Casting On and Casting Off: More WIPs!

27 11 2011

So this weekend has been very good for me and my knitting.  I have managed to finish a pair of socks for my Dad, a hat for my Dad and I’m almost done with the cardigan I started way back in October!

One pair of Maritime Socks  (pattern Maritime Wool Socks by Simone Van Iderstine).   I used only one skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease for this project and two circular needles, US size 6.   If you’re looking for a quick knit gift for a guy, this is really a great pattern and really fast if you just sit and knit.

One striped beanie for Dad!   I created my own pattern for this ribbed hat, an US size 8 circular needle and a set of DPNs, 1/2 skein of Cascade 220 Superwash and just a bit of the Cascade 220 Superwash in Gray.  I really love this yarn and think it would make a great pair of worsted weight socks.

I’m also very excited to announce that you can download a quick knit ribbed hat pattern from Caron International – A Good Ribbing Hat, His and Hers Hats – that I designed for them.  Hope you enjoy!

© 2011 by Caron International Yarns

Happy knitting!


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A new pattern to the collection, ” Just a Flapper”

7 07 2011

I’ve always been in love with the hats that Flappers wore during the roaring 20′s.  The close fitting cloche to me is always elegant and so very stylish.

With that in mind, let me introduce you to a fun quick knit hat that is finished off with crochet flowers and then lightly felted.   The brim is shaped into points that gently frame ones face when worn.   This pattern is written using hand-spun but would work just as nice with a worsted weight.

$4.00 USD

Enjoy!


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Casting On and Casting Off: Socks, Hats, Mittens and a Shawl

4 10 2010

Off the needles: As already mentioned, I just released my new scarf pattern, Sand Painting, which turned out perfect.  I was able to finish three hats for my friend in Kentucky, using the Button-Tab hat pattern by Marcia Nishioka of I Like Lemons and the Lacey Leaf Hat from Red Heart, which I modified.  I loved the Lacey Leaf Hat pattern so much, I made the hat and the mittens for me too!

Buttoned Tab Hat

Modified Lacy Leaf Hat for Bette

Lacy Leaf Hat & Mittens for Me

On the needles: I’m still working on my Spring Forward socks and should have the first sock finished this week.  I haven’t devoted enough time to this project and really need just to sit down and work on them.

I casted on the Pretty Triangle Shawl from Patons, using their new Patons Lace (80% Acrylic, 10% Mohair, 10% Wool) yarn in Sachet.  This yarn so far is really nice to knit with and I’m still in awe that it is machine washable!  The pattern is easy and simple to follow ~ can’t wait to finish it!

In the works: I’m still working on a new hat design for my ongoing Woodland Collection that will be featuring Spud & Chloe Outer in Sequoia and Namaste Farms Kid Mohair in Indian Spice.  The two fibers mixed together look awesome and will make a great hat!

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Collection Sale!

30 09 2010

It’s time to start knitting hats for the fall, for the winter and for Christmas, so I decided to have a sale on my collection of hat patterns and guess what, it’s on Ravelry!

Now until Saturday, October 16, 2010 you can enjoy $3.00 off on my Collection of Vintage Inspired Hat Patterns – that’s a $1.50 per pattern!   To receive your discount, simply click the link below this photo to instantly check out and receive this special offer, or use code AZ10 at check out by clicking on the “tag” in front of the PayPal logo for your coupon code.


Buy Now and save $3.00!

Happy knitting!


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In the works: Introducing my Woodland Collection

6 09 2010

I will be introducing several new patterns underneath my “Woodland Collection” that will feature fall colors with an ever so slight “woodsy” outdoors feel.

The first design to this new collection is “North by Northwest“.   This new hat pattern  is worked in a variation of two colors with a simple cable stitch band, available in two sizes and is a super fast  project.   This is the perfect design to  create a hat to show off your favorite school colors or your favorite Harry Potter house colors.

Woodland Collection: North by Northwest

Original design by Tina Sanders

$4.50 USD


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Fall cable and lace hat pattern review

12 08 2010

As we leave the hot days of summer behind us, we start to ponder patterns to knit for the fall and winter, for gifts and of course for Christmas gifts.   This is a great time to prioritize ones patterns and to see what patterns might be out there that you haven’t quite considered.

