Happy Holidays

From my family to yours....

crazy, beautiful mittens *testing*

these are being tested right now by a team of awesome knitters!

These were knit to match my crazy, beautiful cowl pattern.

They remind me ever so slightly of something wonder woman would wear....

This pair is being gifted but I will surely be knitting more for myself in the very near future!

with the holidays...

comes copious amounts of knitting for others.

I've got more then I can handle, knitwise, on my plate.

Here are a couple of the gifts I'm working on.

To Frog or To Finish....

That is the question, dear readers.

As I looked around my home the other night, I realized I'm surrounded by UFO's. For my non-knitting buddies, this means "UnFinished Objects"

Yes, all these abandoned knitting babies just lying around asking to be moth food.

I made a decision. I made a pact with myself (and a couple of amazing wooly friends.) By the end of the week (or the year) I will split all these projects into two piles: frog or finish.

And I have. They are all sitting so pathetically on my coffee table. Well, most of them. Some need to be rescued from "hiding" or various "time-outs" around the house. In fact, I'm not even sure where the sock cuff I started could be, truth be told.

But there is hope. This evening, I finished the first on my "finish list." It began February 1, 2009. The project?

A February Lady Sweater (don't lie, you love the irony.)

I finished the yoke. And it sat....for nearly 5 months.

Over the summer (July to be exact) I decided to get it done. I finished the body. And it sat....

Until yesterday. When I decided to finish two little sleeves. How hard could it be? How bad, I wondered?

Well, not bad at all apparently. It took me no time at all and now I hate myself a little for letting it sit.

So, I'll get better pics tomorrow, but here is a preview.



So, fellow knitters. Let this be an inspiration to you. Start 2010 with a BANG!

Decide now....to frog or to finish...then make it happen.

crazy, beautiful cowl

I'm so excited about this new pattern. I think it is the right mix of feminine without being too girly.

Introducing crazy, beautiful...

Perfect for day or night wear,
this cowl can go anywhere.
Simply knit, beautiful wear, perfect comfort.

This beautiful cowl is worked with cables and eyelets.

Visit my Ravelry pattern store for more information.

a long overdue update

lots of great stuff to share. hang on for the ride!

Edward Longies Custom

New Kettle Dyed Colorways:

The top two will be available on iCrave on Black Friday. You can click the pictures for details

ezmerelda

fox mountain

bear variation

birch blossom

other knits

this is Faraway, So Close by Sweet Mama Small Sugar
I actually frogged the blue trim and opted for a darker green instead. I love the outcome. Pictures to come soon.

Mitten Pattern Updated

Hola fellow knitters and woolie lovers!

The Comfort Mountain Mitten pattern has been updated and now includes sizes 1T, 2T and a 3-4 size.

There are three easy way to purchase this pattern.

Follow the links below:

iCrave

Comfort Wool HyenaCart

Ravelry

Comfort Mountain Mittens

A new pattern I worked up when nothing out there was impressing me. My son needed mittens for the pumpkin patch this weekend, I've been sitting on this beautiful Elliebelly Peace Fleece for far too long.

So, I took a break from knitting my customs one night and finished these in under 5 hours total for both. I think it only took so long as I was writing it down and perfecting it as I went.

Then, I had to borrow my mom's camera at the pumpkin patch to take photos before Caden ran off and lost them or got them dirty.

This pattern is available for purchase for $3 USD. After payment is received, the PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

To purchase, click buy it now below or visit my HyenaCart

have to break a promise

i promised photos by this weekend but that isn't going to happen....for months.

unfortunately, my home was broken into on Thursday afternoon while I was at work. The perp kicked in my back door and stole several cameras and photo printers, video cameras, iPod docks, my children's piggy banks, food, a breast pump and much much more...including my sense of safety.

We are in the process of filing a homeowner's claim but being I've never dealt with something like this, have NO idea how long it will be before I am able to replace some of the things that I've lost.

The worst part of this whole ordeal....when I got my ultrasound to find out what I was having, I opted to NOT find out. I had the US tech write it on a piece of paper and seal it up for my fiance incase he just HAD to know. Well, he never opened it, but instead tucked it away in the sealed envelope. This horrible horrible person who did this to us, opened that envelope. They are now one of two people who know what I'm having. I'm crushed. I'm angry. I'm....speechless.

