Friday 22 April 2011

Anthro-Inspired Scarflet

see details here

Bonsai Scroll



see details here... better pictures coming as I am making a skirt to match - this just looks so much prettier in real life than on the computer...

Anna's citron

details can be found here...

Gina's Misti Alpaca Convertible Scarf 2004

you can see details on my blog here... it is soft and smooshes down but is wide enough too...

Marion - maid? no! Lady...

more detail here... gift for mom... had to make another...

Fit Your Knits

I canonot say I am going to post my meansurements - well I might get brave but I will post my first sweater I use her techniques :) What an awesome course!!!! Stay tuned for proof of my learnin' LOL...
Video

Learn to make adjustments to the pattern in order to perfectly fit your body's shape. See how to create bust darts, decrease stitches to show off your waistline and add stitches to fit your hips, and change the length and taper of your sleeves for a truly custom fit. Stefanie will also show you how to take proper figure measurements for yourself or anyone you know, both vertical and horizontal and select the correct pattern size to adjust. Throughout the course, Stefanie also shares expert shaping and design tips, so that you can transform even the most shapeless of sweaters into custom-fit garments that you'll love to wear.

Throughout the course, Stefanie debunks the myth of the "average-sized" person, and helps you to embrace your own personal shape. With her guidance, you will soon be wearing a sweater that not only looks good on you, but feels good on your body. Go on-get out your tape measure and Fit Your Knits today.

Stefanie Japel

  • Award Winning Knitwear Designer
  • Author of Glam Knits & Fitted Knits

Stefanie Japel learned to knit from her grandma when she was 8 years old. She grew up wearing her sweaters and borrowing the ones she made for other people. Most of these sweaters are raglans, knit in the round from the top. Stefanie continues this sweatermaking tradition.

A gifted designer, Stefanie has published three knitting books: Glam Knits, Fitted Knits and From the Top. Her work has also appeared in a number of books and publications including Big Girl Knits, Stitch N Bitch Nation, KnitGrrl, Knit Wit, Not Another Teen Knitting Book, Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Knit.1, and Vogue Knitting Magazine. She has designed patterns for Stitch Diva Studios, the yarn companies Southwest Trading Company, JCA Reynolds, Artful Yarns, Tilli Tomas, and Mission Falls.

Stefanie's teaching is marked by her infectious enthusiasm and keen eye for detail. Visit her blog for more information: www.stefaniejapel.com.

Thursday 14 April 2011

oh Salima

The Miz Mooz Salima makes us want to put on a sexy dress and go dancing! Like all Miz Mooz boots and shoes, the Miz Mooz Salima is the ultimate in comfort and style.

Thursday 7 April 2011

The Knitting Song

The Knitting Song from LOVE. LIFE. UKULELE. by Sophie Madeleine

http://youtu.be/aroRgkD3VHY


I'm going to knit myself a sweater.
A sweater that will keep me warm at night.
Just how many days here must I weather?
Just biding my time...
'cause when I call you on the phone,
I'm still lost, I'm still alone.
Who's going to make it right? (Oooh wah ooh)
Who's going to make it right? (Oooh wah ooh)

I'm going to write myself a letter.
A letter that will make me feel alright.
I'll read it to myself five times or seven.
But I can't deny
I'm going to need a little more than just some thought that I adore to keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)
To keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)

Nine days don't amount to much when you cross them off a wall.
And I thought I was out of luck 'til you came along and made me fall.
Now there's nothing more to say, since you left and gone away.
And I just don't think I'll get through the night.

Because I need a little more than just some thought
that I adore to keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)
Oh keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)

Because I need a little more than just some thought that I adore to keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)
Oh keep me warm at night. (Oooh wah ooh)