Last minute gifts

Cast on tonight for a last minute gift set for hubbies grandmother. She is elderly and in a home and he fears this may be her last year with us, thus he wanted to do something special. He picked out a lovely hat and gloves set for her to wear and stay cozy warm.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/escargot

and

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/camp-out-fingerless-mitts

It was hard to decide but we chose these two patterns over these other two lovelies that are just as wonderful and charming.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lee-3

and

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fingerless-mitts-18

If you as of yet still have some last minute gift orders to fill maybe consider these charming free patterns. Whimsical and lovely.

Julenisse of Kindness

Finished up my Julenisse doll and the pattern is now available.

This project was inspired by a blog I read on Kindness elves. I liked the idea so I decided to make our own version.

In upholding our families traditions of celebrating the Nisse and Tomte I wanted to capture that spirit in a little visitor, someone who can hang out every year with Julebukk.

You can find the pattern for this doll with outfit in my stores, link here... http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julenisse-of-knidness

To read the original blog that inspired this doll click here... http://theimaginationtree.com/2013/11/alternative-elf-on-shelf-tradition-kindness-elf.html

Mittens for charity

I am knitting up some wool toddler mittens for charity. With sub freezing temperatures, ice and snow along with power outages and burning bans there are lots of little cold hands out there.

These Charity mittens will be knit using cuffs with the Brioche technique and the pattern will be available when done. Like all of my patterns a portion of the funds goes to buy yarn to knit items for charity.

Little Red Tomten Cap

I finished up the little red cap for Bear. Ended up making two of these one for my grandson and one for little Bear.

I was inspired by Tomte or the Julenisse on this one. 

Tomte leading his goat, laden with packages through the snow. 

I wanted to capture the spirit of the kindly Nisse and all the joy he brings. 

You can find the pattern in my stores, here is a link. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-red-tomten-cap

Gifts and goodies

I have been working on gifts and goodies for Jule. Wanted to share some of the finished goods.

I made two sets of lovely Dainty cable leg warmers for my daughter. I really think they turned out lovely!

You can find the pattern for these in my shops here is a direct link. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dainty-cable-leg-warmers

I also made a matching hat to go with them.

You can find the pattern for this cap in my stores. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dainty-cable-fishermans-hat

Juletide Projects

I have been very busy working on Juletide goodies the last couple of months. I had a few Jule gifts to get knit up, that I went back and forth between a  shawl and them. There will be a new hat pattern coming out of the gifts I made so be watching for that. The shawl has been back burnered and is awaiting frog status as I am not really happy with how it was turning out. After the holiday crunch and when I decide what to do with it I will get back to it.

I have also been working on a Krampus doll. His body is all done, he just needs horns, ears, a tail and the rest of his face. But seems the inspiration hasn't been flowing so he has been sitting for a couple days. Once the pattern is completed I will be publishing him so that others can make their own Krampus dolls for next season. 

Last night I started on the little Julenisse of Kindness doll for little Bear. I have the body form done and the pants. Tonight after she goes to bed I will get started on the sweater. 

And today I am casting on for a little red Tomten cap for Bear in the brightest, softest, holy berry red yarn. If all goes well you can expect to see the pattern for it very soon as well. Perfect for knitting up a little cap for your favorite little nisse next year! 

New patterns

Beach combing, drift wood dragging, tide pool jumping, this skirt is made for doing it all! 

This skirt features a light texturing reminiscent of a mermaids scales. 

Fit and flair with a stretchy touch allows freedom of movement without sacrificing garment attractiveness.

 Knee length adds extra movability while maintaining style.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168684757/toddler-and-young-childs-fit-and-flair?ref=shop_home_active

Crisp breezes gusting through layers. Frost, fires, long walks holding hands, sipping cocoa while riding in a horse drawn sleigh. Crackling fires and cedar bows. 

