Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Happy Birthday - Tunic




A Gift for my Daughter's 7th Birthday

By far, this has been one of the nicest items I have made(so I think).  I dabbled in a little bead work as well for the first time and added beading to the neck line as I knitted.  I wanted to use very subtle beads, I didn't want anything to stick out and be too obvious.  So I used clear beads to give a little bit of sparkle to the top.

Yarn used was KnitPicks cotlin, which is a DK weight. Colours used were Flamingo and Swan.  This is a cotton/linen (70 /30) blend which is perfect for the summer months.  The original pattern is the Sydney Lace Dress.  I decided to make this project into a long tunic and for my daughter to wear it with a skirt of pants.



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Teacher's Gifts!

One thing I love most about knitting, is knitting gifts for people.  I truly enjoy it and honestly hope the recipient likes the gift.  But if not, I am ok with that too.

End of school year is always busy, so I try to plan out my teacher gift giving early so I can get things done.
This year I wanted to try making some lace scarfs for a couple of teachers.  Here is my first ever lace scarf.  Made with 100% Merino Araucania Botany Lace made in Italy and in a very stunning orange colour.

I had fun making this chevron pattern as well as blocking the scarf to show off the pattern detail.  Here is the pattern if anyone is looking for it. Pearl-barred Scalloed Scarf  and it is free!





Thursday, April 18, 2013

Multi-Size Cup Cozy w/ Button


I created this multi-size cup cozy with a button, just to add a little bit of whimsy and fun to an
ordinary cup cozy. The cup cozy is made to fit a few different cup sizes, from medium to Xlarge.
I hope you enjoy the pattern and find some inspiration in creating your own little cozy.

Please feel free to create and sell as many cozy’s as you would like. But please do not sell my
written pattern. 

    $3.00


Monday, April 15, 2013

Modern Cabled Teapot Cozy- Pattern


I saw this really great Teapot Cozy at Indigo one day.  I loved it, but I knew I could knit it myself and wanted to try.
I used a different weight yarn, but still came out with a really cute Teapot Cozy.




I am offering up the pattern for free!  I hope you enjoy knitting it and it inspires you to make one to fit your teapot.
*download now*


If you are curious.  Here is a picture of the Chapters-Indigo Cozy in Red.








Friday, April 12, 2013

Test Knitting- Cup Cozy

I am looking for opinions on this little Cup Cozy that I designed.  This very functional cozy is a multi-size cozy for Tim Horton's Medium-Xlarge, or Starbucks Grande or Venti.

The cup size used in the pictures is a Tim Horton's Large.
My question is,
With or without a button?





Sunday, February 17, 2013

Knitting Classes

I am so excited!
I have decided to start my own little business and offer private knitting lessons.
I love knitting so much, that I would love to spend time with someone teaching them the very thing that I love to do.
If you are interested in some private 1-on-1 classes in the Winnipeg area please do contact me!

A few of my knits

Here are just a few things I have knitted over this past winter.



Little girls hat with flower

Adult Pom Pom Hat


Reading Mitts

Owl Cup Cozy

Infinity Cowl

Bella's(twilight) Mittens

Little Girls frilly Fingerless Gloves