AVXGREF1ZP16K2M9&">book</a> and also the <a href="http://www.shescraftyknits.com/gallery.php?folder=1&main=46&gotoPage=1">Tassel Pixie Cap pattern</a> from my PDF <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shescrafty?section_id=5132715">pattern collection</a>. Some of the people that email me also send photos and I wanted to share a few of them with you as they are too good to keep all to myself :)<span class="name"><strong class="username"></strong> </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_4-4u1tvRTXjQj0DVSjduVz8fo_6etjw6I9IJXpfrDbXfOihr8VstThwo_pDJ1Nz_bpUlOBWGx39cIo_Z_ofGNi23wD0VkCyr_Sfm-Fx79dWlL8mVhAn1ps5IEQL3DYp6kHIyg/s1600-h/3186752303_0ae8b9cb0c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_4-4u1tvRTXjQj0DVSjduVz8fo_6etjw6I9IJXpfrDbXfOihr8VstThwo_pDJ1Nz_bpUlOBWGx39cIo_Z_ofGNi23wD0VkCyr_Sfm-Fx79dWlL8mVhAn1ps5IEQL3DYp6kHIyg/s400/3186752303_0ae8b9cb0c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444704301861700082" border="0" /></a><br />Ali Bloom of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/indigobloomphotography.com">India Bloom Photography</a> has taken these beautiful photos of the Tassel Pixie Cap she knit for her daughter in a beautiful natural gray yarn. This photo was taken last year and this year her daughter needed a new hat soooooo...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGyjbh5L4pNQjW4RKWBs5ITZxPAlrCh0L6tYRdkoRlMTkZkjSTDJXY8gYsgbcISQNUBCuBz_CRD0WFyPYrXiHcSDtAShzzlKbaYt15ebireZabyVYAh-Nxr6JZDpJ2xyh1hJz2Q/s1600-h/4317266449_4771a3982b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGyjbh5L4pNQjW4RKWBs5ITZxPAlrCh0L6tYRdkoRlMTkZkjSTDJXY8gYsgbcISQNUBCuBz_CRD0WFyPYrXiHcSDtAShzzlKbaYt15ebireZabyVYAh-Nxr6JZDpJ2xyh1hJz2Q/s400/4317266449_4771a3982b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444706480158214418" border="0" /></a><br />this year it's all about pink and getting some wheels!<br /><br />Another cute Pixie Cap is a photo just sent to me this week by Liz who knitted the Vintage Pixie Cap from my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=0YF3AVXGREF1ZP16K2M9&">book</a>. Liz emailed me just to show me the red Pixie Cap she knit for her daughter and she was especially thrilled because she is new to knitting and found the pattern quite easy and do-able because there are no decreases or increases.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4406177584_32b39445dc.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4406177584_32b39445dc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Maybe I am high on Pixie Caps but I'm in the mood for a giveaway! The first 10 people to leave comments in this post will get a free PDF of my Tassel Pixie Cap Knitting Pattern (below) emailed to them. Please leave your email in the post! (PDF patterns will be sent out on March 8th or thereafter)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/131825143_409be6e5c6_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 430px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/131825143_409be6e5c6_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">********winners were sent the knitting pattern on March 8, 2010********</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-84297955397913479632010-02-25T20:51:00.003+13:002010-02-25T20:54:54.043+13:00Ecobaby Yarn<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jannettesrareyarns.co.uk/ekmps/shops/jannette/images/debbie-bliss-eco-baby-22034-p.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.jannettesrareyarns.co.uk/ekmps/shops/jannette/images/debbie-bliss-eco-baby-22034-p.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">This week I came across the new Ecobaby Organic Cotton Yarn from Debbie Bliss which sadly, has not yet hit our shores down here in NZ. This yarn looks beautiful and is </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">manufactured from 100% organic, fairtrade cotton within an ecologically and socially conscious process through the Bio Re textile chain, which integrates farmers, their families and the textile industry as equal partners. The yarn is dyed with non toxic dyes in recyclable water, giving a palette of 16 gorgeous shades making it perfect for all manner of baby knitting projects.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">I can't wait to get my hands on it as I love the texture and drape of cotton for some patterns like the </span></span></span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wavy-cashmere-blanket"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">Wavy Cashmere Blanket</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"> from my </span></span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=1BQ5TECS12VMQ6WZ4T7B&"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">book</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">. Because this wool knits up the same as Baby Cashmerino it is a wonderful choice if you prefer to knit with cotton but love the Debbie Bliss color palate. I am very happy that more designers are working with Organic yarns and dyes especially for baby knitting. I plan to use the Eco baby to re-work a few vintage patterns I have in my collection and I hope to share them with you later this season.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdcyZJk47ms-a3u6iPTu5vQUNEIgWz1n6Q2WPK6StEF5vKJYEhdaqBCZT0GIfRyBTmuZfO_c6wDOUIUzr_4votCz9Poatj-6i2w-_sEWvLTNAWuYnvh1V1hvGtroRE-HmJvmURg/s1600-h/Cashmere_blanket_wavy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdcyZJk47ms-a3u6iPTu5vQUNEIgWz1n6Q2WPK6StEF5vKJYEhdaqBCZT0GIfRyBTmuZfO_c6wDOUIUzr_4votCz9Poatj-6i2w-_sEWvLTNAWuYnvh1V1hvGtroRE-HmJvmURg/s400/Cashmere_blanket_wavy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438250948317274258" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:130%;color:#595952;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span></span></div></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-63961561924893432182010-02-15T12:59:00.005+13:002010-02-19T12:47:10.446+13:00Kates Shoes<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/71881015@N00/4257019749/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4257019749_67ff8d6217.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/71881015@N00/4257019749/">kateshoes.jpg</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/71881015@N00/">brynne_knits</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Just want to share this little picture of my </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mary-jane-booties"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mary Jane Booties Pattern</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><a href="http://www.shescrafty.com/pdfpatterns/maryjanebooties.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">(free download)</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> hand knit by Brynne at </span><a href="http://knitlet.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">All This By Hand</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. There is so much baby goodness in this photo I just had to share!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-61492086533550475852010-02-15T12:25:00.011+13:002010-02-25T20:53:18.556+13:00Ecobaby Yarn<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jannettesrareyarns.co.uk/ekmps/shops/jannette/images/debbie-bliss-eco-baby-22034-p.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.jannettesrareyarns.co.uk/ekmps/shops/jannette/images/debbie-bliss-eco-baby-22034-p.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">This week I came across the new Ecobaby Organic Cotton Yarn from Debbie Bliss which sadly, has not yet hit our shores down here in NZ. This yarn looks beautiful and is </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">manufactured from 100% organic, fairtrade cotton within an ecologically and socially conscious process through the Bio Re textile chain, which integrates farmers, their families and the textile industry as equal partners. The yarn is dyed with non toxic dyes in recyclable water, giving a palette of 16 gorgeous shades making it perfect for all manner of baby knitting projects.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">I can't wait to get my hands on it as I love the texture and drape of cotton for some baby knitting like the </span></span></span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wavy-cashmere-blanket"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">Wavy Cashmere Blanket</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;"> from my </span></span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=1BQ5TECS12VMQ6WZ4T7B&"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">book</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333300;">. Because this wool knits up the same as Baby Cashmerino it is a wonderful choice if you prefer to knit with cotton but love the Debbie Bliss color palate. I am very happy that more designers are working with Organic yarns and dyes especially for baby knitting. I plan to use the Eco baby to re-work a few vintage patterns I have in my collection and I hope to share them with you later this season.