Stuck waiting at a train station, but thankfully have my knitting with me. The knitting does make time go faster. 30 minutes til destination!

Organization is a good skill to have. Especially when you get called away unexpectedly. Storage bins & labels are essentials when I'm organizing.

Little Feet

Hopefully this blog posts correctly this time. I have been trying to post this for over a week now, but the pictures never seem to load correctly. Eye roll. Technology is not always a friend to man.

Yay! The pictures finally loaded! Cute Knits for Baby Feet is a wonderfully delightful book that has many adorable patterns for little feet. The pink baby booties pictured are actually not from this book, but a pattern of my own creation. But that is no reason not to feature an amazing baby knitting book.

These baby booties are part of my Afternoon of Knits collection. I knit up this pair in a single afternoon, which consisted of 4 work hours total. This was one of the easiest knitting projects I have ever made that wasn't a scarf. :)

I used size #5 US double-pointed knitting needles and Rainbow Sensations brushed yarn in Pink. I used a complimentary ribbon color to weave around the leg of each bootie. I do not know what type of ribbon was used here because it was scrap yarn from my stash. Having a stash of ribbon, yarn, and several other craft items is great.

I am going to post this pattern later on this week. Please be patient with me as I am still trying to work out all the kinks in my blog.

Happy Knitting and God Bless!

Inspiration is every where, although sometimes it can feel as if you'll never be inspired so don't be afraid to look every where to find inspirations.

When creating your own knitting pattern it is helpful to have a sketch of the finished project as well as some written notes on hand when you start knitting.

Emergency roadside kit? Good. Emergency knitting stash? Better.
Happy knitting and God bless!

Head & Toes!

Head & Toes! by Gwen Steege is a wonderful book with 15 patterns for the little ones in your life. I absolutely love the pattern for the beret featured on the front cover. The pattern is very easy to follow and there are directions posted for 2 types of yarn. The scalloped edge adds a very feminine touch to a baby beret.

There are many more adorable patterns featured in this great book. I hope that you click the link and find out more information. It will be well worth your time.

The average foot length of a newborn baby is 3", but most booties have a finished size of 3 3/4". Something to keep in mind when knitting for tiny feet. :)

An organized knitter is a happy knitter. :-D

Check out the local thrift store. You can get yarn, knitting needles, & knitting books for cheap. I bought a knit mag for $0.10. 43 patterns for only $0.10!

Remember that knitting is a gift and like any gift you should share it with others.
Spread the joy of knitting.
God bless and happy knitting!!!

2 AM TIP:
When knitting in the round with multiple colors make sure to use the jogless jog. A technique illustrated today & used to make stripe height even.

Jogless Jog

Technique is every bit as important as the yarn or needles that you are using, but can sometimes be overlooked. I have met many knitters that have been afraid to branch out in their knitting because they were afraid of experimenting with different techniques. There is no reason for a knitter to be afraid of trying new techniques. The right technique can solve a knitting dilemma or add style to an ordinary garment.



Today I want to introduce a problem-solving technique. Avid knitters have probably noticed that when knitting in the round, with multiple colors, the different rows of colors are different lengths. This is actually because of how your knitting is worked when knit in the round. I discovered this technique in the book Holiday Knits, which is written by Sara Lucas and Allison Isaacs.

The following expert is taken from their book:

The “Jogless” Jog: One of us learned this from Meg Swansen’s column in one of the first knitting magazines we ever bought, so we always get a little thrill of discovery using it. When knitting in the round, you are actually working in a very shallow spiral. Thus, when you change colors, the first stitch and the last stitch of the round don’t line up exactly. This little un-invention corrects that. On the first stitch of the second round of the new color, pick up the odd colored stitch below the new colored stitch that is on the needle and knit the two together. This lengthens the old color stitch enough to bring it up level with the end of the last old colored row.

This simple technique can transform your knitting into something wonderful. I was thrilled to find this wonderful “un-invention” because I know the frustration many knitters have felt when they find their rows of color uneven. I had never known that knitting in the round is actually working in a very shallow spiral, which goes to show you even an experienced knitter can learn something new.


I encourage you to get your own copy of Sara Lucas’ and Allison Isaac’s book, Holiday Knits. Many of my readers are probably not ready to think about the holidays, which are still 3 months away, but this book is actually really fun and helpful. Holiday Knits is packed full of patterns focused on the holiday theme, but almost all of the patterns are easily adapted to fit any season. Plus all of the patterns are organized according to the length of time they will take to make. The patterns range from weekend projects to projects that will take at least two weeks or more.


