Beachcomber Sweater

The Beachcomber Sweater is sized and ready for summer knitting and vacation wearing. With the end of school creeping up behind me, I managed to get the head spinning calculations out of the way before the official start of summer.

This dolman sleeve sweater wears like a t-shirt, and is constructed as one piece for easy finishing. Knit in bulky weight, Billow from Knit Picks, which I whole heartedly recommend that you try. The variation in strand width makes a subtle, casual, texture. The all cotton yarn is just as light as its name. The only problem: it is NEVER in stock! I am waiting patiently for more Comfey, which I am told will be restocked near the end of June. Until then, I have my eye on another Beachcomber Sweater in Clarity, or perhaps Cornmeal. I would be happy to hear of any bulky cotton yarns you love.

The Details:
US Size 11, 24" Circular Needles
14 Stitches and 19 Rows in 4"
Sizes 2T-10

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Shorts That Look Like A Skirt

How much do I love these shorts? A lot! How much does L love these shorts? Just as much (mainly because they look like a skirt).  I followed the Very Homemade tutorial, but used elastic in a casing rather than shirring thread. I also used a light weight, splatter painted print from the pile of vintage knits my MIL dug up for me.

I feel like I hit the jackpot. Free fabric and shorts she will wear. The width is so oversized I used a straight stitch on the hem and waistband. The whole thing, including drafting the pattern, took less than two hours. Lazy seamstress that I am, the level of complication figures heavily into my perception of the finished product. 

They are just perfect, (perfect I tell you!) for this little dolman sweater I've been working on. This is just  a sneak peak, I am writing up the pattern for vacation knitting.

A Sweater for L

 As mentioned last week, L had a birthday a few weeks ago. I had the best intentions of knitting her a sweater, because I always think I have more time than I actually do, and that I will make things much faster than I actually can. So, L got a remade sweater. One that was in my Etsy shop, until I have decided to tear off the unisex color scheme, and girl it up with a jumbo, pink, vintage (of course) button and a small calico print.

I'm going to have one cozy toddler this winter. Although, looks are deceiving. 

The whole photo session went more like this.

A Sweater For Dolly

As those with December birthday's know, the event tends to get swallowed by Christmas activity. L turned 2 in mid-December and I was lucky enough to get two handmade presents finished in the midst of holidays chaos. The first gift was a sweater for dolly. Made with the SCBC technique. I had intended to put a collar on it, but changed my mind after it was finished. The single, large, vintage (of course) button is really easy for L to fasten. Although, she still prefers undressing dolls to dressing them. 

To be clear, I didn't make this doll, but I do love it. Christmas brought two more dolls to our house, so I have no reason to buy another. If it did, it would be this one. I almost can't look at the listing again, without buying one. 

New for November

At little sneak peek at what's new for November. I've been working on this thing for entirely too long, but finally found just the right vintage buttons. If I had made it bigger (or maybe faster) I would be keeping this one for L. This fits up to 12 months, but is modeled by a much bigger baby. The Shawl Collar Baby Coat sizing is incredibly versitile. Just one of the new additions I hope to have in the shop when it reopens at the end of the week.

New Baby

To keep a new little baby I know warm and toasty through the Irish winter. The Pale Pink Ribbed Pixie Bonnet, with a covered button. The Shawl Collar Baby Coat in Heather Grey with Pale Pink trim and covered buttons to match the bonnet. Love this combination, wish it didn't take me so long to finish. I've got another (hopefully) unisex one in the works for the shop. 

Pattern: Shawl Collar Baby Coat
             Ribbed Pixie Bonnet
Fabric: The Heyday Shop

Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

At least that's what I'm hoping. 

Here comes the tortoise on an internet full of hares. I'm slowly plugging away at my summer to-do list. I get tons of knitting done when its always cold outside and it gets dark at 5pm. I find it much harder to focus when there is a garden to tend, and flip flops to find. So, here's a little update from a few weeks ago. I have another on the blocking mat, and would love to have both finished, and photographed together, before we are all old and grayer than this luscious yarn.

New Pattern!

SHAWL COLLAR BABY COAT PATTERN NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP!

I am totally distracted by nice weather and have neglected my repeated promises to finish the pattern for the Shawl Collar Baby Coat. A few hours of chilly temperatures was all it took to put the final touches on this little project. I'm tempted to hoard this gem of a sweater all to myself, but I can not possibly make it enough for it to reach its full potential. I have more fabric scrap and vintage button combinations than I could use in a year of nap times, so (deep breath) I am sharing it with you. Take good care of it, and only knit this sweater for the sweetest little children, with the happiest thoughts in mind.

After a final proof read, the pattern will be in the shop tomorrow.

Shawl Collar Baby Coat

I just can't get enough of this shawl collar baby coat. There are so many ways to change it up, without really changing a thing.
In a moment of clarity I realized I already had both yarns and these great vintage button.
L wears this jacket everywhere. I'm calling it a 12-24 month, but the boxy fit and 3/4 length sleeves allows for a lot of growth. I hope to have this pattern in the shop in the next few weeks, after some thorough testing.

Get the pattern. More Shawl Collar Baby Coat Styles.