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdcyZJk47ms-a3u6iPTu5vQUNEIgWz1n6Q2WPK6StEF5vKJYEhdaqBCZT0GIfRyBTmuZfO_c6wDOUIUzr_4votCz9Poatj-6i2w-_sEWvLTNAWuYnvh1V1hvGtroRE-HmJvmURg/s1600-h/Cashmere_blanket_wavy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdcyZJk47ms-a3u6iPTu5vQUNEIgWz1n6Q2WPK6StEF5vKJYEhdaqBCZT0GIfRyBTmuZfO_c6wDOUIUzr_4votCz9Poatj-6i2w-_sEWvLTNAWuYnvh1V1hvGtroRE-HmJvmURg/s400/Cashmere_blanket_wavy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438250948317274258" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:130%;color:#595952;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span></span></div></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-38385445140939523832010-02-10T11:46:00.007+13:002010-02-15T14:28:56.627+13:00Shescraftyness<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzdoY7xQZJ3q2u-IYTnUvfLpbumah3CFCyMTfoZNCYdN9dcgVscJyyjLsUliYKyNkOgrAN8aU8kfzO70ZDAf64k0kNW5YPbKzIbkl3r8CPOmQ-9ioll_xCEA-m1l04OdBAnVs0g/s1600-h/P1010193.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzdoY7xQZJ3q2u-IYTnUvfLpbumah3CFCyMTfoZNCYdN9dcgVscJyyjLsUliYKyNkOgrAN8aU8kfzO70ZDAf64k0kNW5YPbKzIbkl3r8CPOmQ-9ioll_xCEA-m1l04OdBAnVs0g/s400/P1010193.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438271106115670146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 19px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Welcome back readers! The kids are back to school after a very long break and I am gearing up for a very exciting year as the proprieter of </span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shescrafty"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Shescrafty Knits</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> as well working on a few fun projects. My plan for this year is to use my blog as more of an online style notebook for children's knitting as well as offering other inspirations I find along the way... things I think you would like as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#336666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003333;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaiex2e29MZExkXomyGktfH9REvxr7fncLcZAqfvgfu8BKKLw5wkyFmo1kpLjo-vdWbsl4X2QdlaLcDov_fJaIgCU_is48SgQevmMSmY4HR8Me75miVf4ytMwaHqDRNcVFkyp3A/s1600-h/P1010062.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaiex2e29MZExkXomyGktfH9REvxr7fncLcZAqfvgfu8BKKLw5wkyFmo1kpLjo-vdWbsl4X2QdlaLcDov_fJaIgCU_is48SgQevmMSmY4HR8Me75miVf4ytMwaHqDRNcVFkyp3A/s400/P1010062.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438271405062391026" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Many of you may know, my family and I had the opportunity to travel from New Zealand (where we have been living for 8 years) to New York last September. We spend 4 months being New Yorkers and it was quite an exciting time for us as we were completely inspired by all the creative energy around us. The trip co-incided with the launch of my new knitting pattern book </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=1T53V2JE9VNYPQDX37X4&"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> and so it was a very exciting time for me. I was able to meet some lovely people when I did book signings which turns out to be a great way to find out more about my customers. I learned a lot about new yarns and was hugely inspired by NY fashion. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LcB8i_CHnYlUBOj62-1lMztutpA1lmNvK31COH0_FY3IAP9yHY9zImjprxgYmNLUFN3kaNiQ1AleIxTlkTeVRy23crbYgyV0AKr3ejqDqOSsJ4M-ToBfB586LmtSiaExbuIhgw/s1600-h/P1000850.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LcB8i_CHnYlUBOj62-1lMztutpA1lmNvK31COH0_FY3IAP9yHY9zImjprxgYmNLUFN3kaNiQ1AleIxTlkTeVRy23crbYgyV0AKr3ejqDqOSsJ4M-ToBfB586LmtSiaExbuIhgw/s400/P1000850.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438273643426443490" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">One of my favorite things to do in NY was searching for inspiration for new designs. I was so in awe of the beautiful children's shops in Brooklyn and Manhattan; </span></span></span><i><a href="http://acorntoyshop.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Acorn</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn with it's beautiful toys and hand knitted baby wear. The baby section at </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.abchome.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">ABC Home and Carpet</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> on Union Square. The baby department at </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.takashimaya-ny.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Takashimaya</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> on 5th Ave and the insanely expensive kids styles at the Japanese </span></span></span><i><a href="http://www.tricofield.net/concept/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Trico Field</span></span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> in Soho. Yes, I have no shortage of inspirations and so now it is time to get to work designing planning and oh yes...knitting!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">New York as we all know is home to some of the worlds best yarn stores and so I also made it my mission to check out as many as I could. My local shop, </span></span></span><a href="http://shescraftyness.blogspot.com/2009/10/pilgrimage-to-brooklyn-general.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">Brooklyn General</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> stocks many of my favorites</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">and lots of beautiful new yarns I had never seen or heard of. I like to design with yarn that is practical, versatile as well as beautiful so I brought back bag loads of scrumptious yarns that beg to be designed with.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>It was a wonderful trip and I can't wait to work on some new patterns and designs with New York in mind. In the meantime, please follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/shescraftyknits">Twitter</a> for more updates...</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;color:#003333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></span></div></span></span></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-33375831551468830492009-12-10T10:11:00.016+13:002009-12-14T06:53:31.037+13:00Last chance to Etsy shop and a giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3990385876_f249ec14d6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3990385876_f249ec14d6.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">My family and I have spent the last 4 glorious and amazing months living and working in Brooklyn NY and our time here is coming to an end. Usually I sell my hand knitted baby designs in my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shescrafty"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Etsy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> store and I am sure I have let a few people down this season as I am taking a break while in NY. My </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shescrafty"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Etsy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> store is closing tomorrow and will reopen in the new year filled with new knits, patterns and more kits.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm9T3vB9JcR2ltmYmwYoaYAwBEjL5zVGbH2eulUK-mwPxgL9zTGlXnZjVEE7S8EEhisoWHKTYIgD2v6_yOgghGP3PHJzyI-oKVZtmct70qvX73lOjzOTofKE3FkFFjhou_f-Ejw/s1600-h/mosaic2e9bae54dcc5ed64e9c6af0391c6e5b43aa8fedb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm9T3vB9JcR2ltmYmwYoaYAwBEjL5zVGbH2eulUK-mwPxgL9zTGlXnZjVEE7S8EEhisoWHKTYIgD2v6_yOgghGP3PHJzyI-oKVZtmct70qvX73lOjzOTofKE3FkFFjhou_f-Ejw/s320/mosaic2e9bae54dcc5ed64e9c6af0391c6e5b43aa8fedb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413356126312766018" /></a><br /></div><div> '<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tis the season for a little giveaway goodness! Just in time for dressing up for holiday parties I am giving away a little hand knit Angora Bolero from by book </span><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=0RAS6V2T0DCEXACCF6EM&"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. This little girls bolero jacket is hand knit with super soft Sublime angora and merino wool in sky blue and will fit babies around 6-12 months. To be in to win </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">simply leave a comment in today's post. I'll close comments and announce the winner by 12pm EST on Sunday December. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And the winner is...</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><dt id="c968310491662651026" style="cursor: pointer; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal bold 122%/1.4em Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; padding-top: 0px; "><span dir="ltr"><a href="http://aresohappy.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(136, 136, 136); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Kyrie</span></span></a></span></dt><dd style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; line-height: 16px; "><p style="padding-bottom: 0.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So darling! I have an 8mo old girlie who would look delicious in that ;)</span></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0.25em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:georgia, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</span></span></span></p></dd></span></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-42755216468584720342009-12-05T05:33:00.003+13:002009-12-05T05:52:44.001+13:00Knitting Patterns now in stores<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGsO4Ps-U18UKo5kqI1xz31RJbjDqpoavaYJTrTI5n-7GHxMqMD35d3RsdSCMTUSL7mqaUm7muo2Y_cH5GkwIgFcJnJL5-C-qQ9P1yroXGHrjF2J67iKfkxh2I4QwduI-0MkIng/s1600-h/mosaic962b5f2493a9f89b69288fc67c32419b050099ee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGsO4Ps-U18UKo5kqI1xz31RJbjDqpoavaYJTrTI5n-7GHxMqMD35d3RsdSCMTUSL7mqaUm7muo2Y_cH5GkwIgFcJnJL5-C-qQ9P1yroXGHrjF2J67iKfkxh2I4QwduI-0MkIng/s400/mosaic962b5f2493a9f89b69288fc67c32419b050099ee.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411424821522018722" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Shescrafty knitting patterns are now available as leaflets in stores...if you are interested in finding where to buy or would like information on selling please email hadley@shescraftyknits.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-58059407228698333932009-12-03T04:21:00.006+13:002009-12-03T05:11:28.415+13:00Modern Baby Bonnet : Free Pattern (limited)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3990392186_41e8a47b82.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3990392186_41e8a47b82.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It seems as this last week in New York was the start of winter as the temperatures have dipped down into those brisk single digits that are hard to ignore. Brrr! Apparently we might see our first snow this weekend so there is no time to waist knitting mittens and hats to keep little ones snug and stylish. </span></span><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Good timing that the winter issue of </span></span><a href="http://www.smallmagazine.net/issue.asp"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Small Magazine</span></span></i></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> was released this week which not only f</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">eatures the most gorgeous fashions, inspiration and art for little folk but I am honored that one of my knitting patterns was selected as this issues </span></span><i><a href="http://www.smallmagazine.net/issue.asp?issue=13&page=125"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Small Project</span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. The </span></span><a href="http://www.smallmagazine.net/issue.asp?issue=13&page=125"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Modern Baby Bonnet Pattern</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> from my book </span></span><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580089607?tag=shescrafty06-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1580089607&adid=1CWABDY6WQND8ABRYHQE&"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</span></span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is available as a free PDF download for a limited time only! There are some lovely yarns to knit this cap with and some of my favorites are the Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk as well as </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Debbie Bliss</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div class="name"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cashmerino DK. See what other yarns the Modern Baby Bonnet can be knit with on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-baby-bonnet/people">Ravelry.com.</a></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_lq-qT6TapJk9Fh9ej6T2MKJH2z4UwJT7G91YKbOfEHCTdXNGbyNTrUEMPhZfBSnGqloSbrvPexwcl0oRYNJywW9vhMZI8uZY3mvQEBXwEjUffLgRdaI1dGp1A185RO1tjMkjQ/s1600-h/Screen+shot+2009-12-02+at+10.47.43+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_lq-qT6TapJk9Fh9ej6T2MKJH2z4UwJT7G91YKbOfEHCTdXNGbyNTrUEMPhZfBSnGqloSbrvPexwcl0oRYNJywW9vhMZI8uZY3mvQEBXwEjUffLgRdaI1dGp1A185RO1tjMkjQ/s320/Screen+shot+2009-12-02+at+10.47.43+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410667681791343250" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-67887204962982746232009-11-05T04:35:00.011+13:002009-11-17T04:03:48.847+13:00Free Girls Petite Beret Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3989625305_a7547b58b3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 443px; height: 294px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3989625305_a7547b58b3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">When I began </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.shescrafty.com/Home.php">Shescrafty Knits</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> over 7 years ago I was selling knitted baby hats, cardigans and booties that were hand knitted by my fine group of knitters here in New Zealand. One of the of the most popular hats was the Petite Beret which is now included in my baby pattern book </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580089607?ie=UTF8&tag=shescrafty06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1580089607%22%3EVintage%20Knits%20for%20Modern%20Babies%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=shescrafty06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1580089607%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. We have knit this cap in hundreds of color combinations over the years and the possibilities are endless</span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Since the Petite Beret pattern in my book go up to age 3, I thought I would include the pattern here for ages 4-8 years for those of you who's girls are growing up before your eyes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk_-bxT9TY4Z1cd3yrKXV9B5-vJcy67JL-QDo67IJKFC5K2U-jzetAMKnVbQV-OwkD-k4CcF6FrYG_SyzmjAzWRi_Ernx87qQ5hparQ4ET5j69xSwt5y0DbRx3LQsPYbNXcARIA/s1600-h/mosaicfe7fb19dfff495ef116d46705f002965abae75a9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk_-bxT9TY4Z1cd3yrKXV9B5-vJcy67JL-QDo67IJKFC5K2U-jzetAMKnVbQV-OwkD-k4CcF6FrYG_SyzmjAzWRi_Ernx87qQ5hparQ4ET5j69xSwt5y0DbRx3LQsPYbNXcARIA/s400/mosaicfe7fb19dfff495ef116d46705f002965abae75a9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403252830336666178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span></span><p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><b>Girls Petite Beret (ages 4-8)</b></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Size</b> <br /></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">To fit girls age 4-8 years<br /><br /><b>Materials</b><br />*50g Ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino or other DK/semi worsted yarn. <br /></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">*Yarn of choice for i-cord (fingering/4ply works best) <br /></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">*1 Pair US 3 (3.25mm)knitting needles.<br />*1 Pair US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles.<br />*2 double pointed needles US 5 (3.75mm)</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 4.3pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Gauge</b><br /></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 4.3pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">24sts and 32 rows to 4” (10cm) on larger needles in st st. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 4.3pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b> </b></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Cap</b> <br /></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Using smaller needles, CO 90 sts loosley. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Work 8 rows in K1, P1 rib. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Next row: *(K1, inc) 15x; (k2, inc) 7x; k1 rep from * to end (156 sts). </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Next Row: Purl </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Work eyelet row as follows: K4, *yo, k2tog, k2, rep from * to end </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Next Row: Purl</span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Work 14 rows of st st. