New Pattern : Tia Cowl

Well, here it is, what you've all been waiting for- a brand new pattern!

This is the Tia Cowl. It is named after one of my nieces who was also my model for many of my knitting adventures. This cowl reminds me of her and is definitely something she would wear.

I was unsure about publishing the pattern so late in the season, but the recent storms on the east coast has reminded me that its not time to put away the winter clothes just yet. Hopefully this pattern will help keep a few necks warm that desperately need it.

The pattern is knitted using yarn from the lovely folks over at Made In America Yarns. The company has been around since the 1904's, producing wonderful yarns right smack in the place of brotherly love, Philadelphia.

Made In America produces several different yarns in gorgeous colors. It was hard for me to settle on just one. But eventually, the American Lamb yarn in color Wine Glass won me over. American Lamb is a bulky yarn, but it has a great feel and fluid movement on the needles.

Knitted with two strands held together on large needles, this project is indeed a quick knit with lots of style- instant gratification!

I am hoping to work with Made In America Yarns again sometime in the near future. I'm thinking a lace scarf made with their Wayfarer yarn. What do you think?

Cooking Up a New Pattern

There is something I've got cooking in the sink and its almost ready for its debut. I have to confess just how much I love this yarn. This is the first time I've worked with this yarn company and I'm pretty sure it won't be the last.

So, when is this pattern going to be released, you ask? This Friday, I plan to show off this pattern to the world. Considering the heavy weather hitting the east coast, I think this little number might come in handy.

Sorry for not much details, but what is a pattern teaser without a little tease? You'll just have to wait until Friday to see this pretty thing in all its glory.

Rebel In Red

Rebel with a cause. This season we're showing off a little rebel in all of us. Think plaids, leather jackets and army boots and that spike collar you've been stashing away since your 'goth days'.

Leave it to Alexander McQueen the lead the pack in showing just how sexy and fun a little bit a trouble can be. I'm loving how the lines are placed at the waist to make the eyes move inward creating the illusion of a thinner waist. Now if I could only get someone to design bowls that create the illusion of my four scoops of ice cream not looking as big or as fattening as it really is.

McQ Alexander McQueen jersey dress

Here are a few ways you can create the look at home. It's time to break out those black knitting needles, you know the ones with the skull tips, and let's do some bad girl knitting.

When life gets a little rough, knit back

Go Plaid or Go Home

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What have you knitted or crocheted that brought out the rebel in you?