Yesterday, we had a glorious warm, sunny day and today, a flood advisory! Luckily, I was able to steal a little time out of doors with Crane and Stella and they graciously modeled hats so that I was able to do an update last night. There are still a few berets left! I also take commissions on any of my self-designed knit hats, so if there is a specific beret or pixie hat your dollies need, pull my string!
On another knitting note, I finally finished knitting up the brilliant Blythe Hoodie pattern by nxtdrgrrl! Notes on my modifications can be found on Flickr an on my Ravelry projects page. I’ll post the written instructions for the buttonhole modification soon. Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern Paula! I loved knitting it and look forward to making many more!
We will also be having a Knitting Blythe Meet soon! I look forward to teaching those who would like to learn and assisting those who want to take their basic skills further. I love knitting!
It is a rainy and gray spring day in Portland. I personally love days such as these because they make me enjoy little comforts like a mug of Mexican Cocoa, fleece blankies and knitting!
My design mind is on summer and I have several plans I hope to execute for the upcoming warm weather. Today, I have been swatching several different types of yarn and needle sizes to compare the different types of fabric each combination makes and to get gauge. Once I have the ideal combination, I will begin the pattern for a crisscross strap bodice to be sewn on fabric skirts. My plans are to have a button closure in back and button closures on the straps. I’ve wanted to combine sewing and knitting for a while, so I’m pretty excited. *fingers crossed*
I have also begun drafting a pattern for a circular neck tunic that can be knit short as a shirt or long as a dress. My first prototype is almost finished and I have learned a great deal about how to adapt it for a better fit. The arm holes are too large on the prototype, but I think it will be cute over a puffy sleeved blouse!
In the above photo, Greta is wearing an amazing outfit sewn by the amazing Miss.Amour! It was a birthday gift and this set deserves to have a ballad written about it, the loveliness is that grand. A proper photo shoot will happen soon.