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Shape </b><b>Crown </b></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">1st row: K1, *K15, K2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">2nd and alt rows: P </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">3rd row: K1, *K14, K2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2</span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">5th row: K1, *K13, K2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2</span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">7th row: K1, *K12, K2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Continue to decrease in this way on every following alt row until 21 sts remain. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Next row: Purl </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Next Row: K1, K2tog 10 times. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Thread wool through remaining 11 sts and fasten off securely. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Make i-Cord</b></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">CO 3 sts using double pointed needles. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Knit, don't turn. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Slip the sts back to the beginning of the needle and k the row again. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Continue in this manner until you have a short length of knitting, pull down on the cord and the gap at the back will close. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Continue until the cord is the 30” (76cm). </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Thread the yarn through the sts and pull firmly. </span> </p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Finishing</b></span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:georgia;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Press fabric according to instructions on ball. Using back stitch, join seam. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-family:arial;"> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Starting at the side towards the front, weave i-cord through eyelets and tie a bow at open end.</span> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-63985998422962356902009-10-19T02:51:00.011+13:002009-10-28T05:01:50.603+13:00Magpie Patterns<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9paao_8ebhZHILtUktiA1ZpapujqN84_725AeDwv04-gr-ZsGVt6fd_YHWl70E2m4C6-GO85C3PNjF3C_ofs2ZcS2J03eePuxbcjMR-bQs9YMSXkeQJC6vo6Y27eb2zyJfNw9aw/s1600-h/LogoMain.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9paao_8ebhZHILtUktiA1ZpapujqN84_725AeDwv04-gr-ZsGVt6fd_YHWl70E2m4C6-GO85C3PNjF3C_ofs2ZcS2J03eePuxbcjMR-bQs9YMSXkeQJC6vo6Y27eb2zyJfNw9aw/s400/LogoMain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393958174126941394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">As the cooler Autumn temps are settling in on us here in New York, I am suddenly itching to knit and I have about a years worth of knitting projects in the queue. (just as well because I am in the midst of an almost perpetual winter since leaving the Southern Hemisphere for the Northern).</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I have been browsing the book shops and knitting stores here in New York and I realize there is no shortage of patterns and projects but for me it has been an overwhelming experience. When I get overwhelmed, I run home and log onto </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ravelry.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to help me figure out which pattern is best. Ravelry is great but still, there is a lot to weed through.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Then along came </span><a href="http://www.magpiepatterns.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Magpie Patterns</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> which has a lovely (and growing) selection of independent needlework patterns including knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing all displayed by the well curated eye of its owner. In addition to individual patterns there is a beautiful selection of all my favorite craft books as well. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />Over the years I have had many requests for a baby cardigan pattern that is knit all-in-one piece. I finally found one on Magpie Knits!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.magpiepatterns.com/product-details.php?ProductID=KN004JR&DesignerCode=JRV0N00"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Manda Ruth</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, a little hooded cardigan by Jane Richmond, is knit from the top down and is virtually seamless. Seed stitch adds texture to this raglan sweater and worsted weight yarn makes this project fly off the needles. How cute? </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.magpiepatterns.com/product-images/MandaRuth-1-large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 348px;" src="http://www.magpiepatterns.com/product-images/MandaRuth-1-large.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-53121651559872169202009-10-18T03:23:00.014+13:002009-10-28T05:01:15.128+13:00Pilgrimage to Brooklyn General<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4019508406_456ce63e65.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4019508406_456ce63e65.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />While we are in NY for 4 months, my 6 year old son is not starting school here because he just finished Montessori school in New Zealand and the new school year starts in Feb there. Jasper is not very good with new things, so we decided he would stay home with me for the 4 months and I would get a babysitter 2 days a week so I can get some work done (and shopping). So yesterday on one of my babysitter days I was determined to check out another yarn shop. So far I have been a little underwhelmed when I visited Purl Soho (great yarns but too cramped and no room to play) and my local Knit-A-Way (decent selection but too blah and uninspiring). I really wanted to find a yarn store that would make me weak in the knees and inspire me to create (and part with my Visa). Well my good friends, I have found all these things and more at <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/">Brooklyn General</a> in Red Hook.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I apologize for my crappy photos but my camera broke and I am left taking photos with my iphone until it is replaced. It is well worth noting that the Hodge Podge Farm Blog has better <a href="http://hodgepodgefarm.blogspot.com/2007/05/brookyn-general-store.html">pictures</a> that are worth checking out as the Brooklyn General website doesn't give you the real impression of the amazing fiber on display and the exquisite selection of fabrics and books. </div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/4019507736_8794a54303.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/4019507736_8794a54303.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div>I only had a limited amount of time in the shop but the super friendly gal behind the counter was all too helpful giving me a little tour of the yarns she is most fond of. Since I live in New Zealand which would you believe has the worst yarn stores in the world (don't get me started!), coming to Brooklyn General I felt like a pilgrim that finally reached the shrine. The store itself is just bursting with color and texture not only from the products but the old wooden shelving that was part of the original General Store it had been before the knitters moved in. The store stocks only high quality natural fiber yarns which are chosen by color, feel and apparently smell. I love that. I was completely overwhelmed with all the varieties of small batch kettle dyed wools, crazy felted yarn from Germany and luscious sock yarns, super bulky merino dyed in candy colors. I ended up buying 4 skeins of Malabrigio Chunky Merino in Paris Night which is a kettle dyed deep dark midnight blue with hints of deep purple throughout. Oh dear, I am in love with this yarn and have big plans to knit Emory a chill choker (now on the needles) and my Mom one of my Wellington Southerly Cowls for her birthday. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/4018810519_2bd7301fa8_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 480px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/4018810519_2bd7301fa8_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This weekend there is the <a href="http://www.sheepandwool.com/">Sheep and Wool Festival</a> in Rinebeck NY. Everyone who knits is going to Rinebeck except me, bummer. Lately I am not into conventions or large gatherings of any kind. Perhaps I burnt out at the Polymer Clay convention back in 97, I dunno. Maybe it was all those years selling my jewelry at craft fairs in California or the Bead conventions in Santa Fe. But I am sure if I went to Rinebeck I would be blown away with the selection of yarns, vendors and of course sheep. Something I do get plenty of in New Zealand :)<div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-33169775052277720802009-10-07T02:20:00.007+13:002009-10-19T02:51:42.095+13:00Vintage Knits for Modern Babies in Stores<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3416711310/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 410px; height: 363px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3416711310_6b1a8473bb.