Wow! I definitely need to find time to blog more often. I have so many things to talk about today. First - the big news is that the Malibrigo yarn is on the way. Evidently it got stuck in customs in Florida, but that is all straightened out now, and DHL reports that it should be here today -- yeah!!!
Knit at Night is going strong. You would not believe what an amazing knitter David has become in just 2 weeks. He has made 2 hats, just finished a scarf, and is working on a sweater. He promises that I can post a picture once the outfit is complete.
Speaking of pictures, I have finished a few projects as well. Most importantly is the little sweater pictured above for my niece. She turns two in February so no one spoil the surprise!
This is knit in Debbie Bliss' Soho and cashmerino. Isn't it adorable? I want one for myself!
I also have been trying out some of the new yarns such as Cascade's Tuscany Grande.
This is a pure wool in a thick and thin and makes the coolest swirl pattern on the hat as it knits up. One ball is more than enough for an adult hat.
Yesterday I finished this fantastic belt out of Louisa Harding's Sari Ribbon.
I wore it with grey pants to dress them up a bit, but I think you could use it to add a little flair to a pair of jeans as well. The pattern couldn't be simpler - use US 13 needles, cast on 8 stitches and knit in St st until you get the length you want. One skein was more than enough for this belt, and I have a bunch left over.
Speaking of the Louisa Harding yarns, Becka has been very busy getting them on the shelves:
Aren't the colors amazing??
In other news, we have more of De Austin's beautiful bags in:
And... the books from Interweave arrived! So, we have more copies of Wrap Style, Scarf Style, and Felted Knits - all three had sold out! We also got two new books - The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook, and Knitted Babes:
How adorable is Knitted Babes? Becka and I are dying to make one of these dolls. They have patterns for the dolls, as well as all their outfits. You create the personality by adding your own creativity. This would make the perfect gift for a young knitter. Heck - any knitter!
I need to brag a little bit. Connor and I have been having nightly "knitting time" and he is doing an amazing job. He is quite proud that he has already passed Peter in knitting skills. He has made the most beautiful bookmark and has his eye on a scarf next.
Before I sign off to go check in some new Cascade Fixation yarn, I have to share pictures that Anne from NJ sent in of two Baby Bobbi Bears that she made for her sons. She was in Maine right after we opened and got the materials to make the bear out of the organic cotton for one of her sons, and another bear out of Cascade's fixation for her youngest son. Look how adorable they are:
