Sweet Vintage Sweet

Another sweet pattern from DaKine Knits. If you’ve not knit one you are missing out. Super fun and a quick knit.  Since our leaves have turned and the frost has been showing early mornings I thought stocking a few warm hats to the Etsy Shop would be a good idea.

Here are a few I recently added

 

A few Poppy Hats were added as well

 

And a couple of custom hats that have shipped

And I’ve yet to list…about 5 more. 

As always they are waiting for photos.

Summer saw us super busy with family & the garden so posting’s were far and few between. I still knit off and on so there are numerous items to list yet. Longies are being stocked weekly, doll clothes are piled waiting for….you guessed it photos!

The next few days I’ll have posts of recently listed longies and doll clothes.

I’m back open for customs! 

I have a few in progress (oh,I need to up-date the customs page!) and will have plenty of time for a few Christmas knits as well.

Welcome Fall!

Stay warm out there!

Katie

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A few finished knits

I’m seeing fall coming to our neck of the woods, it’s fall or drought dying trees.

So I’ve been pulling out the fall colors…

Small longies & cap.

Both are knit from patterns of Dakine Knits

The hat is “Be Peaceful” from the “Be” Series

Another pair of longies,(Blissful Knits-Pegasus)

this time with a Pixie Hat to coordinate

And a test knit “Gilead Sweater” another great design by Emily Barbee  a wonderful up and coming knit designer.  She has a fun collection of patterns listed in Ravelry.

It’s been done for 2 weeks waiting on buttons to be sewn on. 

I’m thinking it needs a pair of green longies to coordinate

& embellished with the sweater color

 

Lot’s of other projects going on, I’ll have more up in the next day or so.

Katie

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Small bits stocked

While there has been very little blogging there has been knitting.

The Ravellenic Challenge ended with the Olympics and while I did not meet all of my personal goals I did medal in a few….I think I ended up with 8 total.

Catch a Breeze Cowl 

Waldorf Longies

The Apple Cart Longies using Dakine Knits Longies Pattern

A Fun Waldorf Set

And a “Baby Blue Pixie Hood

Yet to be listed…

“Knitting in Vegas” Leggings, a custom knit. Using Dakine Knits Pattern

 

Waiting for buttons and the ends to be woven in is a pair of  Dakine Knits  “My Keiki Overalls”. which I modified to convertible legs. Rooting through the button box now…

On the needles now.. Longies using a new color from Raya of Blissful Knits called

“Pegasus”

I’ve a few more inches left to go on the legs. 

Unblocked they are measuring 20 hip and 18 rise and up for grabs. 

Fluffy mail which arrived yesterday

“Citron” on twist, another yummy color of Raya’s, ordered for a custom.

and

More Blissful Knits!  Another new color

“Kimono”  8 squishy ounces, also on twist

Kimono is just wanted to live here so it is available for custom.

Whew, I know I’ve left quite a few things out. 

The sweaters are completed and simply need buttons, there was more fluffy mail Mosaic Moon scraps for waldorf doll clothing, we’ve been working on shelving & storage space for the work room.  Drove to Indianapolis to visit family and the State Fair…I will be entering knits next year…

deep breath after this spastic post

Back to knitting

Hope you’re having a great one

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Spring Garden

As usual I’m behind on posting but here is one of the last sets I knit which are ready to mail….

Kokomo

Pattern: Dakine Knits “Kokomo” using Spring Garden” from Shasta Daisy Knits  YYMN Custom knit

I like how the ribbed back keeps the top snug and not saggy as many tend to do.

A touch of simple lace on the hem to finish it off

And coordinating beach combers to finish the set.

Please excuse the funky photo’s.  It was over 100 degrees outside and I was taking advantage of the heat and breeze to let them dry in the shade.

More up tomorrow!

Katie

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Leggings In The Mail!

Simple, bright and colorful leggings using the Aloha Flirty Skirty pattern from Dakine Knits (sans the skirt of course) in the mail and on the way to a little dark headed sweetie.

Packaged and ready to ship is another pair of beachcombers.  Nice wide legs that will come in handy for a little lady wearing a cast.

On the needles now is another pair of beachcombers. 

