WIP

Just off of my needles are these two:






And currently on my needles.......



a few other nearly finished items that I am testing out a pattern with yarn on hand for some one I still need to go get the yarn I really wanted to do this in. Aren't they cute though? It's a headband :)






I also have a gift in the works for some one but I can't post it yet or she will see it!

Up to Something

I haven't blogged hardly any lately and here I am doing 2 posts in one day. Oh well!

Here are some photos of what I have been up to!

A WIP just off my needles called Whale Stripes and needs the ends woven in still.


I also have a pair of longies for Kailey on my needles (FINALLY!) I need at least 2 more because she has none!

Should be listed today and lanolizing tonight is Sweet Tart. I came really close to keeping this one for Kailey and I still want to! So if you want it, then hurry before I change my mind lol.


I just finished a custom of 2 longies and 1 pair of shorties..





Remember if you see something you like and would like it in another size just email me and I will let you know if I have that yarn in stock for another!

Another custom, this one is hand dyed.


I also have a baby shower gift that has been done for weeks that I still can't share since she will see it on facebook before receiving it. <-- not good! So that will still have to wait since the shower was rescheduled.

I also have a *very* special custom that has been in the works quite a while but I will not post on it until it is complete.

I am working on restocking the shop so if you have anything you would like to see or see more of just send me an email!

Works in Progress

Strawberry Fields


Boy stripes



Lastly


Some photos from Kaileys bday :)








She fell in love with this Minnie Mouse in the store so I had to surprise her with it. Kissy Kissy.



She was kind of sleepy but it still turned out ok :) She liked the cake better than the icing, that's my girl!

Birthdays!

I can't believe how big my babies are getting! Ben's birthday is on the 27th of this month and I am going to work on a project for him but unfortunately I didn't get started soon enough because he will be off next week! When am I going to be able to work on it? Grr.
Kailey's birthday is next and she will be 1 on August 26th. Possibly my last child, and she's growing up too quickly on me! I am however glad that she has learned to smile when I bring the camera out and no more poses like this.



I am working on a cupcake hat for her birthday and what is funnier is my mom picked up a cupcake outfit that she will wear without me knowing :) I tried the hat on Kailey the other day and I think she likes it! Here is a pic of my progress so far. I had trouble with my camera's card locking on me when I insert it.. had to keep trying over 30 times :/

(yes she likes having all those toys in there lol) The picture doesn't do it justice and part of it is the angle but I couldn't miss her face with that expression on it :D

and here is the outfit from Carters marked down on clearance. 3.99 for the top and 5.99 for 2 pairs of pants with a ruffle bottom.

On and Just Off My Needles

Just a quick update here.
Recently Finished:

This is almost finished. The kids ran off with my needle and I can't find another one small enough to sew the buttons on. Kailey has skinny little feet and I can't find shoes to fit. I think these should do the trick but she loves buttons. I guess we'll have to see if they stay on or not.

I also have a pair of Shorties in the Promise colorway on merino but they need elastic in the waist and I forgot to take a picture. They should be done tomorrow.




WIP:

Cute little striped longies for a boy on Peruvian Highland in 12m size.



I love this Strawberry Fields colorway on merino. These will be really soft longies.


Next on my list of things to do is a cat bed, and a cupcake hat for Kailey's 1st birthday.. I cannot believe it is just around the corner!

On another note it is my parents' anniversary today, Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

WIP, Finished items, plus a sale!

Here are two more finished woolies for the shop!
Dragonfly Dance shorties on scrumptious Merino,
and Every Rose Bloomers also on the same merino.
July 1st- 4th iCandi will be having a sale on everything so don't forget to stop by! Use the coupon code INDEPENDENCE to get 10% off or the code FREESHIP to get free shipping!



Recently finished,
Calorimetry that Alyssa stole so I made the button a little kitty. It's too wide for either of us really.
This doesn't really count as finished but it ended up too tight at the ankle, maybe it's the design of this architecture but I can barely get it on. I will end up ripping it out most likely.
Swiffer cover per hubby's request. I haven't made this one with the bobbles before, worked ok but I think I like the other ones I did better.

I am working on my first lace ever and making a shawl to display at the shop. This leaf pattern is gorgeous! The pattern is called Woodland Shawl.