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3416711310/">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies Cover</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/hadleyfierlinger/">hadleyfierlinger</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Today is the day that my book hits the stores! <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781580089609">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</a> (Random House) is available wherever books are sold and on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580089607?ie=UTF8&tag=shescrafty06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1580089607%22%3EVintage%20Knits%20for%20Modern%20Babies%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=shescrafty06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1580089607%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20%21important;%20margin:0px%20%21important;%22%20/%3E">amazon.com</a>.<br /><br />Or, better yet head down to your local knitting shop and pick up a copy along with yarn to knit one of the 25 vintage inspired baby and toddler patterns included in the book. From caps, cardigans and mittens to bonnets, booties and blankets.<br /><br />Vintage Knits for Modern Babies will be available in New Zealand, Australia and the UK and South Africa in coming weeks. More news coming soon!<br /><br />You can get a signed copy of my book on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32134193">Etsy shop</a> and I can ship overseas.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-38253479492264330842009-09-30T03:53:00.006+13:002009-09-30T04:37:56.878+13:00Purl Soho<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3953525226/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3953525226_bf959cb8a7.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3953525226/">Purl Knitting Store</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/hadleyfierlinger/">hadleyfierlinger</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Sorry for such a long time between posts but I have moved myself and my family from New Zealand to Brooklyn NY for 4 months. We have finally found our feet and are enjoying all the thrills and ills that NY is famous for. Not much has changed in NY since I was last here 10 years ago. In fact, I am amazed how little ever changes here. In some ways I feel like the East Coast of the US is frozen in time and I have a hunch that people like it that way. Fashions come and go and people jump on board in one way or another until they have had enough and then they toss it aside like yesterdays news. The revival of Knitting was of those trends that got it's start in NY. In Manhattan alone there are at least 10 knitting stores and last week I went exploring in Soho to visit one of my favorites : <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl">Purl.</a></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">Wow, just walking up to the store front was a magical moment for me. I have always loved the color of the storefront and the beautiful details of the shop itself and in person there were so many more details to admire like the original mosaic tile floor and beautiful NY style details in the wood work and door frame. I was also surprised to see just how small the store is in person. There were 3 employees, and maybe 4 customers and there was nowhere to move! I felt a little overwhelmed by the selection of yarns and ended up not buying anything but planning on returning for a ball of the <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/yarndetail/3436">Jade Saphire</a> 12 ply Cashmere ($42 a skein) as soon as I can think of a project that only needs one skein. That yarn is amazing! I think Purl is such a success because of the way the yarns are displayed like they are objects to be coveted. Each little cubby overflowing with rare gems glimmering and calling to you to admire them. It was hard to resist not pulling out all the skeins and rolling around on them which is what I really wanted to do.</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">After visiting Purl, I walked over to The Point Knitting Cafe which sadly has closed down. This was just the beginning of a trend that I am sensing : knitting has had it's day as a trend and is returning to it's roots as a craft with longevity. Knitting is not a flash in the pan trend, it is a life long journey in which your skills improve as you work to create useful and beautiful garments that are treasures. Ok, maybe we will see a few less ipod coseys around the hood but the rest of us will keep knitting weather it be only sometimes. And, we need good knitting stores to make our projects sing!</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">On the subway ride home, I noticed a middle aged woman who brought our her crochet and began to work some rows on a egg yellow acrylic baby sweater. I have never understood why people use acrylic when they are going to the trouble to knit something with their blood, sweat and tears shouldn't it be a work of art made of beautiful yarn? </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-55008023065090756472009-08-21T10:20:00.005+12:002009-08-21T10:33:37.041+12:00Coming to a town near you<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(48, 48, 48); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; ">Some exciting changes are happening around here as my family and I are coming to New York for 4 months this Fall! Come and meet me on my travels around New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco and Keep an eye out for new events to be added (let me know if you’d like me to visit your store or event.) I will have a few samples from Vintage Knits for Modern Babies on display as well as copies of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2458&section_id=5132715">Shescrafty Baby Patterns</a> available including my new <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/mademoiselle-beret-knitting-pattern/7264082">Madamoiselle Beret</a> and Baby Fingerless Mittens.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#303030;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#303030;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">I am over the moon looking forward to checking out my favorite knitting shops and buying up lots of yarn I can't get easily in New Zealand. I would love to hear your favorite knitting spots so I don't miss anything! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#303030;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#303030;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">I will be sure to post about my travels which begin on Sept 1.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-27739052792361053262009-06-11T14:11:00.009+12:002009-08-24T21:23:12.566+12:00Mademoiselle Beret Knitting Pattern<span style="font-size:180%;">O</span>ne of my most popular patterns for children is now available for women...Voila La <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/mademoiselle-beret-knitting-pattern/7264082">Mademoiselle Bere</a><a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/mademoiselle-beret-knitting-pattern/7264082">t</a>! Ready to download as a PDF at <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/mademoiselle-beret-knitting-pattern/7264082">lulu.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhk8bXkip9umJHTIGHyefRd-R0VYyI3Giy8fqVEmb6M8vudkUMmCdHh4VaPnrt5oAt9XljoAKZBW_Nmj2JjCdstCoc9pVLRF2cJO8UCQEWjWoNgRNMxHCghb-FPuf43Xcji8_zeQ/s1600-h/P1060573.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhk8bXkip9umJHTIGHyefRd-R0VYyI3Giy8fqVEmb6M8vudkUMmCdHh4VaPnrt5oAt9XljoAKZBW_Nmj2JjCdstCoc9pVLRF2cJO8UCQEWjWoNgRNMxHCghb-FPuf43Xcji8_zeQ/s400/P1060573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347407424659243330" border="0" /></a><br />In my Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2458">shop</a> I sell the Petite Beret which is the girls version of this cap knit with New Zealand Merino wool in many different colors. This cap has been very popular in part because it is quite girly and sophisticated, very comfortable and because it's one-size-fits-all designs means kids can use it for 3-4 years without growing out of it. If you would like to knit The Petite Beret pattern, it is included in my upcoming book <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://tinyurl.com/ncm65u">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</a>. (see photo below)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuyVD_3MPp5hWlKhcITVL8KBhc-CE1TaybXRlk-nymURx1WhbUFEMD1d7_J9TFyremEjANYfKi6SzJSBKhvMglpRnAzwDM8LlwZT6eNCOMdzdacIu2I7VJn4PRmEpQjH8JH8CPA/s1600-h/P1060476.