My little girl bunny needed a little buddy at her side, and here he is. His official name is “Boy Bunny with a piebald patch”, and he was designed by Julie Williams, whose patterns for these adorable softies are available on Ravelry. I knitted him using Blue Sky Alpacas Sport weight yarn…very soft and slightly […]
Pinterest is bursting with photos of precious newborns, sleeping soundly, wrapped in soft, cuddly cocoons. Knitted or crocheted, these little sacques are an adorable way to keep baby warm and snuggled. This pattern is called “Angel Cocoon Set” in the book Annie’s Attic #871046, Cuddle Cocoons. However, you can find it at Ravelry under “Roses and […]
Christina is my dear, sweet 8 month-old niece who has a smile that lights up a room and warms your heart. I held her on my lap recently and, as our eyes locked, I could “hear” her say, “won’t you please knit me a purple sweater?” Your wish is my command, Christina. The pattern is […]
Hard to believe…but holiday gift-giving is not too far off, and I was looking for a useful, quick-knit with a big “ooooh, aaaah” factor. Enter…my friend, Teresa, and her suggestion for the “Debaser” shawl that is found on Ravelry. It uses worsted weight yarn and comes together in a jiffy. I actually made two in […]
If I could find this pattern in my size, I’d be wearing it. Pink, pearls and roses???….it’s a “me” for sure. I knitted this one, however, for a sweet little newborn baby girl, and I really do love it. The pattern is from Leisure Arts book #3202, and it’s called Little Lamb. It is knitted […]
I know of two special people who are expecting a baby soon, and neither one knows if it’s a girl or a boy. So, I’m hoping that at least one of them has a little pink to look forward to and will be thrilled to received this cute little cupcake sweater. The pattern is the […]
If you like a simple-to-knit scarf that has a flirty little feel, this pattern is for you. And, once you get the hang of it, it’s practically mindless. I used Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran and size 8 knitting needles. Since gauge on this scarf is no big deal, I think you could use […]
This sweater was supposed to be a birthday gift for little a, and I intended to present it to her back in March. But, here it is, October, and I just stitched on the last little button. It’s not that the sweater actually took me 7 months to knit. It’s just that I have […]
No guilt because it’s a hat!!…. knitted for a beautiful little girl who will celebrate her first birthday in October. The pattern is from the book, Itty Bity Nursery by Susan B. Anderson. I did find a similar pattern online for free, and Ravelry has about 40 free knitted and crocheted cupcake hats to […]
Thanks to hurricane Irene, we lost power for three days. Not nearly as bad as others have experienced, I know, but bad enough. I never really know what to do with myself when the power goes out. Clean a closet? Uh…no. Organize stuff? Right. Plant myself on the sofa with some yarn and knitting needles? […]
Last Sunday, little a and I spent a glorious day at the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Ct., celebrating the second anniversary of Big A, Little A! This flea market is huge and chock-full of vendors with antiques, collectibles, plants, flowers, foods, etc., and last week it was totally bursting with shoppers. A […]
“Ravelry is a community site, an organizational tool, and a yarn & pattern database for knitters and crocheters.” I joined Ravelry two years ago, and I’m so glad I did! It’s the perfect site for knitters and crocheters to share ideas and patterns. Many of the patterns are free, and there are hundreds of groups […]