Stitch Marker stocking & WIP!

I have a bunch of stitch marker sets and even a few individuals stocking at iCandi tomorrow but they are up for previews today! Here's a look at a few....




And here are the things on my needles right now!

Scrunchable Scarf
Promise 2
Every Rose 2
Everlasting Bagstopper

ETA I realized I left off that blanket I am working.. pics later!

what's on your needles?

Purewool

I got my Purewool and Peace Fleece in already from Burgh Baby Gear! Wow that was fast! She also included a free sample with my order. I first opened the package and thought it was the PF on top but I was wrong.. it was the Purewool. For some reason I was thinking it would be whiter lol. I won't knit with it until I dye it and I won't dye it until I find mason jars for my dyes... crud. Anyone know where to find these besides online with outrageous shipping?
Oh and I am loving my new pattern so far and can't wait to try it on Ty. Here is a pic of my Sea Legends WIP gusset.

Great Find and WIP

I will have to update with WIP pics later but I just wanted to share a great deal on yarn I found. I haven't tried or touched Purewool yet (my Peace Fleece woolies are still a WIP) but I ran across it for a coop price without the hassle and wait.. only thing is that it is undyed. To me, that's no problem but here is the link. Burgh Baby Gear is where everyone keeps talking about a new book that covers all the aspects you could think about for wool covers. They have a pattern for skirties, longies, soakers.. and you can sell the items you make from the pattern without having to pay fees or ask permission. Sounds great huh?

"Promise" Rainbow Shorties... a mix between Sheepy Pants and Adorabubble Baby Britches. This thing pooled so bad.. the yarn was painted (by me...oops) the perfect length to make blocks around the shorties. I knit these nearly 2 full times trying out the ABB pattern and normally I embrace pooling.. but this was neat at top.. looked like "Lucky" rode the rainbow down his pants but then came to a complete stop and was drunk or something lol. (edited to add..just now looking in comparison I may like the first better....hm... crap!)
Front

Back

Here it is now.

"Sea Legends" is about half done I started on it yesterday and worked a couple hours to get this far. I am trying the ABB pattern again and dyed this one about the same length so had a few issues with it to but alternating ends of the yarn helped this time.

New colors

I didn't use my new dyes and Alyssa 'had' to help me paint yarn so I used Wilton's dyes and my Jacquard ones too but she only got to help on the Wiltons. These are on KnitPick's Bare Peruvian Highland.
I just could not get the one on the right to show up in this very bad lighting we have and well.. there is no sun out today so I guess I'll just have to do it again later. The one on the left is "Promise" and is just your basic rainbow with black and the one on the right I debated with several names but it is "Sea Legends". There are actually 4 shades of blue (that I used) and 1 of green in that but you really can't tell in this pic. I used the Wilton's dye on that one and Alyssa painted the green trim. I don't like the black from Jacquards because it either takes more dye, or longer or something but I was not very happy with it.
I wanted a rainbow pair so it would go with just about anything or at least I wouldn't have a shirt that didn't go with any of Ty's woolies. I would love to get started knitting on these.. but I have way too much to do and need to sew wipes and mama pads.. and last day of revival is tonight. I also have to make cupcakes for afterwards.

I have finished Kailey's white shorts but... I just can't leave anything white.. I don't know why. Maybe I have color OCD lol. I dyed them teal and I think it will go great with the fabric I still haven't sewn on to one of her dresses... You know the one where I have tons of yarn by it because it was my favorite? Well, I chose the dark teal (go figure) because it's one of my favorite colors. I haven't checked how close I matched it to the top because I didn't really think about it since it was left over dye from "Sea Legends". I think it will be close though. It is lanolizing now so pic tomorrow.

WOW

Alabama has crazy weather.. but it rarely snows and if it does it does not stick..... but guess what!
That is part of our backyard and it was a little over 2 inches deep before the noon sun came and took it all away. I couldn't get a snowman out of it because it was all powder and wouldn't stick but we all had fun!




I didn't get one of DH because he was the one throwing all the snowballs!

I just finished up the rainbow dress and am now making shoes to match. The only other WIP right now is two sheepy pants one for Kailey and the other for Ty.