Today I am sharing a list of my favorite lace and cable hat, as well as beret,  patterns that are currently available online at Ravelry for free, to purchase or available on the designer’s personal website.

Patterns to consider and shown below in the below slide show are:

Please note there is music by the Secret Garden on this slideshow, so you may want to turn volume down – Thank you.

These patterns offer a variety of unique cable designs, as well as very feminine lace patterns that will inspire and maybe even awe you a bit.  Enjoy !


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Sweet Pattern – Tulip Grace Hat

7 08 2010

Just a cute hat pattern to share,  the Tulip Grace Hat by Kitman Figueroa of Kitfig.   This pattern features a  tulip design that is a quick knit project worked in the round using a size US 4 needle.    Stitches include, knit, purl, knit two together, purl two together, slip knit pass-over and yarn overs.   When done,  this hat would be perfect for gifting!

Do be sure to check out Kitman’s other patterns as well, including her latest design, Be.Leaf Shawl, also available online at Ravelry.

Yarn suggestions:  Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Berroco Vintage or Vermont Organic Fiber Company O-Wool Classic 2-Ply

Photo courtesy of Kitman Figueroa

This pattern can be purchased directly from Ravelry or from Kitman’s Etsy Shop.


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New patterns just listed …..

5 02 2010

I just listed two new patterns on Ravelry and soon will be listing on Etsy too.  These patterns feature the yummy BFL handspun by Maya of Springtree Road.   I had a lot of fun creating these two and delighted to be able to use such a soft and squishy yarn!!!

Gypsy Cables Headband

Gypsy Cables Headband

$ 4.75 USD

Thinking the 60’s or even the 70’s …. This headband is sure to bring back memories.

Knitted in a gorgeous Blue Face Leicester hand-spun by Maya of Springtree Road, the Gypsy Cables headband is not only a portable project, but a very quick and easy project too! Featuring a lovely Celtic style cable stitch pattern, this headband is kept in place with one button, or could easy have an I-Cord attached at each end for a cute tie.

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The second pattern I created was inspired from the Julie Andrews movie, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”.  Set in the 1920′s, the yummy red color of this BFL handspun made me think of a cloche.  This is a super speedy project that can be done within 6 hours or less.    Created using a gorgeous Blue Face Leicester hand-spun in Red Delicious by Maya of Springtree Road this hat is very versatile and fun to wear.

Modern Millie, Vintage Style Cloche

Modern Millie, Vintage Style Cloche
$ 4.75 USD


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Productive and fun!

5 12 2009

I recently purchased a gorgeous purse pull from Cindy, of CinLynnBoutique and found a cool purse today that it looks awesome on…. Thanks Cindy!

I have finished my “Woodland Beauty” beret for Victoria, my husband’s niece (mom to Grace).  This beret is the perfect slouch look and I truly hope that she will like it…..

Woodland Beauty – I modified the pattern for the Perfect Beret by Janelle Masters to give a more slouchy look and I also modified the top for to give a star look.  The yarn is quite yummy… for this project I used my stash yarn of Persimmon Tree Farm Pot Luck Yarn, a blend of 55% wool & 45% mohair.


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Perfect day!

22 05 2009

The desert is soaking up the rain this morning and it smells so good outside.  It’s truly hard to explain how the desert smells before and after it rains ~ it smells clean and fresh.  Hubby and I sat outside on our porch with a cup of coffee, enjoying the coolness and the pitter patter of rain drops.  I hope it rains most of the day, we truly need it in our parched valley.

I’m so excited to be off today and enjoy time with Don.  We have plans to see the new Star Trek movie today and can’t wait.   Hopefully we’ll be able to try out the new Greek restaurant today too! 

I’m working on a hat for my Mom’s friend, Carol.  It is being knitted in Patons Classic Wool in winter white.  I decided to use the Hermione Cable & Eyelet pattern from JL Yarnworks.  I love this pattern, it’s so easy and so feminine.  Should have this project completed by tomorrow and then maybe I can finish up my long forgotten mate to the Fawkes sock KAL on Ravelry.   I swear the unfinished sock that has been sitting on the coffee table staring at me is sending subliminal messages of “knit me, knit me now”!

Happy knitting!


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