Crocodile/Snappy Dresser Set

I just completed this set as a custom order. The customer sent me the link to this Gymboree line and wanted to have stripes in the light blue, cream, and green. After talking through stripes, she decided she would prefer light blue tipped, cream waist and cuffs, and green body, rather than traditional stripes. This worked out perfectly in order for me to keep my fluffly shaping in the bum.




I dyed Targhee yarns for the project, needing to dye the blue twice, as it came out too dark the first time. This batch of Targhee was AMAZING! Much softer than my previous batch. I am so in love with it!!!!




Whan I was working the shorties, it popped into my mind, that an embroidered croc to match the line, on the bum, would be a cute addition to the shorties. So, I asked Sarah if I could add a surprise to the shorties and she said yes... WHOOT!




Anyhow, I loved working this set, and hope that it is well loved when it arrives to it's new home.

Maypole Shorties w/ Tree Town Batick Shirt

I bought this yarn and this shirt a year ago. It was meant to be knit up in the grand opening of my store. But, I got filled up with customs more quickly than I though and have been having to steel moments of time since then anytime I want to knit in-stock or something for my girls. A very good problem to have, Thanks to my wonderful customers!




Anyhow, although it was meant to be part of my grand opening, I always wanted to keep the set for Jackie, and I finally started knitting these shorties a month or 2 ago. I'd hoped to stock the set at the grand opening of TLC (if I didn't keep for Jackie,) but didn't get them finished in time.




The yarn is Maypole on Bliss Aran from Zenstring, and I am LOVING this set. It fits Jackie almost perfectly (by design) but has a tad higher rise than I would normally do for her. So, I was left to decide... keep for Jackie or list for sale on my store Monday or Tuesday. I decided I couldn't wait to list until Monday or Tuesday, as if it didn't sell right away, I might want Jackie to WEAR it on Monday or Tuesday. So, I went ahead and listed on my store this morning. And, guess what?! It just sold. I'm excited to see that it will be going to a good home, but on the other hand a bit sad to see it go as it would be SO SO SO cute on Jackie.




I do need to get some better/daylight pics and a better close-up of the cuff before mailing on Monday, but you can get the idea...

Preemie Surprise Jackets and Hats

A co-worker of my mom's, who has suffered from infertility for years, decided over a year or 2 ago to adopt a little girl from China. All the paperwork completed several months ago, she and her hubby were in their long wait for their little girl.... when about 2-3 months ago they were approached by a friend who had a friend/acquaintance who was expecting twin boys, and was planning on putting them up for adoption. So after a couple of weeks of soul searching (and making sure it would not affect their adoption of their little girl in 12-18 months) they decided they would adopt these boys as well, as it seemed meant to be!!!!

The boys were born nearly 3 weeks ago (I believe at 33-34 weeks.) They are still in the hospital with some feeding issues, but other than that are doing well, and my mom's co-worker is such a wonderfully happy new mom!!!! :<3: :<3:

Anyhow, I knit up little hats and sweaters for the boys. I'm sure they sweaters won't fit long, as the boys will grow quickly.. but spring is almost over anyhow, so hopefully, they will at least get a chance to wear them a time or two before they are too small and/or it's too hot!

Shyla's Newborn Sets- Bananafish and Rhiannon

These are 2 sets knit for a very sweet customer of mine. The Green pair is Rhiannon on Lindon from 3IG that I had in my stash. The yellow/cream/tan/blue pair is Bananafish from Beemer Knits on Jewel Merino that Melissa mailed to me to knit up for her. I'm not sure what base yarn the Jewel Merino is, but it was a delight to work with. I'll still be knitting matching booties for the Bananafish pair to go along with another package, as Melissa's ordered one more little set to be knit up in cream and light blue Targhee.

Goodness Shorties

Spring Flowers

Lazy Daisies on Baku Black

Crocus on Spring Prairie Soaker

Lavendarwinkle Flowered Capries

Seaglass Shorties

Island Breezes Soaker