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How fun is this skirty! I’m really pleased with how it knit up & think the Mama will be too
The ruffles are knit with Family Pendragon Knits
“Banshee” on Gaia Organic Merino Lt Worsted DK
The perfect weight for ruffles that behave with a soft drape.
Off to wrap for tomorrows mail
And I ‘m stocking a few dresses on Little Trunks Knits this week!
Thanks for stopping in!
Katie
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
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
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
The new pattern from Melissa of Dakine Knits is in final stages of testing.
The simplicity of this dress style is like a canvas, pocket, bow, embellishing, swing top, there are just so many possibilities. The dress has a snug fitting bodice with negative ease but, a tad large and you could layer it over a top or “t” as the weather changes.
My first test knit is size 18mo using Lollytree.
Unfortunately I’ve misplaced to tag to note the colorway.
Bodice and lace in Lollytree, solid stripes in Cascade 220
The second is a 0-6 month using Cascade 220 marls for the stripes and Inspired Mama Makes “Earthy Rainbow” for accented straps, bow and lace
I have 2 more lined up
One is a custom using these wonderful colors from Raya Of Blissful Knits.
I was thrilled when she said yes to creating mini skeins!
The greens are not showing correctly in this photo
From fellow etsian eweandmeyarns
I think I’ll do the bodice in the yellow or deep teal and skirting in the colorway……I can’t decide but I know this one will be finished with a bit of embellishing on the skirt.
These will be stocked with Jenny on Little Trunks Knits the 28th of this month
Off to knit
Katie
Is in the mail
This was such a fun knit and one of my new favorites.
Sea Turtle Cali Cargo Set using “Sea Turtle” from Eco-Wraps, the Cali Cargo pattern from Dakine knits, also the convertible bloomers pattern from Carina Spencer.
Originally the Mama wanted a dress but there wasn’t quite enough for that so, we came up with this version as a swing top. Coordinating greens and blues, finished off with an embellished “Sea Turtle”. I think it turned out cute!
Another YYMN Custom, a Rumba Skirty.
This was knit using “Fruit Loops” by Retro Baby.
Such beautiful clear colors they have.
Ribbed legs fitting as bloomers & 3 tiers of soft ruffle
I loved how these turned out and hope the Mama loves them!
On the needles now is a test knit that just needs a few final touches the blocking
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Keep an eye out, I’ll be stocking again with Jenny of Little Trunks Knits Hyena Cart the end of the month. Let me know what you’d like to see listed 8-D
Katie
On the needles now, a sweet summer shrug
using a bright solid green and trimming in
This photo was taken last night and is now much further along. I’m working on the collar and the sleeves will be next. Should be completed tonight with possibly a touch of embellishment if there are enough scraps left
Also on the needles a Something Beautiful Shrug (which I also would like to complete tonight)
It will coordinate with the Capri's shown. The Capri’s have been my car knitting all winter. Train delays, school pick up/drop off…they’ve nearly become a permanent fixture in my car. Time to getrdone! The cuffs and ruffles will depend on how much of the colorway is left once the shrug is completed. I’ve no idea what the colorway is actually called, I’ve lost the wrapper so…I call it “Mom’s Iris’” My mom used to grow the most beautiful Iris where ever we lived…they always meant home to me & yes, I have a boatload of Iris growing in my flower beds
Stocked to the Katidids Etsy shop this morning a couple of Spring/Summer knits…
Small Shorties using 100%Purewool in the colorway red-brown….which is actually shades of lovely pinks & chocolate.
Also a pair of SMSS Bloomers without the ribbon eyelets.
A nice summer weight Gaia
Both are freshly laundered, lanolized and ready to ship.
Well better get busy
Stay warm out there!
Katie
by Helen Rose
from NEED
I’ve had a few ask for this top and am making my own “test” of the pattern prior to using a customers wool. I adore this in a semi solid but knew I didn’t have enough so I’m using a kettle dyed colorway from Little Monkey Stitch n Spin called “Sunset”
I’ve 2 more inches till I start the lace patterning & so far I’m loving the pattern.
I’ve found it to be very well written and the one question I had for the designer was answered quickly…..and ended up I was reading things in to the pattern. I should have this done tomorrow and plan to make bloomers to coordinate
And listed yesterday to the Katidids Etsy Shop
Another Seed Stitch Cowl
The reds, greys & black are nice gender neutral colors
Super soft and squishy, it easily slides over your head & has plenty of length to tuck around the neck line of a coat. Reds, greys and black nice gender neutral colors.
Also on the needles, are the longies for a Waldorf doll. I’ve frogged them twice but think I have the pattern down now & will finish them today.
Snow last night and it’s chilly today….I’m staying inside and knitting
Got your wool on?
Katie Technorati Tags: Katidids Knits,Vivienne Top,Little Monkey's Stitch and Spin,Etsy,hand dyed wool,knitting
A few days ago I made this headband for my daughter. It turned out as the pattern directed but I thought it’s a bit large and bulky…so I played with the pattern a bit and modified it to a trimmer version. It’s done and drying. I should have a few photos up tomorrow.
