Birthday Flash Sale

It's my big day over here, made bigger by the number behind it. So to celebrate I'm having a sale! 

 

Beginning now (9:30am EST) for 24 hours, use the code 30bday and get 30% off any pattern in my Ravelry store! It's a big discount for a big day :) 

 

Here's to all of us having a great day!

Mariposa Tee

Now available and just in time for warm weather!

 

 

This tee is knit top down, almost entirely in the round.

 

 

While knit completely in stockinette, the fluttery sleeves and pleated waist shaping give this simple piece some extra special details.
 

 

The yarn used is Dream in Color Wisp, a gorgeous Merino and silk blend lace that has a lovely sheen and rich color.

 

Even more, the knit along for this piece is going to be help in my group from now until the end of June. If you join the group and finish the project you will be eligible to win some very special prizes courtesy of Dream in Color.
 

Photos courtesy of Marianne Barta, blackbox-photo.com

 

 

Sizes:

28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)" bust

to be worn with no ease.

 

Yarn:

Dream in Color Wisp in Tart

2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

 

Needles/Notions:

US 3 (3.25mm) 16" circular (all sizes)

24" circular (smaller sizes)

32" circular (larger sizes)

tapestry needle

 

Special Stitches:

pattern includes directions on creating pleats as well as sewn bind off method.

 

Come KAL!


 Purchase on Ravelry (you don't need to be a member).

Wisp

I generally don't do a lot of lace projects. I have knit a Featherweight Cardigan out of Malabrigo Lace and I did the Breezy sample, and the giant Albers Shawl sample (and that should really count as at least two projects). But for some reason, I've had this idea in my head of a spring/summer tee knit in lace weight. Something simple that can be your TV knitting, but that will yield some stellar results.

 

 

I've been very lucky to work with Dream in Color Wisp, a 50/50 Merino and silk blend (550 yards per 55g hank). As with all Dream in Color yarns, the color is phenomenal and the silk gives the yarn a really lovely sheen.

This project will be available to fit sizes 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)" bust and is meant to be worn with 0" ease.

You should be able to get away with 2 skeins for most sizes, but I have listed that the 40, 42, and 44" use 3, because I hate when you run short.
 

Right now the pattern is with the tech editor but pretty soon it will be available for purchase (like, so soon!). And if you're looking for something new to make yourself for summer, I have even better news. I will be hosting a knit along of this tee over in the I Dream in Color group on Ravelry. So here's your heads up! Go join the group, get your yarn and needles and get ready.

Almost Ready to Go

I was hoping to have a few photos of my new design to share with you today but it looks like this video of cutesy little D will have to suffice. Where does the time go?

 



Yarn Acquisition

Because it isn't stashing when it has a purpose, right?

 

 I recently added a few new skeins to my collection that I have been meaning to and even needed to get. They are Noro Silk Garden Sock (color #308) and they will become --hopefully--eventually-- a second Sunny Spread blanket for my new neice, Drew.

 

Back when both my sister in law and I were pregnant, she had admired D's own Mini Sunny Spread. I told her if that was the blanket she liked, then that was the one I would make. Well, we all know how life gets in the way and the beginning of my year has been super busy but my goal is to make some time for this (over the summer at the latest) and get this to my niece before she's having babies of her own!

 

I've also received some to die for Dream in Color Wisp (color Tart), a 50/50 Merino and silk lace yarn. The sheen on this is incredible. It is a two ply yarn and while not as puffy as a single ply lace (think Mal Lace), it is definintely not as thin as other lace weight yarns.

 

 

This is already in the process of being turned into my newest design project that will be for adults! I am so entirely thrilled about this design! I took it over to my photographer, Marianne, today who will also be modeling this piece for me. I had been trying it on as I was knitting (top down!) but it never looked right on me since the sample is in her size (and my pre-baby size). Anyway, she tried it on and it fits her beautifully. I am thrilled beyond words! It will be out very soon (and keep an eye out since there will be a sale coming up very soon as well).



Diana's Blossom Scarf Sale*

 

 

I've been so busy with other things lately that I just now remembered to tell you that my pattern, Diana's Blossom Scarf*, has been on sale in the Interweave Store. It's only $3.85 right now!

 

This scarf is perfect if you are a new crocheter and looking to try something that looks phenomenal but is still easy to manage. It is worked in Malabrigo Silky Merino and the flower appliques are done in Mal Lace.

 

It's been a couple of years since this was published and I'm still wanting to make one for myself! It's about time I get on it, don't you think?

 

*Please don't ask me who Diana is. I have no idea! Interweave named the pattern :)

Join My Group!

So I've done it. I started a group on Ravelry.

 

 

 

With releasing my new pattern line this year, along with the fact that I have several patterns in the works, I thought it would be nice to have a group where those interested in new designs, pattern support, and whatever else could gather in one location.

 

My biggest fear? That no one will join! Ha! But it seems we already have a few members. Whew!

 

I will use the group exclusively to post for test knitters so if you're interested, that's the place to stay in the loop.

 

There's not much activity (yet!) but feel free to stop in and introduce yourself.