These are a YYMN using Shasta Daisy Knits “Spring Garden”.  This photo was taken last night and I’ve just an inch to go before the cuffs.  They should be ready to mail tomorrow

Next up is a Waldorf doll wardrobe.  I’ve been saving the Mama’s YYMN scrap’s and it’s time to put them to good use!

Yesterday I had 2 shipments of fluffy mail!

Some Blissful Knits, Wildflower Whimsy and a few other squishy skeins.

I’ll have photo’s up in the next day or so. 

The horrible heat is letting up a bit so knitting will thankfully be a bit more productive. I should be caught up by the end of next week.

Enjoy the sunshine

Katie

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Gradient Candy girl Ready to stock

 

I know I said it before but this dress just flowed off the needles.  The colors are stunning & I wish I could properly capture them

Size 6-12 months using Little Monkey's Stitch n Spin Worsted Merino I just looked in her shop and I don’t see anymore gradient.  I really hope she has more available soon

And the Lollytree Convertible Longies are also done.  I’m waiting on the buttons to ship.

I fought the colors wanting to stack and block but I’m pleased with how these came out

Next on the list, Custom Keiki Overalls!

Off to skein some wool

Katie

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Gradient Candy Girl

As promised the 6-12 mo. Candy Girl Dress in progress. This gradient hand dyed from Little Monkey Stitch~N~Spin is perfect! The colors just flow one to another with subtle blending.

 

I started this on our flight to Myrtle Beach and was just completing the first green portion. The rest was on the return flight. I didn’t realize but there were a few people in the aisle seats behind me watching the progress & everyone loved the colors. Rich and vibrant yet soft shifting shades. It’s truly been a joy to knit & seems to just fly off the needles. I’ve a few inches to go before the lace and hope to have it done tomorrow.  I believe I’ll need to tap into the second skein so I’ll use the remainder for a matching soaker.

Also completed are the custom LollyTree convertible longies. They are blocking now and I’ll have photos tomorrow. The buttons have yet to arrive but I’ll add those when they get here.

I know it’s hot as anything for most of the country right now but, I’m starting plans for fall and winter knits.  I’ve quite a few customs on the list right now but will be also working on stock for the Katidids Etsy Shop. so let me know what you’d like to see.  You can leave me a message here on Facebook and as always the Katidids Etsy Shop via a convo.

Enjoy the summer

Katie

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Finished Knits

Still on the dry rack

Ruffled shorties for Lucy. 

Using some wonderful merino from Little Monkey's Stitch n Spin in the color “Neptune”

A few YYMN customs ready for the mail

Talk about soft and squishy!

Aran twist hand dyed by Raya of Blissful Knits “Holly Berry” using the Dakine Knits Longies pattern modified to be convertible longies.  These are nice and thick perfect for night time use as the the mama requested. Packaged up and ready for todays mail

Also ready for the mail this custom “Treasure Island set.  More wonderful colors for Raya of Blissful Knits.

A super sweet Arabella Top, pattern by Teresa (Tia) King and matching headband

Convertible longies to finish the set accented with buttons from Ayarina

Another pair of  YYMN convertible longies.  This time I used Harrisons’s Hand dyed BFL DK (double stranded) for another pair of night time super soakers. 

I need to pick up buttons for the legs today and then they will be on the way

Whew! I need to update the knit meter after this past week..better yet,  Time to find the table top!

Have a wonderful day

Katie

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A couple of “nearly’s”

Nearly done that is.

A couple of Mama Updates

An Arabella Top and bloomers…Top needs trim on the straps, I cord ties and embellishing.

I took a break from working on the top and started the bloomers.  I’m about 2 inches from the gusset.  The plan is to have them done by Wednesday…..that’s the plan anyway.

Another custom  nearly done….Dakine longies modified into convertible longies. This pair is waiting for a trip to the store for buttons (tomorrow)…and the ends to be woven in.

Again the plan is to have them ready Wednesday mailing.

There have been many many e mails back and forth with plans for other customs that should be finalized in the next day or 2.  When I know every thing is set I’ll update the customs list in the order those garments were finalized. 

The Katidids Etsy shop is getting pretty sparse but I do have a few items waiting to be listed.  The next sunny day will be one for photos.

Until then, I’ll be knitting!

Katie

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Kokomo, Racer Back Top, ready to ship and stock!

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

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Hearts Ease Custom Set Ready to ship!

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

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