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Winter is Coming

Posted on November 21, 2011 at 1:46 am, by Admin
in Category Knitting | Tags: coming,Winter

Making plans for winter sweaters is the highlight of my knitting year. With a million pattern choices (and a growing number of great ones everyday) it takes times to find the ones that you really want. You match them up with yarns in the stash, or take a trip down to the LYS. While I reserve the right to add or subtract, I am fairly certain that both of these sweaters are going to be on the needles in the coming weeks. The Super Soul Cardigan by Mary Jane Mucklestone has been in my queue for a good while – I loved the geometric stranding and the pockets on this cozy cardigan. Once I cast on, I will be using Berroco Vintage DK in navy for the main color, straw for the contrast, and I may pop it up with one more color – a wine red. Mmm. Can’t wait. I’ve been dreaming of more colorwork (it never really stops…) and this will fit the bill nicely.

Kris’s anniversary sweater (this will be the 8th year and 8th sweater!) is always a cause for excitement. This Brownstone is my first BrooklynTweed pattern. I have some yummy grey Bartlett Yarn 2-ply in the stash that would work nicely… but I will admit that the Shelter that the pattern calls for is calling me too. Maybe I will just do two? I plan on some light modifications. I see this as a nice sweater to add to the growing repertoire! (See Kris’s other anniversary sweater here on Ravelry).

Winter is coming! (yes, a Game of Thrones reference, and stating the obvious seasonal shift), but I couldn’t be more happy – I do love this season most of all.

LollyKnitting Around

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February is Coming to an End

Posted on February 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm, by Admin
in Category Smocking | Tags: coming,February

Are you tired of shoveling snow? Are you ready to start seeing spring flowers?

We had a very warm month of January with highs in the 60′s while the majority of the Eastern United States was buried in feet of snow! I was starting to believe winter was over here in Oregon and spring was on the way. My dream for an early spring was tarnished a week ago after we received 9 inches of snow in one night. I figured ok, this was a random thing after all we have global warming here on the west coast. No we have had several storms since with the grandiose on saturday bringing another foot of snow. At this point, i’ve given up shoveling the walk and I drive over the mounds of snow.

Are you wondering why I am writing about the snow in Oregon? It’s simple. I am ready for Spring, fresh new flowers popping up in my flower beds, and new patterns.

Our new patterns for Spring are starting to slowly trickle in and I am thrilled because this means spring weather is around the corner and I no longer have to wear my Norwegian sweaters (ok but I love them), sorels, etc.

So without further ado here is the list we have of today available for pre-order! It’s very important to Pre-Order the patterns because they do Sell-Out and I know you want your customers to shop from you and not elsewhere.

Bonnie Blue:
Abigail (replaces Kayla)
Cassie
Holly Hunter (replaces previous Holly Hunter)
Jenna Leigh (replaces Lindsey)
Summer Irene

Pintucks & Pettiecoats
Baby Lyric Long Romper

Sew Sensible
Hope Joy Bubble Top & Skirt

Australian Smocking & Embroidery issue 93 has sold out! We are expecting Issue 94 in April.

Creative Smocking and CS Distribution, Inc.

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Eyja: Coming Together

Posted on November 29, 2010 at 11:02 am, by Admin
in Category Knitting | Tags: coming,Eyja,Together

Oooh, those colorwork yoked sweaters really are my favorites. Something about the simple construction that just makes me smile. There was Aftur, and then Jacquard, and the Védis Vest, and the most recent Liberec sweater for Kris … and the newest (in progress) addition: Eyja!

Body done and sleeves complete to the armholes – time to yoke up! I pulled out my long circular needle and counted around the 300+ stitches. Sure beats the 600 stitches I had going on for Kris’s sweater on size 2 needles earlier this year. Puts things in perspective!

I am making a small change to the colorwork chart, but I doubt it will be that noticeable. I am also planning to add one more color – a deep purple – for a 4 color yoke instead of the 3 colors in the pattern. Hoping it won’t be too *loud*. I realized as I was knitting the body together that the majority of yarns for this sweater (minus the ivory) were bought in Canada. The main color, the dark teal, was purchased in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at Hands On Crafts (my fun day with Ingrid and Annie!) and the mustard yellow was purchased in Vancouver, British Columbia earlier this year while visiting Christa at Three Bags Full.

Can’t wait to start this colorwork!

PS: Looking for a little pattern inspiration? I am doing a crafty bookshelf sale – check out what I have here!

Lolly Knitting Around

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Long Time Coming: Eyja Pullover

Posted on November 7, 2010 at 4:54 am, by Admin
in Category Knitting | Tags: coming,Eyja,long,Pullover,Time

The summer was pretty quiet on the knitting front. One hat and two shawlettes over 4 months time. It’s not terrible, but for me, it’s less than normal. However, I had a great summer of travel, hiking, reading, gardening, cooking… so, it’s nothing to “sneeze” at.

By mid-September, I started to feel the urge to knit again – the “mojo” was dormant. Seeing the beautiful fall collections helped, but it wasn’t until I devoted time to actually finishing something that the desire came flooding back in. Happy to report that knitting mojo is at a very high level right now – thanks in part to this little number:

Eyja Pullover

Pattern: Eyja from Lopi 26
Yarn: Briggs and Little Regal (green + purple), Gala Wools (yellow) Davidson Mill (ivory)
Needles: Size US 7 and 8 circulars
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Started back in the hot hot heat of July – and finished when the temperatures have mellowed out a bit (hopefully they will stay that way!) The pattern was one that I wanted to make for years, and I finally cast on. There are several modifications: pullover instead of a dress, slight omission in the colorwork pattern’s first yoked row (did not do the small crosses across the bustline), and a slightly different cuff and neckline. The original calls for an eyelet lace, and I opted for a simpler look – a hemmed sleeve cuff, and a regular ribbed crewneck. I am happy with my choice, and especially happy the sweater turned out so well. When I first put the yarns together – I was worried that it was a bit garish. I think the results are just what I wanted: colorful but not “loud”.

Happy to get my groove back just as the season is starting to change… what knitter doesn’t love sweater weather?

…and if you are planning to go to NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck in a few weeks, keep your eye out for this sweater This’ll be my first time, and I am pretty darn excited.