It's official.....

No pictures for this post. But, I couldn't not say something. I published a pattern on Tuesday. So, it's official... I'm CRAZY!


WOW... publishing a pattern is much more work than I ever could have imagined. Sure, designing is one thing. I've designed all of my woolie patterns I knit from for my store. But, taking my chicken scratch and writing it down so others can get predictable results... well, that is another thing entirely!


Thanks to all of the testers, my friends Cece and Margaret for final editing, and most of all to Lea for inspiring and encouraging me to write this pattern, "as people will want to buy and knit it." Thank you so so much!


The pattern can be found here.


After I get the support forum ironed out and a few instructional videos for techniques used in the pattern done, it will be on to the next pattern. I hope to publish Ella's Flippy Skirt next, then my Soaker Sack and Freckle Pants patterns by the end of the summer.

What Dreams May Come

Jackie may end up getting this soaker, as I'm not sure how long I'll be able to let it sit in-stock on my store. Knit from Gaia Oranic Merino Dyed by me in the What Dreams May Come colorway, trimmed in medium blue semi solid Targhee dyed by me. I knit this up using my Freckle Soaker pattern and added a crochet lace trim. It's a perfect fit for Jackie and I love how the colorway worked up.

Whispy Blue Sky Clouds

These Newborn longies were knit for Melissa/Shyla's new baby boy due late this summer. The yarn is Sweet Grass Wool's Targhee hand dyed by my in a semi-solid baby blue. Trimmed in natural Targhee. To me, knit up, the semi solid, with the cream trim reminded me of a blue summer sky with bits of whispy clouds floating through the air. I did my first seed stitch baby hat too. Nothing earth shattering, just the first time not doing a rolled brim or ribbed hat. I love how the seed stitch brim on the hat matches the cuffs of the longies.


I hope Melissa loves this one! It was her 3rd newborn set, and is in a close race with the Bananafish set as being my favorite!

Bananafish Booties

For Melissa.... What can I say... these were booties knit from the leftover yarn from her longies. Nearly every yard was used up, and they made my ovaries hurt. I hope they work well for her babe when he's born in July.

Granny Smith Skirty

This was knit for the winner of a Charity Auction for Andrea's walk for Cystic Fibrosis. The yarn was donated by Kim of Montana's Diaperstore and I knit it up. YUMMY Stallion Merino from Dashing Dachs in her GrannySmith colorway for the skirty, and Undyed Gaia Merino (the same as Stallion) for the undersoaker.


The winner's daughter had the same measurements as Jackie, so it was VERY VERY hard to mail this one out. I think it might be my favorite skirty I've knit to date.

Field of Tulips

I finally finished this soaker for a collaboration with Kate from Dressing West. It was listed as a "more details soon" listing for about month until I finally got the specifics in about a week ago. The yarn is Cestari Fine Merino, dyed by me. SO much fun to dye and knit with your own yarn. I love Kate's little dress and I hope the set sells soon, or I'll be forced to "buy" it for Jackie, and she doesn't need any more clothes!

Blues Shorties

These were the final installment of another Wool Stash Subscription. Yummy BFL from Lizzie's Wonderland. These were a treat to knit and I think my favorite of the 4 pieces I got to knit for this mom. I hope she is loving them as much as I enjoyed knitting them. And, my hats off to Lizet for the beautiful colorway!

Galooboy Blue Shorties

These were the final installment of a Playground Stash for a delight of a customer. I struggled not to add a Peace Sign or some such to the bum. But, all the other pairs in the stash were girly, and she'd mentioned picking the black and blue colors for her final pairs to possibly have GN woolies for future babes, in case there were any boys in the future. So, I help back and did not email for permission.



At any rate, the color worked up beautifully, like all Peace Fleece. This shade was a bit more flat than some of their others, but it works well with the color.

A new use for Sock Yarn

I double stranded Knit Picks Felici in the Patina Colorway for this skirt for my 3T daughter. I added a bit of a flare/ruffle to the edge. I'm hoping that the nylon content and the 2x2 rib for 2 1/2" will keep the skirt's waist band fitted enough to avoid needing a drawstring or having to figure out a way to install elastic. So far, she's been wearing it an hour or so, and it seems like it might be fine.




I do think if I do another one, I'll probably knit bottom up, as I think a sturdier bind-off edge at the top of the waist would help in keeping the skirt up better than a stretchy long-tail cast-on edge.




This was such a fun knit, and the skirt will be machine washable, which is good.




I do think making a modified version of my skirty might be better, as the undersoaker would serve as spanks for her so I wouldn't need to worry about her flashing her panties whenever she wears a skirt.... however, just doing a skirt used less yarn and was a quicker knit, so I do see a couple more of these in my knitting future for my duaghters spring/summer wardrobe!

Grass Roots Knit Shorties

Knit for a momma on one of the cloth-diapering forums I'm on. She chose Grass Roots Peace Fleece as a sturdy/bulletproof/amazingly beautiful colorway for her son's outdoor play this spring and summer. I hope she loves them once they arrive!