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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Scrappie Longies….. Art or Science?

Scrappie’s are a blast to make. Tedious…very tedious weaving in the ends but, the best part is revisiting all those colorways you fell in love with while knitting.

Creating them is often akin to piecing a puzzle….an art form. Sometimes I lay all the selected colors out and “map” them. Sometimes, it’s a rainbow effect lighter to darker within the same shade.

For this pair I alternated between bags of light and dark colors. I was very scientific…I reached in and grabbed what was next.

So, you tell me Art or science?

I think I see a boy’ish pair in the near future =)

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Overalls, Overalls & MORE Overalls!

First Up!

Custom Scrappy Bayside Britches with a modified bib. Toddler size soon to be on the way to a happy Mama.

Happy Me also! I was able to clear out a TON of scraps…..nearly all I thought until I found another bag stashed. But, that’s ok, this fall I’ll add length to the legs if the Mama chooses.

Next up, Keiki Overalls test knit using Stitches Under the Sun colorway “Watercolors” on BFL. Tessa Ann buttons as accent. This was such a fun pattern and I LOVE the way these are made. The straps are double for a nice sturdy strap, there are hip button to adjust for chunky monkey’s. Just the true denim overall feel!

Boy”ish” Bayside Britches this time using Mosaic Moon’s “October Morning” .yet again on BFL and more Tessa Ann buttons. A rich chocolate this time. All of these and the Mosaic Moon “Spring Basket” Kieki Overalls will be stocked on Hyena cart with Little Trunks Knits next weekAnd a lesson learned,

The hard way!

I don’t think I’ll ever again forget the final rinse when dying wool.

I loved these!

I nearly cried when I pulled them out of the lanolin bath. I’d forgotten they were soaking (I won’t tell you how long)

The purple ran. If I’d noticed it right away I could have rinsed them out but…they soaked to long and the dye is set.

So, If anyone wants a good deal on “knock around the house” modified Bayside britches with button legs, let me know!

I’ll make you a good deal!

I even have buttons to sew on…I may cry while I do it but, It’s a mistake I won’t make again!

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Stocking with Little Trunks & Etsy!

Large longies in Black and Blue Marl Listed to the Etsy Shop yesterday

I love these colors, great to hide stains and spots toddlers always seem to find

Stocked with Little Trunks Knits ,

A Sweet Mama Small Sugar 0-6 Month Kimono Jacket. Chocolate Cascade 220 and Purewool colorway for the longies and trim.

Accented with a Tessa Ann Button.

And using other SMSS pattern…

Gift Wrap Bonnet in soft pink

Accented of course with a Tessa Ann button on the chin strap.

And a 0-3 Month Ian Polo Romper.

Which sold, as soon as the sale went live.

Such a cute romper, I know I’ll be making more of these.

On the needles now is a Belle Romper, and a pair of small gray marl longies.. Just completed a custom modified Tickle hat. Modified because I ran out of yarn! Also Molly Bubble Tunic is done, I need to make the coordinating soaker.

I spent an hour or so today making project bags for summer shorties. I’m in a stripe mood so look for a bunch of fun colors in the near future.

I also bagged up enough scraps for a pair each of boy & girlie scrappies!

Now is when I wish I had another pair of hands!

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