These dainty cable leg warmers are perfect for keeping legs or arms warm while still looking delicate and feminine. Great with boots, slippers, mary janes or heels. I love to pair mine with lush layers for a feeling of indulgence. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/169683390/dainty-cable-and-lace-buttoned-leg?ref=shop_home_active

Gothic Witches Cowl

Dark corridors, cold stones, child goblets and red wine.

This Gothic era inspired cowl is perfect for keeping your neck warm even when your shoulders are bared.

Perfect when paired with a cape, Pixie witch sleeves and spats, and some pointy toed shoes.

This pattern allows you to knit up a cowl to fit neck sizes 13" to 16" with additional sizes available upon request.

This pattern is available in all of my pattern stores along with my other designs, or you can click this link to be taken straight to this pattern. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gothic-witches-cowl

Pixie hats and little spats

I have gotten two more patterns published over the weekend.

Women's Pixie hat
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womens-pixie-hat-2

A hat inspired by fresh spring greens, dancing in moonbeams, flower petal dresses, spider web shawls and curl toed slippers.

This hat is the perfect combination of whimsy and practicality.

Available in women's hat sizes 21" - 23".

And a baby and child's Pixie Hat
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-and-childs-pixie-hat

This little hat is inspired by Brownies, Tomte and Nisse, Pixie dust, fairy rings, dew drops in cob webs and Jack frost painting window panes.

This little cap is perfect for sitting by crackling fires sipping hot apple cider from cups grasped with mittend hands, or watching marshmallows melt in hot cocoa.

This pattern fits from birth to 6 years.

My next project that I am currently working on is a pattern for fingerless armlets which can also be worked up and worn as spats. The little Pixie Witch glove-lets and spats will be perfect to wear with your little Pixie or Elven Witch hat.

Here is a quick sneak peak.

Pattern is workable with either lace or button options.

Pattern should be available soon in all of my pattern shops, giving you plenty of time to work up a pair or two before All Hallow's Eve!

I also have two more pattern ideas in my head, the first is a Gothic Witches Cowl and the second is for another pair of felted slippers inspired by square heels ad square, pointed toes. So be on the look out for them in the coming weeks. I am hoping to have both patterns finished and published in time for Halloween projects.

Women's Elf Slippers

Sometimes a project starts out as one thing or with one goal in mind and just sort of morphs into something else.

I wrote this pattern with witchy slippers in mind and ended up with little Elfen clogs instead.


The end result is perfect for crisp chill mornings, autumn leaves scattered across the ground, fog hung low, toadstools in circles, and fairy bells tinkling in the distance as lights flicker in and out.

Theses slippers call for cold hardwood floors, warm fires, hot cocoa in hand, alpaca socks and these warm woolen slippers on your feet.

This pattern has instructions for women's elf slippers in sizes 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10.

These felted clog style slippers are perfect for cold floors and warm feet!

Pattern is available along with all of my patterns in any of my pattern stores, or you can simply clock the link and be taken straight to it. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womens-elf-slippers

New Pattern: Kitsune the Winter Fox

I have a new pattern finished up and listed, meet Kitsune the Winter Fox.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kitsune-the-winter-fox

Kitsune are noted for having as many as nine tails. Generally the more tails the older and wiser the fox, a Kitsune may not earn any additional tails until after they are over 100 years of age. One, five, seven and nine tails are the most common in folk tales. When a Kitsune gains it's ninth tail it's fur becomes white or gold. Nine tailed Kitsune may gain infinite wisdom. White foxes, black foxes and nine tailed foxes are considered good omens.

A Kitsune over the age of 100 may gain the ability to take human form. Many Kitsune retain fox attributes when in human form.

This pattern captures the whimsy of Kitsune, the fox spirit. Perfect for dress up, costumes and play. 

This is a set with patterns for a hat and a matching tail, both available in child's sizes S, M and L. 

Books for kids

I wanted to share some great books for kids that share the inspirations I adore so.

Extra Yarn is a great little story about an ordinary box full of yarn that turns out to be so much more! An adorably charming book about a little girl, her box of yarn, and how she changed her world.