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuyVD_3MPp5hWlKhcITVL8KBhc-CE1TaybXRlk-nymURx1WhbUFEMD1d7_J9TFyremEjANYfKi6SzJSBKhvMglpRnAzwDM8LlwZT6eNCOMdzdacIu2I7VJn4PRmEpQjH8JH8CPA/s400/P1060476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347406997135831922" border="0" /></a><br />Over the years I have knit this cap in a womens size for friends and family using RYC Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Sublime Angora Merino and my personal favorite Suri Merino in Twilight from <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarn_detail.php?yarns_ID=15">Blue Sky Alpacas</a>. Alpaca is one of my favorite fibers as it is very soft, lightweight and incredily warm making it a great choice for a winter hat. In New Zealand there isn't a lot of Alpaca around but I did get some Blue Sky Alpacas from <a href="http://www.southseasknitting.com/">South Seas Knitting</a> to make this cap (see photo above). If you plan to knit this cap, don't be shy about using your favorite semi-worsted or DK weight yarn and play around with different colors and yarn weights for the adjustable <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips">i-cord</a>. This is a very fun and versitile cap that fits all sizes making it a great gift. You can knit one for yourself, and one for a small person!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjnQD6ABGGGSfsx74fbDd1FtC3jW7Dk-Ot5HjBgyb-JjIFOlnoyWwh2tkAMBHlb_BoNqdvDsNjWIUtBhRdJ5MlA5O-Fj3KtP06pMidjnMTpGLGPqeUxa90IuN24gdREgCZgg1eQ/s1600-h/car_coat-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjnQD6ABGGGSfsx74fbDd1FtC3jW7Dk-Ot5HjBgyb-JjIFOlnoyWwh2tkAMBHlb_BoNqdvDsNjWIUtBhRdJ5MlA5O-Fj3KtP06pMidjnMTpGLGPqeUxa90IuN24gdREgCZgg1eQ/s400/car_coat-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347411913051974674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Inspired by my favorite little girls hat, La Petite Beret which will be in my upcoming </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://shescraftyness.blogspot.com/2009/04/vintage-knits-for-modern-babies-sneak.html">book</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> (fall 09) </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://tinyurl.com/ncm65u">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> (available for pre order on Amazon.com)</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-10977694221978723402009-06-09T11:52:00.005+12:002009-06-10T14:41:51.045+12:00Cap with Kitty Ears Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Q4f_Mh4ztQW351gKEXZPTnPRujMk-rMbY1xvR74BGOMhvcs8n3WPApDVmwRW0TG-209s813nFr6T8OrKb9PCkxguG5icxn2fpCkOSxO6eQgh55PdzA17Hrv4udKxzo0ge2Zf7A/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Q4f_Mh4ztQW351gKEXZPTnPRujMk-rMbY1xvR74BGOMhvcs8n3WPApDVmwRW0TG-209s813nFr6T8OrKb9PCkxguG5icxn2fpCkOSxO6eQgh55PdzA17Hrv4udKxzo0ge2Zf7A/s400/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345109432004249154" border="0" /></a><br />One of my favorite vintage patterns is from a beautiful Bernat Handicrafter booklet I picked up on Ebay. These Bernat booklets are filled with muted kodachrome colors and packed with classic designs, some of which are knit with a fairly chunky Bernat yarn. I wanted to knit up this wee Cap with Kitty Ears perfectly matched to the pale grey Zara Plus merino that was lonely in my stash. As I was knitting I came across many outdated terms and had to rip out my work about 3 times until I got it figured out. Once I got the pattern sorted it was really quick and easy to knit up and the yarn is so lovely and soft it makes the perfect quick baby gift. I wanted to share the pattern with you and so I have changed and updated it for modern knitters.<br /><br />*I would love to see your versions of this cap so be sure to add photos of your finished cap to the Shescrafty Knits <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/512942@N24/">flickr group</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54LBM0_JUZfjqCljfoQsPjjm_QdZoqnH6nyrbDfr4KdxU2fMXK6KEyM_6J5Ye_6Ye5SVM6u_xw1P_h5WkUAfZclUS_sWE6SdJSpeWY1csH2XFNIYN1DIkISGPjy1DsG3YexPoyQ/s1600-h/P1060757.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54LBM0_JUZfjqCljfoQsPjjm_QdZoqnH6nyrbDfr4KdxU2fMXK6KEyM_6J5Ye_6Ye5SVM6u_xw1P_h5WkUAfZclUS_sWE6SdJSpeWY1csH2XFNIYN1DIkISGPjy1DsG3YexPoyQ/s400/P1060757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345110243441052914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Cap With Kitty Ears<br /><br />Materials<br />2 50g balls of Zara Plus extra fine merino in Shade 27<br /><br />Tapestry Needle<br /><br />One Button<br /><br />Crochet Hook for making button loop<br /><br />Needle Size<br />One pair US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles.<br /><br />One pair US 8 (5mm) knitting needles.<br /><br />Gauge<br /><br />5 stitches per inch<br /><br />Abbreviations<br />Pretty standard abbreiviations with the exception of KRL = Knit Right Loop. Insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click <a href="http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases">here</a>.<br /><br />Cap<br /><br />Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 60 sts.<br /><br />Work 8 rows in K1, P1 rib. Inc 1 st at end of last row. – 61 sts.<br /><br />Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.<br /><br />Row 1: K22, put a marker on needle, P1, K1 in moss stitch for 17 sts and put a marker on needle, K22 sts.<br /><br />Row 2: P22, work next 17 sts in moss st, P22 sts. Keeping the 17 sts between markers in moss st and remaining sts in stocking stitch, work evenly until piece measures 2 ½ inches, ending with a WS row<br /><br />Shape Ears<br /><br />KRL = insert right needle into right loop of stitch just below next stitch; place it onto left needle and knit it; then knit the stitch on needle. For video help click here.<br /><br />Row 1: knit to first stitch before next marker, KRL, k1, KRL, p1, work in moss stitch to 1 st before next marker, p1 tbl of next st in row below, k1, KRL, k1, k to end of row. – 1 st increased on each side of both markers.(move stitch markers to keep 17 sts moss stitch in center.<br /><br />Row: P 24, work center 17 sts in moss st, P 24.<br /><br />NOTE: all increases are made by knitting through back of loop of next st in row below, being sure to keep all increased sts in stocking st.<br /><br />Row 3: *K to 1st st before next marker, inc 1 st on each side of marker, k1, work center 17 sts in moss stitch, inc one stitch on each side of next marker, k to end of row.<br /><br />Row 4: P 26, work center 17 stitches in moss stitch, P26.<br /><br />Keeping the center 17 sts in moss stitch and rem sts in st st, cont to inc 1 st on each side of each marker on every other row 8 times more, ending with a WS row.<br /><br />Shape Back<br /><br />At the beginning of each of the next 2 rows BO 42 sts. Continue in moss st on rem 17 sts until piece is same length as bound off edges. BO.<br /><br />Neck Band<br /><br />Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, CO 15 sts for chin strap. On same needle with RSF, pick up 58 sts around lower edge of cap. K1, P1 in ribbing for 1 inch. BO.<br /><br />Finishing<br /><br />Sew back seams. Crochet a button loop at the end of chin strap. Sew button on chinstrap.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Mftj5X1ktxPHUYozc7vlH1WEm3GDBEjuuVWMwoYYW4D3FbtKmLa3bQjY3D9vJUFHgx0tObIGJQFCMYd0CMy0vrfbEVVDMpdWWWE4Xve3I5WQqfciX7jWhAwucRtYbyPzQHcHLA/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Mftj5X1ktxPHUYozc7vlH1WEm3GDBEjuuVWMwoYYW4D3FbtKmLa3bQjY3D9vJUFHgx0tObIGJQFCMYd0CMy0vrfbEVVDMpdWWWE4Xve3I5WQqfciX7jWhAwucRtYbyPzQHcHLA/s400/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345110532380284898" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-13618126751044470842009-05-04T07:10:00.008+12:002009-05-04T07:37:01.217+12:00Knitted Tattoo for MomWhat better way to honor mom this year than by giving her a tattoo? Not a real tattoo silly, a knitted one! Download the <a href="http://www.jujubeandlolo.com/patterns/hearttattoo.php">FREE pattern</a> for this little <span><span class="large bold">Winged Heart Tattoo</span></span> at <span id="leftTop"><a href="http://www.jujubeandlolo.com/index.php">Jujube + Lolo</a>, home of lovely knitting patterns by </span><span><a href="http://annypurls.blogspot.com/">annypurls</a></span><span id="leftTop">.</span> Anny is such a talent and her designs always inspire me. I think there is just enough time for me to knit one of these softies before Mothers Day! Thanks for the free pattern Anny!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jujubeandlolo.com/images/prodhearttattoo/HT%20hands%20large.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 323px;" src="http://www.jujubeandlolo.com/images/prodhearttattoo/HT%20hands%20large.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><span id="leftTop"> </span><br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Fletch/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-5234592633863652492009-04-28T11:03:00.005+12:002009-05-02T11:34:58.507+12:00S A L E ends Sunday!