My Katidids Etsy Shop finally has new stock!
I’ve a few more items to list but so far this week…
Large “Taos” shorties, a beautiful colorway from Wildflower Whimsy.
Small World Tree Shorties I just love the rich colors of Mosaic Moon!
And the Large Noro Capri’s
Winters finally on it’s way and I’m knitting summer garments?!?!?!
On the needles now is a Kenna Top In “Junebug”
Also a mini pair of longies I’m working up for a customers Waldorf doll. If the pattern works out, I may start stocking them if there is any interest
And some more Noro…
I’m not sure what it wants to be yet, any ideas?
Snow tomorrow in the forecast means I’ll make a early morning run to ship orders…which means if I’m out early there will be NO snow! Murphy’s law
Stay warm out there!
Katie
This year I plan to spend a few days during Christmas knitting for us. But, to do that guilt free, I’m finishing up a few customs.
My first ever cables.
This year, one of my goals was to learn to knit cables….I’d done a fairly good job ignoring that goal…..and almost made it to years end when I was asked to knit these gloves by a very good customer of mine…how could I say no!
Bella's Mittens by Marielle Henault
Using Shasta Daisy Knit’s “Hoot Owl” on bulky merino.
These are so soft and squishy~ Super warm and comfy.
They should be in the mail tomorrow if they are dry
And wow, I sure wish I’d tried cables earlier than this, they were so easy!
And matching shrugs for Evie and Alix.
Erika requested washable so I used Lion Brand Vanna Solids with the pattern
“Something Beautiful” Shrug from DaKine Knits
and accented with sweet Tessa Ann Buttons.
Now to see if I can get the matching skirts sewn!
Also on the needles are longies for the YYMN Custom Knit winner.
The mama sent me 3 skeins of Plymouth Yarns BOKU
I started these this morning and am at the gusset now. I should have them ready to ship by Monday
I’d better get to knitting while I can as it looks like we will finally get our tree up to night!
Stay warm out there!
Katie
Can I tell you how fun this was to knit? Winter has set in and every thing is blech outside, grey dreary skies and brown grass…no snow yet to brighten things up…blech is the best I can describe it.
But inside, bright bold colors that are just so cheerful! Using “Love Ewe Yarns” Licorice Twist “Popsicle” a sweet Kenna Button Top.
A fun & versatile pattern designed by Nicole Ratliff of “Dakine Knits” has become a “go to” staple for wool clad little ladies.
The coordinating Leggings were knit to button on coordinating SMSS Bloomers, another wonderful pattern designed by Carina Spencer,
The “Leggings” were knit to button on coordinating SMSS Bloomers, another fun pattern by Carina Spencer. A sweet set that will be in the mail this afternoon
Both garments are accented with adorable custom colored “Tessa Ann” Posies buttons.
On the needles now,…
A sneak peek of a current test knit using Lolly Tree “June Bug”
This project is much further along at this point then the photo shows & I hope to have completed by the weeks end.
Up coming knit is for the winner of the Black Friday YYMN custom. It will be longies using Plymouth Yarn “Boku”.
Off to knit!
Stay warm out there
Katie
On the way to a Mama for Christmas photo’s, The Pacific Holiday Set
A YYMN Custom using a hand dyed color-way “Pacific Holiday”from
Raya of Blissful Knits
Sweet Shrug in a deep ruby red
A fun “Rumba” Skirty with 3 tiers of ruffles and coordinating leg warmers
This will be one well dressed little lady!
Also ready for the mail “Peace Please Longies”
Hand knit with “Peace fleece”.
It often feels like a brillo pad when you first start knitting with it but softens as its handled. When laundered it blooms and after a few washes will become cottony soft and wears like cast iron….sturdy enough for active toddlers
A few more customs are in the works and at least 2 should be completed this week.
Progress photos up tomorrow.
Have a great evening
Katie
“Peace Please” Longies stocked to the Katidids Etsy Shop .
Ahh, the durability of peace fleece! Nice and sturdy longies that hold up to active crawlers and toddlers. The durability of peace fleece some call nearly bullet proof which, makes them a must have for night time use or a heavy wetter.
These longies have a larger hip to accommodate the added night time fluff.
Hand-dyed by me using wine, periwinkle & grey with touches of blue.
After I listed these in the shop I was checking out one of my favorite shops My Little Pitterpats and look what I found!
These handmade shoe’s are so stinkin cute & a perfect match for these longies!
I think she has shoes that would match ANY outfit!
Be sure to pop in and take a look.
Finishing a few customs today and will have photo’s up tomorrow!
Have a great weekend
Katie
Ready for the mail!
YYMN Custom Convertible longies for Izabelle using Love Ewe Yarns Licorice Twist in the colorway “Athena”
Seed stitch cuff’s and drawstring waist tie.
Trimmed in a twist pink
These sweet buttons were custom ordered from Ayarina a fellow Etsian