Weaving the Rainbow is an inspiringly  beautiful book about the world through the eyes of a weaver.

The truly, terribly Horrible Sweater.... That Grandma Knit; we have all been on one end,the other, or both of this story. Have you ever been given a truly terribly awful gift that some one made you with love? Or maybe you made some one something they just couldn't appreciate. Well this is a story for kids all about learning the value truly terrible gifts can have.

Phoebe's Sweater is an endearing little book about a darling little mouse who is about to become a big sister. This book is full of love and joy, as a mother shares a truly special gift with her daughter. At the end of the book you will find special patterns for your own little mouse.

Are there some children's books out their related to a craft or art that you love? Would you like to share that special book? I would love to hear about more great books dedicated to opening the eyes of children to the world of arts around them.

Images courtesy Amazon.com

Yarn blogs

Here is a really great yarn blog I really want to share. Just read how much time and love goes into the yarn she dyes. It really says something about the ma and pa businesses out there. It really makes one think about their next yarn purchase. It feels really good to me to buy from someone who puts so much love into what they create instead of something that is just handled by machines and mass produced!

I also just love the that she is a "real people", I can totally relate to her sweater gone bad issue. I have been there many a time as have most knitters!

Anyway, check out her blog, subscribe, shes a great lady that I would love to see get even more support.

Photo courtesy of Yarn mama10

Busy Busy Busy

I have been a busy bee over here, which means a neglected blog!

First I have decided I need to cut back from fan of the week to fan of the month. I hate to do this but I made my decision for two reasons. First, my weekends slip by so fast I found I kept forgetting to do my drawings. And second, I simply need more page activity to make it worth the effort. I would be more than willing to step it back up to weekly drawings if my page starts getting enough activity, but till we are getting enough likes and comments  a week to warrant a weekly drawing, I think fan of the month will have to do.

So don't forget to stop by, tell you friends, and be active for your chance to win! I really really want to make you a winner!

So new goodies! There are socks and purses and sweaters and all sorts of goodies to share today.

I have a brand new, heavenly soft spring sweater. It is cuddly beyond belief, worked in a  pallet of pastel beauty, pale pinks, purples, white and blues with little tweed tufts in complimenting colors of yellow, pink and blue. The buttons are Beatrix Potter character buttons, little Mamma and baby Cotton Tail in yellow and blue.

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

Perfect for hunting eggs and picking daffodils. This is a one of a kind, ready to ship piece, only one in stock. You can find this little sweater in my Etsy and Luulla shops.

Here is a little stripped sweater that is perfect for little boys or girls done up in rusty reds, sage greens, ivory whites and mustard yellows with little recycled cotton eco buttons.

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

Perfect for harvesting mushrooms off the forest floor or catching tadpoles in the stills. This is a one of a kind, ready to ship piece, only one in stock. You can find this little sweater in my Etsy shop.

I love this darling little raglan tee! Dusty Rose pink and Creamy Ivory white with little cap sleeves.

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

I deal for beach coming and tide pooling this little sweater is a darling addition to any wardrobe. The pattern for this sweater is available in my Luulla, Craftsy, Etsy and Ravelry shops.

Here is my latest little cell phone purse, a great alpaca/wool purse with buckskin straps. This one is a custom order purse, but I love it so much I am making myself a similar one and I already have a request for another one featuring a thistle pattern on the front. I can't wait to get started on it!

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

These purses are perfect for a light weight, bare essentials alternative to heavy bulky purses. The perfect size to carry your cell phone and a small camera, or some credit cards. A great accessory for the mom on the go, ideal for chasing toddlers! Contact me if your interested in custom ordering one or you can find the pattern for this purse in my shops at Craftsy, Etsy and Ravelry.

And lastly here is the last pair of socks I made myself, just love these!

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

(c) Full Knitted Jacket, March 2012

You can find more about these stormy socks in my projects on Craftsy.

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