<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3480819753/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 385px; height: 258px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3480819753_e16f17863b.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3480819753/">poppytalk</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/hadleyfierlinger/">hadleyfierlinger</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> The new <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/">Poppytalk Handmade Market</a> is all about kids and mother's day this month and once again, there are some lovely items to covet so be sure to check them out before the show ends on May 11th. For mother's day this year I sent my husband and oldest son to the site for inspiration (just in case they needed it).<br /><br />In my <a href="http://www.shescrafty.etsy.com/">Etsy store</a> there is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2458&section_id=6094633">20% off S A L E</a> going on until Sunday! New designs and one-of-a-kind pieces are all reduced so it is a great time to get a baby gift.<br /><br />Much more going on in the studio: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hadleyfierlinger/3422270213/">Mademoiselle Beret Knitting Pattern</a> will be available by next week and a new FREE baby pattern is on it's way too.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-31275967026203524922009-04-06T11:04:00.006+12:002009-04-07T09:10:34.527+12:00Vintage Knits for Modern Babies : sneak peek!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW3bFBp0rrg-yMq4zNCU90bxRDtbjO5mbRS4leSWQ8s9R50AoCB6PBap8AhKIqvDKrtaU9Z8wmwrBlH4fVjjuc2v_qOexsDPR1dHKdMs9sxvAn-SbJNlX7UtYHpECsbkubuNfhg/s1600-h/Book+Cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW3bFBp0rrg-yMq4zNCU90bxRDtbjO5mbRS4leSWQ8s9R50AoCB6PBap8AhKIqvDKrtaU9Z8wmwrBlH4fVjjuc2v_qOexsDPR1dHKdMs9sxvAn-SbJNlX7UtYHpECsbkubuNfhg/s400/Book+Cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321351748415406546" border="0" /></a><br />My publisher, <a href="http://www.tenspeed.com/">Ten Speed Press</a>, just sent me a sneak peek at the fall 09 <a href="http://www.tenspeed.com/aboutus/ViewOurCatalogs.htm?zenid=395b70909f8af058707a99b617f12981">catalog</a> and I have to say it is pretty exciting to see my knitting book featured inside. After a year of work, it is a great feeling to see the book in the final form. <span style="font-style: italic;">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</span> features 25 heirloom-quality patterns simplified for modern knitters. Patterns include caps, booties, blankets, mittens, sweaters, layette sets, toys and more. <span style="font-style: italic;">Vintage Knits</span> will be available in the US as well as NZ, Australia, Canada, UK, and South Africa. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_0_25?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=vintage+knits+for+modern+babies&sprefix=Vintage+Knits+for+modern+">Available</a> October 2009.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngl9ZY4-4qiDqeVxA_lY5YXJs-dKe8Pvkcu0abvwTfzIbn57rRd8jL1kpRNVLz70M5UaQ30bDcATZWulU3SigGzVYD3bdc0x8b_a7Tau38vAdEJBs63-G90bwKw2umKGS7fMlLg/s1600-h/image0-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngl9ZY4-4qiDqeVxA_lY5YXJs-dKe8Pvkcu0abvwTfzIbn57rRd8jL1kpRNVLz70M5UaQ30bDcATZWulU3SigGzVYD3bdc0x8b_a7Tau38vAdEJBs63-G90bwKw2umKGS7fMlLg/s400/image0-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321350047138177714" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-2033523260628560282009-03-22T19:51:00.006+13:002009-03-22T20:52:30.171+13:00Poppytalk Green MarketMy knits were selected to be part of the new Green Pop Spring Market at <a href="http://poppytalkhandmade.com/">Poppytalk Handmade</a> this month.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJKoOhbcS3bRO2aWTs3dOKLmS3sYg6aZed6WELkAcizRM-h02mFxwyQQwdY3SlUdBDkVjM6sLg6k4m7dE5zXa_87-kFqLRNqdy662wSgME9p4pNhOfokuYqeHljzxaVlFhdxA_A/s1600-h/Fullscreen+capture+3222009+80300+PM.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJKoOhbcS3bRO2aWTs3dOKLmS3sYg6aZed6WELkAcizRM-h02mFxwyQQwdY3SlUdBDkVjM6sLg6k4m7dE5zXa_87-kFqLRNqdy662wSgME9p4pNhOfokuYqeHljzxaVlFhdxA_A/s320/Fullscreen+capture+3222009+80300+PM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315906889223803138" border="0" /></a>Poppytalk is a curated monthly online street market that showcases handmade goods of emerging design talent from around the world. It's like my dream craft market that we don't have in Wellington and it's just as well that most of the sellers ship to New Zealand. Some absolutely beautiful hand made goods and vintage treats for every budget many which are one offs so be sure to snatch up something you see quickly. There are amazing textile jewelry pieces from <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery37">kjoo</a>, fun vintage inspired bags and tea towels from <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery82">showpony</a> and my personal fave, hand crafted measuring spoons with little birds from <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery5">beehive kitchenware</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span> If it's affordable art you are after there is much to choose from. Everything on Poppytalk is hand made and you can treat yourself for as little as $5! WOOT!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirD5xoHLKUR2r4dWVirke4sYFCV7wlG3Bkrsqjgj2Wh3lrdV15hhYgrQPnF4awgpxD8FSI_o8zYUejTnFosSJoRPbAPzeJU6hxtqWFKkbjbkoLFGejRFgB_WDOuTqnIwcyDoUDLg/s1600-h/BMS-LARGE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirD5xoHLKUR2r4dWVirke4sYFCV7wlG3Bkrsqjgj2Wh3lrdV15hhYgrQPnF4awgpxD8FSI_o8zYUejTnFosSJoRPbAPzeJU6hxtqWFKkbjbkoLFGejRFgB_WDOuTqnIwcyDoUDLg/s320/BMS-LARGE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315916641557542050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><br /></strong><br /><strong><br /><br /></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-15053820925738076562009-02-23T14:02:00.008+13:002009-02-23T14:30:40.754+13:00Vintage Patterns<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZlvgPrBupdKXxNIm93orysSkFzO7D0MMmFQyhC4By_XyDGQdB2lwYRDieQsVWD5r1n_jfjsVLAGq8KvrnSV83H94oeRJSgMqlKntI1O0OG3E2HXHk7RuJVALs2eX_eVYL-fXnQ/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZlvgPrBupdKXxNIm93orysSkFzO7D0MMmFQyhC4By_XyDGQdB2lwYRDieQsVWD5r1n_jfjsVLAGq8KvrnSV83H94oeRJSgMqlKntI1O0OG3E2HXHk7RuJVALs2eX_eVYL-fXnQ/s400/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305795077373061954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wow, I have been away for quite a while! Yes, indeed, I have had a wonderful summer and a great big break from all things baby knitting however, it is time to get back into the knitting! Over the summer I have collected quite a few new vintage knitting pattern booklets for my ever growing collection. One of my faves is the one my husband gave me for xmas this year called the <span style="font-style: italic;">Beehive Baby Book</span>. Yes, there are several, nay, dozens if not hundreds of <span style="font-style: italic;">Beehive Baby Books</span> out there (and believe me I have a few of them) but this one is extra special as it has some pretty lovely graphics and color illustrations for me to fawn over. Just the font on the cover is enough to make me giddy with delight (yes, I have problems).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV30m9Bj8ms-_Faq9_pgPUci9SFn5_gNlQdQ6Iy4sveCZ30-qjItRbFmwGR63FgZB1xNE1CyOd3K5bs6HlpDh6_CL-4kWbGtQMaGJgvPy8svkgyZztgvHZO58zhoXIqYr1Ebvyqg/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV30m9Bj8ms-_Faq9_pgPUci9SFn5_gNlQdQ6Iy4sveCZ30-qjItRbFmwGR63FgZB1xNE1CyOd3K5bs6HlpDh6_CL-4kWbGtQMaGJgvPy8svkgyZztgvHZO58zhoXIqYr1Ebvyqg/s200/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305795357591739586" border="0" /></a><br />Now that the book is well on it's way to being printed, I can take a little time and finally play around with some of these beautiful vintage baby patterns. So, for the next few weeks I have decided to devote myself to knitting some of the beautiful patterns I have collected over the years and you can find the finnished peices in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=2458">etsy</a> shop starting today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmo2dstso5dM4XCAYC2IQaDaYuy7D1XCXy8EOKGSOMo-DINWvJM_dl4qXD519a7GLcrcfSvI4LX_j1f4Gq8rGBGEkSOOura5AVNnxZ-xoeZ-AbbZ6knCqTVrH3pnkaSJL46UUxQ/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmo2dstso5dM4XCAYC2IQaDaYuy7D1XCXy8EOKGSOMo-DINWvJM_dl4qXD519a7GLcrcfSvI4LX_j1f4Gq8rGBGEkSOOura5AVNnxZ-xoeZ-AbbZ6knCqTVrH3pnkaSJL46UUxQ/s200/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305795622799210690" border="0" /></a>There is only one size and color of each pattern available as this is a one offI loved one little cardigan pattern in perticular called "In the Modern Manner" (above) which sold me with the catchy tag line "grown-up cardigans are worn by all the best babies". And, seeing as how the good olde cardi is all the rage this year, I figured they were right.