This year Holiday Knits is my #1 source for holiday inspiration. I have even taken their advice and started knitting my projects for the holidays. The holidays can be the most stressful season for a knitter as winter brings a large demand for winter garments and that stress can be translated into your knitting. What is my suggestion for saving you from holiday stress? Don’t wait until the last minute to start your holiday projects. If you know that you are going to be busy with Christmas shopping and baking than take longer to finish your knitting. Most of us need to face the fact that we cannot do everything when it comes to the holidays and to make the most of the time we do have.






Happy knitting and God bless!

*tip*: Knitting n the correct gauge is a must if u dont want the sweater 4 ur uncle 2 come out small enough 2 fit ur baby. Take 5 minutes 2 check ur gauge. ;-)

Tonights tip is going 2 b early. Hectic day. Long wait @ the doctor & then long wait 4 my sister. Apparently she thinks we believe baseball gets over @ 1 am.

I'm stuck waiting at the doctor. I'm bored out of my mind & wish I had something to knit. It would be nice if knitting was a more acceptable public habit. 8-|

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2 am tip: Always buy sufficient quantities of yarn for your project even if dye lot is unimportant to you. The yarn could get discontinued. :-]

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My Sister's Purse

My younger sister adores all things Juicy Couture. For those of you who don't know, Juicy Couture has the latest styles for women, kids, handbags, shoes, jewelry, charms, accessories, and fragrances. Ok, that was taken from the store's website. I have never bought anything from Juicy, but my sister adores the store. She has the shoes, the tops, the jewelry, and the fragrance.

Juicy Couture is a high end clothing store. A LOVE TO SURF key chain at Juicy costs $48.00, but is on sale for $36.00. The point? Juicy is too rich for my blood. But my sister's birthday was coming up and she does adore Juicy. Because I love my sister I decided to use my creative talents and design a bag for my sister.

I modeled this knit bag after the traditional Juicy Couture shopping bag. I used Rainbow Sensations yarn in light pink and Lionbrand Suede yarn in mocha. I lined the inside with a light canvas print and made my own metal rim to support the purse.

I knit this bag in 5 pieces and sewed the pieces together. I chose to knit it in pieces because I wanted it to resemble the shopping bags at the store. But it would be easy to alter the pattern to knit in one piece. I intend to make more shopping bag purses, but until then I am keeping the pattern under wraps. ;) After sewing the bag together I embroidered the design on both sides. To avoid copy right infringements I made slight changes to the the Juicy design. After I was content with the design I sewed in the lining and added a pocket.

Here are the pictures. I hope you love it as much as my sister did.

Bottom Line?
This purse was fun and easy to make, but the best part? My sister got a one-of-a-kind original Juicy (A+W) purse. So don't let money stop you from creating a wonderful project for a loved one.

Basic Sitches for a Superb Sweater

I tried to post this yesterday from my mobile phone, but it didn't work. It sent the blog entry in 5 entries instead of 1. I'm sorry for the inconvience.

If you have ever shopped for an infant than you know how incredibly difficult it is to find a warm sweater or jacket for a baby under 12 months. Last year, my mom and I searched at least 10 stores before finding a sweater for my niece, who was 6 months at the time. We ended up buying the larger size so that her mom could layer her outfit. This year, with the arrival of my nephew, I decided it would be easier to just make his sweater.

I incorporated basic stitch # 3, which can be found in a previous posting, and basic stitch # 1. The ribbing created by stitch # 3 is brought out by the garter made with stitch 1. I began knitting this sweater in white yarn and accented it with blue. I chose white because when I started this sweater we weren’t sure what she was having. It was going to be all white, but I found out the sex before I finished.

The white yarn is Lionbrand Baby Pound of Love in White, which is lightweight enough for everyday use, while still warm. The blue yarn is Lionbrand Homespun in Sky Blue. Homespun is wonderfully soft yarn, but when knit on the same needles as the Pound of Love, is wider than the white. It is neither noticeable nor a problem that the blue is slightly wider than the white in the finished sweater.

I cannot wait for the little guy to finally be here to wear it, but until then a stuffed monkey will serve as the model. I think the monkey is charmingly handsome and he helps keep the sweater’s shape.

This sweater can be easily adapted to any child. Use pink instead of blue for a baby girl or a child’s favorite color if they are older. I absolutely adore this sweater and plan on making many more. If you or your loved ones live in a colder climate you might want to try a warmer yarn. Wool and other natural yarns provide natural warmth, but remember that wool will shrink and is the yarn used when felting. In situations where yarn content is unknown or shrinking is possible, knit a tension square and wash as you would the final project. Make sure you measure the tension square before washing so you have something to compare to.