Spring-Inspired Surprises.

It's a new year! As my budding orchid reminds me, a new year is a fresh opportunity, fresh new ideas!

One major change in this brand-spanking, fresh new year is to start offering patterns! I have learned the painstaking process that goes into designing and creating patterns--writing each step as you create an item, ripping and ripping until you get that perfect fit, paying attention to details that make these items stand out. Then to try to make it easy enough for most knitters to understand...phew! It is a job. But, I love it. So, as you can see from my Etsy shop, I am ready for Spring with its creamy and sunny hues, and laces or delicately cabled designs. I'm hoping to have more patterns and Spring-y knits available soon! My patterns can currently be purchased via Etsy as a PDF digital download file, which you can instantly download after your purchase. These patterns will also be available on our Thread Bears® website.

One new pattern available for purchase is for these Budding Foliage Fingerless Gloves (Click on any image to get details and to purchase):

 

 

 

My "Kaleidscope Cap" PDF Pattern:

 

 

 

I also have these completed leggings/leg warmers available:

 

 

These adorable, super-soft, delicately cabled leggings were created from many tiny stitches. They are lightweight, yet warm for bare legs. The best thing about these are that they will fit pretty much any baby and toddler sizes 6 months up to 5T! They make perfect boot cuffs for toddlers, since they are no-bulky. The fresh, mint hue is perfect for Easter!

 

Photographed on a 12 month:

 

Photographed on a 5T:

 

Knits for summer!

 Moms--toss out the drool bibs! These hand knit, beautiful, berry-tinted collars are lightweight, airy, and still absorbent! They are created from a cotton/kapok (silk cotton) blend, which makes them so soft and smooth against the skin. The openwork lace makes them comfortable to wear in the middle of summer, but still keeps bare necks dry. Who says knitted items have to be warm, heavy, or bulky??

These summer knits are great investment pieces, since they fit most children sizes 12 months to 5 years. They are also versatile--each collar has two options on how to wear it. Finished with delicate scalloped edges.

Available in Thimbleberry:

 

 

 Vintage Raspberry:

 

 

Cherry (No longer available):

 

Putting it out there!

Okay, it's official--items are for sale! I've listed a handful of items I have completed, and there's even more on the way! These items are featured on the website, Thread Bears®, and available for purchase on Etsy. Click on the pictures or captions if you wish to view the listings:

Serendip-minty Headband

This adjustable headband is so light and airy that it can be worn

year-round.  The pale mint hue is the perfect compliment for any

little outfit.

 

 

Rippled Tide Collar

This collar makes a lovely alternative to a drool bib!

When it's not being used to catch drool for younger ones, it makes a lovely

finishing touch for a toddler's outfit! Fits most children 6 months- 5 years.

 

I also have a couple of simple, spring-friendly cowls that have just-right luxurious touches

So Much Honey Cowl

 

Thawing Pond Cowl

 

Gilded Goldenrod Cowl

 

 

And I'm hoping there is someone out there who is more

with-it when it comes to Christmas Shopping than I am!

This very large stocking will match any Christmas decor,

and still look great kept out year-round!

Alpine Cabled Stocking

 

Check back for more items coming soon!