When I Can't Sleep

When I woke early the other morning I found myself lying in bed trying to go back to sleep. But instead in my head I found myself composing a blog entry. Goodness knows what it was meant to be about, I just remember being frustrated with myself because I had this important entry flowing through my head instead of nothing so I could go sleep again

So, it must be time for another blog entry

This time, I've got a lot of F.O's to share. Years ago if you'd said to me 'I've got some F.O's to share' I would've been very confused as F.O stood for something quite different.

Anywho

I made a stack of dishcloths for my friend who was going to babysit. I actually think it may have been only the second time we would've left the kids since having Tim (the first time being my G'ma's 90th back in Hastings in August) but Tim was a bit under the weather so we didn't end up going out anyway

These are knit in Anchor Magicline, a self striping 10ply cotton

This is a test knit for tiKKi of a new pattern she'll be releasing shortly (I know SQUEEEE, lucky me!). I have plans to test knit another (in the next week hopefully) and it's an incredibly versatile pattern...but I'm sure I'll blog more about that soon

(The beads were Penny's idea - not mine!)

I also knit a little soaker and hat set  - I know the hat is in here already under the Aviatrix info, but I love it, I've got 2 more on the needles at the moment for a twin order) The soaker is Kelly's Vanilla pattern - of course, and the little heart embellishment is designed by Watermellish Designs - something else I'm testing. Again, I'll post more info another day :)

A little pink shrug I knit for a little girls birthday party yesterday. I must admit, I'm always a little nervous knitting things for other people (who haven't proclaimed a love of all things yarny) as I'm not sure what people think when they open their presents. I do love this pattern designed by Stitchy Mama/Katherine though and think it's both practical and pretty so I do hope others see the same as I do

And then there's the pair of cabled hats I made for an order recently. I do love this pattern, and I love that the person who ordered has 2 children about the same size as mine so I can check the fit is ok. What will I do when my children no longer fit the orders?!

And lastly, another order for a Vanilla in girly colours. I popped the little heart on the bottom both because I love this Watermellish design, as well as an extra surprise for the customer (I do hope that she doesn't mind it!). It is a size bigger than what my model would wear normally, hence why it might not look like a good fit :)

 

And last, but hopefully not least - my little competition for the Snakes & Adders pattern closes on the 12th of March - there've only been a few knit at the moment so you're in with a good chance to win if you get a chance to whip some up

Items Available for Custom Knitting

These are the items that I can knit for you. There's really nothing like both being given and giving a carefully handknit item. And I'm sure you know already - but gorgeous woollen handknits are the height of fashion for babes at the moment, as well as being really practical. Pop a little knitted item on your child and just see how many comments you get!

To see more information on each item, just click the link in the title.

Cabled Hats - this is a lovely hat knit with a chunky style yarn in your choice of colour. This comes in 3 sizes - 3-9 months, 1-3 years and kid-adult. Prices start at $20

Aviatrix Hats - available in newborn through to 4 years plus sizes. Stylish winter hat (great too for kids that pull off their hats) starting at $20

Confection Shrugs - the cutest wee extra layer, so easy to pop on. Sizes newborn through to 24 months

Ruffled skirty or skirted soaker. The soaker is great as another layer over nappies (and fits over cloth nappies) or s a skirty for all year wear - without leggings in warm weather and with tights during winter. Sizes NB through to XL

A-Line Skirty or Skirted Soaker. Sizes NB through to XL

The March Sisters Series of Pinafore Dresses

Amy (with layers of ruffles at the bottom)
Beth (with lace pattern at the bottom)
Meg (with a cable design)
Jo (simple, plain design with fold over edge at the bottom)

Amy

Pinny for a Dolly - able to be knitted in a similar style to each of The March Sisters dresses

Beth, Jo and Meg

Vanilla Soaker - great over nappies (both MCN and sposies) to help prevent leaks. Sizes newborn through to XL

Looking Glass Longies - fabulous for 'whenever' wear, snuggly in bed, warm in winter, great for outdoors. You get the idea ;) Sizes NB through to XL

 

Tubey Hats - from premmie size upwards. Prices start around $20

Propeller Hats - from premmie size upwards. Prices start around $20

Daisy Clutch Bags - wee felted bags for children from $20

All Year Round Vest - can be worn as a summer top, under clothing as a singlet, or over a top as a vest. Sizes 0-3months through to 4-5 years

Cupcake Hat - a baby to child sized beanie with the option of adding knitted flowers

I love knitting little sets that go together too - nothing cuter than a child kitted out in matching hand knits. Here are a few sets that I've knit recently, but there are plenty of items that you can team together.
* a hat and longies
* shrug and skirty
* shrug and dress
* child pinafore and matching dolly sized dress
* vest and hat and longies
And a whole host of other combinations!

Can't find what you are looking for?Email me! I've got permission to knit a number of other items but haven't yet had the chance to knit them up. Email me and let me know what you are after and I can see if one of my unknitted items would fit the bill.

Prices
The prices in each post are only a guideline as it really depends upon the item selected and the yarn you'd like. I am able to knit with any yarn you'd like though the more special the yarn, obviously, the more expensive the item.

I can also knit with yarn you provide - though check with me as there are some yarns that would be unsuited to certain projects and the ply is important so email me if you'd like to supply yarn for a project.

I can email you a price list if you contact me - I do plan to post the full list here in the near future.