November 2nd, 2007 at 12:55pm
Under Knitting and Crochet News+ Updates+ New Knitting Patterns
This long-awaited pattern is now ready for purchase! I’ve been wearing it a lot and get so many compliments. People think it is a fabulous high-end designer sweater, but no — it’s an easy to knit cozy sweater that is so easy to pair with jeans or other outfits.
Check out the pattern details at: http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knitting-patterns/top-down-lacy-long-knit-cardigan.htm
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 25th, 2007 at 12:03pm
Under Yarn Store News
“Yarn Knit All! in Naugatuck Ct is a new shop. The customers at Yarn Knit All! have fallen in love with the concept of reusing old felted wool sweaters and a recent repeat of a Spring workshop was a huge success. Students cut down their felted sweaters and created new baby sweaters edged in crochet ot knit. Each piece was unique and gorgeous. It was such a success that there is talk of another workshop. It was great fun.”Visit Yarn Knit All! Rossi’s Yarn and Woolworks at:
26 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770. (203) 723-YARN(9276).
yarnknitall@sbcglobal.net
www.yarnknitall.com
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By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 24th, 2007 at 11:55am
Under Knitting and Crochet News+ Updates+ New Knitting Patterns
Here are the 2 NEW patterns that I’ve just added for sale at: http://www.sweaterbabe.com/knittingpatterns.htm.
Based on the same design, but one for babies/kids (sized 6-12 months through 10 years) and for women. Aren’t they pretty? My little 2-year old was quite happy to model the girl’s version, although she wanted big sis to be in the photos too. They are both on bulky yarn, so they are quick knits with lots of stylish details. Enjoy!
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 19th, 2007 at 09:25am
Under Knitting and Crochet News+ Updates+ New Knitting Patterns
Now - it’s officially a finished knit object. Next, it’s in the queue to be written up as a pattern. I’m writing patterns as fast as I can!
I just love the belt. I made it optional, in case the vest is to be worn open. But I think it looks so great with the thick knit belt. Found some great “buckles” that are really 2 round rings that look like bone, but are probably just plastic. Went better with the buttons than I imagined!
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 17th, 2007 at 09:10am
Under Knitting and Crochet News+ Updates+ New Knitting Patterns
Here’s another new knitting pattern fresh off my needles! It’s an intricately cabled long vest (or sleeveless cardigan).
It’s in an extra long, flattering length with pockets and gorgeous cable detailing. The collar can be worn open, or buttoned up like a turtleneck. There will be a belt… I’m about to go hunting for a pretty belt buckle.
The yarn is Duchess from Classic Elite. A nice, bulky cashmere blend yarn.
Back to the pattern writing! The top-down cardigans are in the queue first and should be ready in days!
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 15th, 2007 at 09:32am
Under Cute Baby Photos
Here’s the latest Cute Baby Photo from Joyce in California:
“Hi, here’s a picture of my grandson, Noah John, at 12 months. He’s wearing a cardigan and matching hat in Debbie Bliss merino wool. I knitted his nickname, ‘NJ’ into the hat. We love him pieces. You can tell from the pictures, but he’s got red hair! I love to knit for him.
The v-neck cardigan pattern came from the Debbie Bliss ‘Baby Knits for Beginners.’ I used Debbie Bliss merino wool. I’ve also made a ton of the boat neck sweaters, with rolled hems from the same book that came out great.” – NJ’s Gamma
Thanks, Joyce!
If you have a Cute Baby Photo of a baby in hand-knit or crocheted attire, please email us and we’ll select some to share. Please be sure to include infomation on the yarn used and where the pattern come from. Thanks!
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 15th, 2007 at 08:26am
Under Yarn Store News
“Here in Appalacian Ohio, we poor rural folk often don’t have the money for high priced yarns if used in quantity. That’s why our shop specializes in the most quality for the least money. We’re all going wild over Plymouth’s Boku, a substitute for Noro’s Kureyon that’s nearly half the price, yet has the same beautiful color shading.
The yarn is 95% wool and 5% silk, and has a nicer hand, and when felted is fantastically soft. Coming in 10 color ways, everyone has been trying entrelac for the first time, and loving it, as there’s no need to weave in ends with the different color changes.
It also felts into a wonderfully soft felt, so that some of us are about to leap out from doing handbags, and try making felted clothing. One idea we’ve had is to just knit straight swatches from different color way balls, felt them, and then cut them into squares (or maybe other shapes) and crochet them together into a hat, vest, shrug or wrap, using different crochet stitches.”
Visit Spinning Turtle Yarns & Gifts at:
25 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. (740)753-3885.
shop@spinningturtle.com
www.spinningturtle.com
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By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
October 2nd, 2007 at 07:19am
Under Yarn Store News
“We’re noticing that people who have a passion for knitting are turning that passion toward spinning,” says Amy Clarke Moore who is the editor of Spin-Off magazine. “Several knitting shops have told us that their beginning spinning classes are filling up at rates they haven’t seen in years.”
“With today’s stressful and fast-paced lifestyle, people are realizing the benefits of sitting down at a spinning wheel to relax with the added benefit of making their own yarn,” says Foothills Yarn & Fiber shop owner Connie Betts. “We just started selling spinning wheels and in the last 2 weeks we’ve sold 4 of them. Our sales of raw alpaca fiber and alpaca rovings from our alpacas have also been increasing–we now buy fleeces from neighboring alpaca ranches to keep up with the demand at our shop.”
Visit Foothills Yarn & Fiber at:4207 Sylvester Dr, Hood River, OR 97031. 541-354-3542.
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By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
September 28th, 2007 at 10:59am
Under Updates+ New Crochet Patterns+ Crochet Questions and How to+ Free Crochet Patterns
Whoa! Crochet bats?? Yup. I admit to being a little obsessive and wanting to CROCHET something for my kid’s halloween party rather than buy all the stuff at a party store.
So, I came up with this quick and very versatile project! Make one or make a colony of bats. Scatter them around a table as party decor, hand them out as party favors, glue them onto hair clips, headbands, string them up as a bat mobile (ha ha, had to say that one!), or use your imagination!
They take up so little yarn… and I even included a Crochet Symbols Diagram in the pattern to make them REALLY easy to make (I hope!).
Download this pattern from the SweaterBabe.com Free Pattern Download page now. Enjoy!
By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
September 26th, 2007 at 01:25pm
Under Knitting and Crochet News
Here is a preview of the two latest patterns coming soon! Both are knit from the top down, so the only seam is really the sleeve seams! The beauty of this too is that you can decide how long you want the sleeves. Both of the models are knit with sleeves that can be worn at the new 3/4 length (if you keep the sleeve garter bands unfolded), or at the short-sleeve length. Interesting sleeve lengths and styles are definitely the thing for this fall/winter season.
Both feature fun pockets - the kiwi green one has shaped (kangaroo-like) patch pockets and the long jacket has knit-in pockets. I’m a big fan of pockets, can you tell? They add interesting detail to a sweater and are great for holding little things or keeping your hands warm.
Bulky yarns are used to knit both, so they are fairly quick projects.
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By Katherine aka SweaterBabe
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1. ida | January 22nd, 2008 at 6:11 am
How would the long top down cardigan be in classic elite duchess?
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