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I’m still working on the Arabella. I know I’m going to love it when it’s done. Right now? Not so much. Started out with just under 150 stitches cast on. Now that I’m on the ruffle we’re talking over 500 stitches in one row.
ONE ROW.
Today Isaiah passed 1st grade on the “A” Honor roll….He may be passing 2nd Grade before I’m done with the next row.
I liked this before I started. I just wish I hadn’t done a stitch count.
No more whining
Off to knit
Katie
In between customs I’m enjoying a bit of test knitting & have found 2 new cute patterns
Soon to be released from Claire Gentry the “Lucy Top/Dress” (shown in 2-6 month sizing)
A seamless one piece garment that can be worn as a dress & as the seasons change and your little one grows a top or tunic.
I know you will be seeing a selection of these in the Katidids Etsy Shop
My understanding is this pattern in time, will be available in sizes up to teen
The second test knit is Little Star Sweater by Emily Barbee. I’m making the 6-12 month long sleeved version. The pattern is written for short and long sleeved versions & has versions for sweater/tunic or dress lengths.
All I have left to complete is the cuffs & bottom trim and adding the buttons. I hope to have it done this evening
Also on the needles are a pair of toddler sized wide legged beach comber short’s
They need a few more inches of length and a pocket added to complete.
Hopefully both will be completed this evening but I think the allure of the sunshine and pool are pretty strong
Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.
And remember to thank a Veteran for their service!
Katie
I’ve had this pattern in my knitting queue for quite a while & have just now gotten to it. Wish I’d found the time sooner.
Eloise Onsie, a fairly new pattern by Claire Gentry
The pattern as written is a sweet onsie with a mock gathered neck & capped sleeves. I added a skirt…just because. I’ve another lined up as I think it will be so versatile for any baby’s wardrobe
Photos are fresh off the needles and unblocked
I added a skirt…just because.
Accent buttons from Ayarina’s Button shop on Etsy
And there is nothing to brighten your day like FLUFFY MAIL!!!
Finished the other day is a medium teal soaker
Hmmm, looks blue here
The wide legged board shorts are almost to the gusset. I’ve been playing around with the leg fullness…photos up soon
Have a great day
Katie
Is there a 12 step program for test knitting? I sure hope not, because I really enjoy it.
As I mentioned in one of my last posts, I was honored to test knit the new “Kokomo” beach inspired pattern from Melissa of DaKine Knits which is part of her new “Sweetheart series”
A fun racer back top with a sweetheart neckline edged in a simple lace hem.
Knit with Zen String “Living Light” …Zen string you know that one has been in the stash for a while!
This one is a custom knit using Family Pendragons “Enchantment” & it will have loose legged board shorts to coordinate.
And a 3-6 mo (waiting for it’s coordinating soaker) using fellow Etsian "Ewe and Me Yarns “Dandelion Daddy”
And a sweet pink soaker already in the mail
On the needles now is a pair of wide legged board shorts and a teal soaker. Hoping to have the soaker ready to wash and block tomorrow which means….I need a latte`.
Have a great evening
Katie
Custom Kenna & SMSS Bloomers ready for the mail today.
Using a sweet color way from Jenny of Little Trunks Knits,
“Hearts Ease”
Deep berry, pinks, yellow, chocolate, orange with touches of white
Accented with solid buttons from fellow Etsian, Ayarina of LovelylittleThings
The shading in the top photo is a bit washed out, the shade is much deeper as that reflected in the bloomers
The convertible bloomers are so versatile, shorts in warm weather and legs that simply button on for extended use.
Also shipping out today
Sunshine On My Shoulders!
A sweet shrug using a fun color from
Blissful Knits & Dyeworks using Adore SW Merino
Blocking and drying…a fun test knit for Melissa of Dakine Knits. Photos up tomorrow!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Katie
Is how I was greeted today in my driveway. I’d been out running errands, started to stop at the end of the drive way to check mail and saw the postal truck up at the house. When I parked in the drive way I heard “Hey…Are you the “Yarn Lady”? It was a temp driver for the day & I had to laugh…guess I have had quite a few “fluffy mail packages if that’s how I ‘m referred to by our local post office!
Blissful Knits “Dark Knight” On BBR offered for custom work
Some beautiful spring colors from a “new to me dyer I’m trying out” A next to the skin soft merino I can’t wait to knit up!
Fluffy mail received today YYMN custom work
And a bit more custom work
Guess I better get busy!
Have a great day
Katie AKA “The Yarn Lady”
I’m obviously way behind on my posting! Summer has hit early so the garden and flower beds all need attention and there is a wedding a week away. Oh my gosh, it’s 9 days and counting!
0-6 months “Greenman” Seamless Kimono & Shorties
Superwash kimono for easy care and matching soakers
Listed to the Katidids Etsy Shop yesterday
A YYMN custom shrug ready for the mail using a wonderfully soft teal semi solid from Raya of Blissful Knits
Also stocked to the Katidids Etsy shop a super sweet small skirty
Using Gaia in the colorway “Ballerina Girl” from Jenny of Little Trunks Knits. I love the bold pastels of this colorway. So sweet and delicate.
It’s been a pretty busy yet productive week!
I’ve a custom Kenna completed (choosing buttons) and matching bloomers on the needles.
And there will be a few Kaia dresses stocked…next week.
Off to knit!
Katie