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosYvmqLvy2kDZz669aHrq3CP04MEbfOGJSjmx6t175OyBhJ6y0v2ez0SdTfyLojX4SYGf_MOZ-quG50r-93-04cocIIQWUX3l9RHbLjS5SBWfyP-6EYWJ_OdgloBn8RNncZfNTQ/s1600-h/P1060401.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosYvmqLvy2kDZz669aHrq3CP04MEbfOGJSjmx6t175OyBhJ6y0v2ez0SdTfyLojX4SYGf_MOZ-quG50r-93-04cocIIQWUX3l9RHbLjS5SBWfyP-6EYWJ_OdgloBn8RNncZfNTQ/s200/P1060401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305795840449923794" border="0" /></a>Here is the "Modern Cardigan" (funny to think that once cardigns were "modern") This pattern made an adorable little sweater for newborns to 3 mos and I had it knit in a lovely pure merino 3ply in ivory. Just like the photo from the 50's.<br /><br />Also in the Beehive Baby Book are some really funny photos as below...I think there should be more photos like this in knitting pattern books! I always think, where is this person today?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ri54A7aJCuFFaTfOLgKJccozuHpX9WAGURkapFufya-lX29Y6CPgddOe_lckQbitCL6N15tLo2YwSS25WaZoHqWdK9W9BpYzS6S-XgeedXDnPlLmGlGcVNFamF3RRHqmHXxH_Q/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ri54A7aJCuFFaTfOLgKJccozuHpX9WAGURkapFufya-lX29Y6CPgddOe_lckQbitCL6N15tLo2YwSS25WaZoHqWdK9W9BpYzS6S-XgeedXDnPlLmGlGcVNFamF3RRHqmHXxH_Q/s320/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305796022346392338" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-73740111526124701272008-11-21T14:10:00.005+13:002008-11-21T14:28:33.118+13:00Last but not least<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwRsNu2RE0dTPar8yXky4yT-iNij1pX-UBh2g211uGha3pQa_obIcmCooRPWpA1XWLrVnShMY9W4BUEVVVGDkZqhTxtCGhe3d_WceikBJqRjBinRdAwvxRetyZwqfYguO3e66vQ/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwRsNu2RE0dTPar8yXky4yT-iNij1pX-UBh2g211uGha3pQa_obIcmCooRPWpA1XWLrVnShMY9W4BUEVVVGDkZqhTxtCGhe3d_WceikBJqRjBinRdAwvxRetyZwqfYguO3e66vQ/s320/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270914580994728770" border="0" /></a><br />I am feeling a bit giddy this week because we have almost finished the photo shoot for <span style="font-style: italic;">Vintage Knits for Modern Babies</span> and I have handed in my manuscript including 25 knitting patterns - including a Layette Set, Organic Heirloom Blanket, Matinee Jacket, Ruby Slippers, Modern Baby Bonnet, Double Breasted Car Coat, Petite Beret, Charming Sweater, Cable Boots, Wavy Cashmere Blanket, Nana's Bunnies, Birdy Cardigan, Pixie Cap, Wee Mittens, Anya's Cardigan, Ballet Blossom Cardigan, Lavender Sachet, Baby Clothes Hangers, Hooded Capelet and last but not least...the Bunny Mobile. PHEW!<br /><br />Early on in the concept stage, someone at the <a href="http://www.tenspeed.com/">publisher</a> said they would like to see a baby mobile in the book. 12 months ago this sounded like a fun idea so I made some sketches and kept putting it off until finally everything was completed except the blasted mobile. Well, after 20 hours of toil, my bunny mobile is complete and off to the <a href="http://www.angelalang.com/">Photographer</a> in California. It was way more fun to make than I thought and as I was making it, I realized that there are so many ways you could take this pattern different. In the end, I wanted to keep it simple and this was the result.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP8uzbhy3zcEngp1v2GFmr3pSOG0IwJcrqvu-MZOqHTtg0s32aB-pFmxD26iJWFsCKQoQVsL3hqCzINZVlOoJ3bdGpDiRdluuQVgBXujKGQwpoPKQ2akRWxmaFa_hmeWviN_a1A/s1600-h/P1050357.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP8uzbhy3zcEngp1v2GFmr3pSOG0IwJcrqvu-MZOqHTtg0s32aB-pFmxD26iJWFsCKQoQVsL3hqCzINZVlOoJ3bdGpDiRdluuQVgBXujKGQwpoPKQ2akRWxmaFa_hmeWviN_a1A/s320/P1050357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270916318454731426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPB1RBNLJK0nfmrznsHvglGAfce9Ehgn8toW9vi6-NTOndeDLUNQvSrH_cweFkhlB2w9g5k_qSt_lYnK-GthCZDer0e242BJa3yLyfv7shDuw-z3jSj2CJjM1nynzODrSEi3_1A/s1600-h/P1050360.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPB1RBNLJK0nfmrznsHvglGAfce9Ehgn8toW9vi6-NTOndeDLUNQvSrH_cweFkhlB2w9g5k_qSt_lYnK-GthCZDer0e242BJa3yLyfv7shDuw-z3jSj2CJjM1nynzODrSEi3_1A/s320/P1050360.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270916497879715346" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-62985734836759395942008-11-01T17:42:00.006+13:002008-11-02T21:31:41.792+13:00Hooded Baby Capelet PatternMany of the 25 knitting patterns in my upcoming book were already in my head before I even started planning the book. Mostly all of my inspiration comes from my vintage knitting pattern collection. When I was planning out the patterns for the book I knew I wanted to include a baby cape or capelet. I have seen many lovely capes ranging from a long carrying cape to short little caplelets that are almost glorified collars. What I was really after was a fairy tale cape, the sort that Little Red Riding Hood would wear.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4h2vf_E5-GqYJLKYFFxHczF-MBv68oUsqUodStfyfxc4xLhJF-IazXGGUuYAcRzFShuTJ1r8uD_NKU8m6kXCELKrGLQ8-HXyrbV_iJUsWF6qcw5mevN8dysDaq_ucdbVX0jH4aw/s1600-h/babycapeimage1cr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4h2vf_E5-GqYJLKYFFxHczF-MBv68oUsqUodStfyfxc4xLhJF-IazXGGUuYAcRzFShuTJ1r8uD_NKU8m6kXCELKrGLQ8-HXyrbV_iJUsWF6qcw5mevN8dysDaq_ucdbVX0jH4aw/s400/babycapeimage1cr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263967193224994242" border="0" /></a><br />I found designing this pattern was a bit of a challenge for me because I was not sure how to approach it. Do I want it short and sweet, patterned or plain? Eventually I came across this Japeneese pattern and I was totally inspired to keep it simple (i.e. no teddy bear ears)...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLzO3XGFS9L_l7EYbQAYx3zKIj7jRmINrD0i898uFMOctxwz50RMuXJn5YRsty79S9HMUYgZBDGJr68NOE39MBJgR8cDHAbd1_s4Kbs17cJXg6h7l5kiXhGIIqUHdsOJW5qfhng/s1600-h/Japan_cape.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLzO3XGFS9L_l7EYbQAYx3zKIj7jRmINrD0i898uFMOctxwz50RMuXJn5YRsty79S9HMUYgZBDGJr68NOE39MBJgR8cDHAbd1_s4Kbs17cJXg6h7l5kiXhGIIqUHdsOJW5qfhng/s400/Japan_cape.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263968516614139138" border="0" /></a>After many trials and tweaks, I ended up with a pattern I call Hooded Baby Capelet. I think it is my <span style="font-style: italic;">favorite</span> in the book and I so wish I had a little girl to knit one for. The pattern is streight forward, easy to knit and uses the most incredibly soft Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK. The best part about it is that it is <span style="font-weight: bold;">insanely</span> cute when worn. Just the kind of pattern I like to make. (The photo I took is pretty bad as lighting was low but I had to send the cape off to the Photographer today.) I can't wait to see the pictures of the model wearing the cape for the book!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LJeHGyshSLTFVLYBYf3FJ5oC0fx3NpRcjmQAE4TvVT2vIXedtuQ8McTndupoADPMVo8aU5lc77e-_ZImxQt7Ry8oUVBFfVDgu3nS8aNVOxOPAsKUMdUemz5jaV02WBpZ2aYvUw/s1600-h/P1050310.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LJeHGyshSLTFVLYBYf3FJ5oC0fx3NpRcjmQAE4TvVT2vIXedtuQ8McTndupoADPMVo8aU5lc77e-_ZImxQt7Ry8oUVBFfVDgu3nS8aNVOxOPAsKUMdUemz5jaV02WBpZ2aYvUw/s400/P1050310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263973199650701954" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31101147.post-72760813986312729642008-09-21T12:32:00.011+12:002010-02-19T20:22:41.875+13:00Who taught you to knit?<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73VvVuhSIaGkBYG1Vpy38fAFCmLYBBxIUVOsRhyphenhyphenbKWQIBqAb8HSM3qnaKLk7h3opn7cS-Q6kMdfFjMwvZALW7p5mbf81QveQIqKHIm5hUQ-ZWJEch5_TBrOa1vqTGv1HVIdJeKQ/s200/1734611657_2929652801_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256926162248435330" border="0" /><br />I remember pretty clearly learning to knit with my mom. We would spend weekends down-the-shore in Long Beach Island, New Jersey during Sept/Oct weekends. All my memories of these weekends involved board games and some sort of craft. My mom worked full time and her idea of craft meant a really fun kit of some kind (think Pot-Holder Loops). My mom did not knit but something must have inspired her to get some red white and blue yarn (duh, it was 1976) and make me the most god awful sweater you can imagine. I must have liked it too because I wore it to my school picture day to have it immortalized.<br /><br />During this patriotic sweater making time, my mom taught me to knit. I didn't really take to it but always wished I had. It was only in my mid twenties that I picked up the needles again and like riding a bicycle, it all came back to me, however slowly.<br /><br />Do you remember learning to knit? Maybe you were taught at school, or by a member of your family? Perhaps you learned to knit later in life? Did you find it easy or a struggle? Tell me your stories about how you learned to knit.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4