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:

 

My first knitted animal!

I'm relatively new to knitting, yes. However, I can gladly say that almost everything I have ever made has been from my own brain. Though it may take days or even weeks to create, perfecting it to the best of my ability--I like being able to say: "This is my design."

Don't get me wrong, I have used a few patterns... literally, a few. I could probably count how many on one hand. Maybe it's because I'm crazy! Maybe it's because I like to challenge myself to make something better.  And, typically, this example is what has happened on those rare occasions of pattern-using...I change it.  I can't just make what someone else tells me to make, I guess.

This dapper little monkey was adapted from an Alan Dart pattern. Originally, the pieces were to be knitted flat and sewn in place to the body.  I decided to make him jointed, instead! He is my first knitted animal design, and I cannot wait to create a little character entirely from my own design! I love the way this little guy turned out, and I plan on making a lady-chimp-friend for him, along with a whole knitted tea set from the pattern...with my own changes, I'm sure. From his little top hat, to his cheerful little bow tie, with ten fingers and toes, I'd say this "first" was a success.  I'm ready to create my own Thread Bears® animals!

 

 

 

 

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!