The Knaughty Knitter

Here's that purse you could make

The class for this has been postponed til May 12th & 26th.  We'll make the purse (a simple first felting project) and then needle felt whatever design you like on it.  I just did these primitive flowers but you can make it more detailed and fancy too.

Here's my latest pattern.  Karuta (for the yarn) Traveling Vines Cape.

Karuta is a chunky cotton blend yarn from Noro.  We have almost all the colors.  The cape only takes 2 skeins and the pattern is available for purchase now.

Did I mention that the knewsletter went out this morning?  There is one in the latest newsletters section on here too.  And about half an hour after it went the newest version of the ruffle yarn - Elicia - came in - six colors, big holes like the old ones, just a different feel to it.

I am adding a felted bag class to the schedule for early April.  We'll be making a felted bag/tote and then needle felting embellishments onto it.  Class fee includes felting needle and wool.  Check back here in a couple of weeks for the sample.

Here's a sample of some embroidery I did yesterday.  I took a knitting break - I deserved it - I finished another pair of socks - knee socks even.   I am teaching a beginning Hand Embroidery Class in March and this is similar to what we'll do.  We will get at least 8 different stitches and some variations for using them.  I also cleaned up my craft room a bit so I have some room to sew.  This piece may become a pillow on Wednesday.....

Now I have to get back to the next project on my UFO list.....a stash buster shawl that needs some freeform bits on the edge.....

Things

I've been feeling horrid for about 10 days now  and just figured out this morning that it was a meat substitute product I had been eating.  Quorn products are not safe to eat for some folks - and though there should be, there is not adequate warning on the label.  Okay, I still have allergies working on me but this stuff is awful (tastes pretty good, just not safe to eat).  If you are eating it and wondering why you are nauseated and more - this could be why.  Seriously, yesterday I just wanted to die, it hurt a lot.   Just want to put the warning out there.

I have ordered more ruffly yarn - This time some Flora from Rozetti and Berroco's Lacey.  It should be here by next week.

The next Knitting 101 class starts March 1st.....Socks class starts on Feb 6th.  This time we'll be doing a cuff down sock with the whole heel flap thing. 

Okay, I had more but I am still a little fuzzy and recovering from that Quorn stuff.

Look what's new!

This alpaca yarn from Heart of the South Alpacas.  This yarn is like one that they donated for door prizes at the Fiber in the Boro and before they were picked up I used to go get them and just sit and feel them.  This was some of my favorite yarn of the festival and now it is here!  Alpaca fiber from here v. South American feels much different, somehow more substantial and solid than the South American.  When you come in next feel them both to compare - you'll be surprised.  These were grown here in Tennessee and mill spun.  They vary in weight and price, and are really wonderful.  No dyed ones though.  Just a bunch of colors of undyed fibers.....I got some spinning fiber too by the way.

I have added a hat class to the end of January's schedule.  It is a class where you can use any yarn, any needle, and make your own hat.  There are just some simple rules to remember and you don't need a pattern anymore! 

And I got an opportunity today to order some basic tapestry looms.  Is anyone interested in a tapestry weaving class?  Let me know and I will get them.

Cute little crochet kitty

This is grey kitty - she kind of looks like my cat Lullabelle but in a better mood.  Lullabelle is cranky.  I think this one would make an awesome Valentine's present for some little person.  She's crocheted and I added a fuzzy red  heart (Lullabelle really is a softy under all that cranky exterior.

and here she is taking a nap

The pattern is on Ravelry of course.  The yarn in Jarbogarn Soft Cotton

Oh and here is the first pair of mittens, I am already part way into pair #2

These are the Salish mittens from Folk Mittens out of Cascade Pastaza.

 

 

 

NEW YEAR, NEW YARN!!!

Finally the Manos del Uruguay arrived.  I have had the hardest time deciding which one to knit up for a sample.  As I opened the boxes each yarn was better than the last one....

Oh and since it is mitten month here....Here are Kim's that she started in Mitten class

I've had this strange "Have to organize" thing going on for a couple of weeks now.  The bathroom and kitchen at home are way better and so I've been at it here too. When you come in you'll see I've rearranged a bit....poor Doyle has been moving furniture all week...But it also means the clearance fairy has been at work and the clearance shelves are STUFFED!

 

Another gift idea

One non knitters would like, something that doesn't require making cause I already did that for you....Hand made scarves are for sale here too.  A few knitted ones, Many hand woven scarves and shawls and some hand dyed silk scarves too.   It is still hand made, each is unique and already done for you for that special person on your list.

There's still time to knit things

These little mittens are fun for little ones.  The pattern in on Ravelry of course.  Or Watson's scarf.  We went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie last night (go, it's good) and Watson had a hand knit scarf.  I am sure the pattern will be out there soon if it isn't already.  But it is a basic 1x1 rib, and brown blue and cream stripes.

How about sport weight Cascade

Knitted or crocheted toys are always fun too.  There are several books of patterns for those here.

Gift Suggestion # ...oh who knows

But Thursday would be the last chance at getting a spinning wheel or loom here before the holidays.  I keep knitter's looms in stock but spinning wheels and the larger looms have to be shipped from the west coast so order today for delivery before Christmas.

Oh and yesterday was cowls....here's one I made this morning between customers.  1 skein, the pattern is free with purchase of Souffle by Berrocco....easy easy easy!