Right now I'm a mix of emotions. Feeling unsafe, a little depressed when I look to the spot where my son's piggy bank was...the one that had all his firsts written on it...with dates, names...everything for his first year of life. I'm sure smashed and in the trash by now. I'm angry and hating the world.

So, yeah. Thats where I am. And I'm being forced to break my promise to take pictures.

I'm sorry.

i swear i'm working

sorry for the lack of progress photos. no batteries and no time to get them so far this week :(

I promise, by the weekend though.

So, the MM Synchro Longies are split for the legs and are about 6" in to leg one. I'm holding off here to get a photo. Want to make sure the striping is acceptable.

WSK Choco Rainbow longies are about 8 inches into the rise.

KBK/Fam. Roots Edward arrived and is next up.

Hope that helps a little!

My "Elliot" Sweater Pattern

Its finally done. I love how this came out and will have action shots up soon.

Pattern available below. If you decide to knit this, please link to it on its Ravelry pattern page.

Thanks!

PATTERN

5.5 sts per inch.
Final chest measurement = 10.5 across.
Approximate size: 18-24 months

Supplies:
Light Worsted wool yarn
Needles ~ #7: 24" and 12" or DPN's
Tapestry needle
Three buttons.

*NOTE* Increases ~ The increase BEFORE the marker is a M1F (otherwise known as M1L) and the increases AFTER the marker is a M1B (or M1R).

CO 59

Knit 3 Rows

4 ~ K10, PM, K1, PM, K7, PM, K1, PM, K20, PM, K1, PM, K7, PM, K1, PM, K11

5 ~ *Knit to before marker, M1F, slip marker, K1, slip marker, M1B *repeat for each marker, knit to end.

6 ~ (For button hole) K3, YO, K2Tog, Knit to end.
For rows where you are not making a button hole, knit to end.

7 ~ *Knit to before marker, M1F, slip marker, K1, slip marker, M1B *repeat for each marker, knit to end.

8 ~ Knit

Repeat rows 5 to 8 until there are 52 stitches between the back markers. Using row 6 to make a button hole every 12 rows.

End on a WS row.

Divide for Sleeves

Knit to 1st marker and remove, place next 38 stitches (sleeve) on scrap yarn.
CO 7 stitches, knit to next markers, remove, knit back.
At next marker, remove, place next 38 stitches on scarp yarn, CO 7, knit to end.

Continue in garter stitch for 5 more rows ending after a WS row.

Body

1 (RS) ~ K8, PM, knit to 8 sts before the end, PM, Knit to end.

2 (WS) ~ K8, Purl to marker, K8

3 ~ (RS) ~ Knit

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until stockinette stitch measures 8"

Bottom Edge

Ending after a RS row, work in garter stitch for 12 rows.

BO on a RS row.

Sleeves

Using a 12" circ, or DPNs, place one sleeve (evenly spaced, if using DPN's) on needles.

Pick up 7 sts, placing a marker before the first one.

1 ~ Knit

2 ~ Purl

Repeat row 1 and 2 for 8 rounds.

Next round ~ Knit in stockinette for 26 rows or 1" before desired length.

Then begin working in garter stitch for 8 rows.

BO.

*NOTE* This is a first round pattern. Any mistakes, please email to icravecrafts@gmail.com

Better action shots coming this weekend.

Small Longies

All done and ready to pack up, when I realize I forgot the drawstring. D'Oh. Pregnancy brain is an interesting thing, to say the least. Well, I'm going to continue blaming it on this anyhow as long as I can. Not sure what I'll call it when I'm no longer pregnant.

Here are some "almost done" small longies.

I forgot how quick little newbie pants are

These have been knit in under three days. I forgot how fast you can get them done. I'll have to squeeze some in for my little bean.

These are the custom for Holly who is due with her little one in October (only my favorite birth month)!!!

Oh Good Gracious

Could I be any happier with the way this Elliebelly knit up? Me thinks not.

Now, I don't have a space big enough for a picture of this thing layed out, but I think these depict the beauty anyhow.

Perhaps Michelle will send me a picture of it on, holding it across her back. I just didn't feel right modeling it ;)

Done!

My computer or flickr or both are acting crazy. So, a first picture, and hopefully more to come.