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:

 

Notes of Autumn.

It seems as though Fall is finally making it's debut here in Desert, Arizona. Though Japanese Maple and the Mighty Oak are rarities in this part of the country, we are still lucky enough to see some color-shifts amongst the trees.

 

The Mulberry in my front yard has finally yellowed and begun to lose its leaves...

 

...so I finally felt inspired to finish up a few fall knitted items that I had begun in-between our home renovations. I created these "Fall Foliage Fingerless Gloves" from 100% Peruvian Highland Wool from Knit Picks Palette in a beautiful cornmeal color.

 

The upper-side has the bobbles and leaf motif. The underside is just the leaves. 

 

I created this aran cowl from Debbie Bliss' Cashmerino Aran in a lovely pumpkin hue.

 

And, since I loved the aran design so much, I created a super-slouchy hat with the same design. Created from a cashmerino in a spicy cinnamon color.

 

 

I possibly have some patterns in the works, so I will be sure to post as soon as (if) they are 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!

 

 

 

What the hiatus?

So, it's been over a year since I've posted on here...  Between renovating our home and having a beautiful baby girl, my knitting was very sporatic in the first half of 2012.  Can you imagine an almost 6-months-pregnant woman scooting around on the ground to lay flooring???  It was something... but, I kicked into gear this last fall, designed my own products, and will have some new items available in the next couple of days.  I'm so excited to offer my products, made from my own hands!  Here's a sneak peek:

 

I have an Etsy shop almost up and running, a Facebook Page, and in the meantime--you can check out primiteds.com to see if any of my items are available on there as well!