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.

Warm Hands, Warm Heart

I'm proud of myself for making my first solo trip to the grocery store today. I'm an overly-cautious driver and have yet to really get my feet wet driving on San Diego roads. Usually I would wait until my husband got home and let him drive me around. But I felt I should at the very least know how to get to the grocery store and back without assistance.

It was a quick drive, but also a very cold one. I realized that even a sunny warm beach town like Pacific Beach it can get freaking cold in the winter. It was sixty-one degrees outside this morning with a very crisp wind blowing. (All you East-coasters shoveling snow right now can keep your side comments to yourself, thank you very much.)

The change in weather has got me to craving warmer knits. Currently on the needles- some fingerless gloves. I'm knitting them with two strands of Patons Kroy sock yarn held together. I wanted something warm that would still allow me to finish all these knitting and crochet projects I have laying around the house.

As soon as I finish the gloves I'll write up the pattern and post it on Ravelry.

Welted Leg Warmers and Scarf Pattern

I am so excited to announce that my designs for Premier Yarns are now live on their website!

It has been so hard not being able to talk about the process of knitting these garments and the wonderful yarn I got to play with. But no more. Now I can tell you that Premier Yarns' Angel yarn is the softest acrylic yarn I have ever worked with. The yarn made it such a pleasure to knit this set.

The scarf and leg warmers themselves are simple knits perfect for beginner knitters. Yet, the dramatic effect of the pieces can easily spark the interest of more advanced knitters as well. A perfect set to knit before the snow starts falling hard.

Welted Leg Warmers & Scarf

You can find the pattern and download it for free here: http://premieryarns.com/patterns.php?id=218