Oops! I made a mistake in the pattern. I just wanted to let you know that I made a correction to the pattern. The pdf now include the correction. (The error was on the number of stitches for the petals.)
I have had a lot of questions about the hat, one of them being how to adapt the hat for an adult. This is what I would do. I would just increase the number of stitches on each petal until the hat reaches a circumference to fit your head. You would then knit the hat slightly longer, the decreases will be very much identical.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Clochette Free Pattern
The clochette pattern is ready. Just click on the picture to download the pdf.
As always, I have tried my best to check the pattern for errors. If you have any problem with the pattern feel free to contact me.
Happy spring!
As always, I have tried my best to check the pattern for errors. If you have any problem with the pattern feel free to contact me.
Happy spring!
The Asia Collection
This week I decided to go back to Asia to find my inpsiration. I really loved the paintings done on an aged golden ground and so set out to capture that appearance in my yarn. I aged the yarns and roving by toning them. I chose tea for the toner.
The results are so beautiful. The tea tone created that aged golden glow, giving a unique depth to the colorways.
The results are so beautiful. The tea tone created that aged golden glow, giving a unique depth to the colorways.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Clochette
A few days ago, when it was still so cold out here, I set out to knit spring. I am done!
My inspiration had been little lilly of the valley buds, which are one of my favorite flowers. They remind me of my grandmothers, the candies and the cookies they used to give me when I would visit to give them little bouquets of lilly of the valley, every year on May 1rst.
I called the little hat Clochette, as the little buds are like little delicate bells. The hat also reminds me of 1920's cloche hats. Can you imagine how cute this little Clochette will be on little people?
I knit the Clochette from the bottom up. The hat is knit in stockinette, except for the single purl stitches separating the petals. I placed my decreases on each side of these purls. I topped the hat with a little i-cord green stem, and two applique leaves in the same bright green.
My inspiration had been little lilly of the valley buds, which are one of my favorite flowers. They remind me of my grandmothers, the candies and the cookies they used to give me when I would visit to give them little bouquets of lilly of the valley, every year on May 1rst.
I called the little hat Clochette, as the little buds are like little delicate bells. The hat also reminds me of 1920's cloche hats. Can you imagine how cute this little Clochette will be on little people?
I knit the Clochette from the bottom up. The hat is knit in stockinette, except for the single purl stitches separating the petals. I placed my decreases on each side of these purls. I topped the hat with a little i-cord green stem, and two applique leaves in the same bright green.
A row of single crochet sets the curl of the petals.
I will make this pattern available as a free pdf by Sunday.The pattern will be available for sizes newborn to toddler.
Happy Spring!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Deep Sea Diving
This week I am taking you deep sea diving! That is where I found my inspiration. The sea anemones, as graceful as Victorian ladies in silks and laces helped create the Under the Sea Collection .I found these colors to have a unique glow. They are at the same time deeply saturated but almost transparent.
I hope you will enjoy going on this under the sea adventure with me.
I hope you will enjoy going on this under the sea adventure with me.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Is Spring Here Yet
I am a patient person, but now I have had it with the cold. The official beginning of spring came, and went, but the temperatures remained bitterly cold. Looking out the window one could definitely have been fooled, with the shining sun, the blue sky and the singing birds. As a matter of fact I got fooled. I opened the door to go for my early morning walk...I took a breath, and I went right back in to get my gloves, my scarf and my hat. I still went for the walk, and it was beautiful. The courageous crocus were in bloom...
I love spring flowers in particular the lily of the valley. Its delicate little cups with their curled edges, and the fresh green always make me happy.
I love spring flowers in particular the lily of the valley. Its delicate little cups with their curled edges, and the fresh green always make me happy.
I just happened to be staring at the lily of the valley that my littlest pixie had given her father for his birthday, when the knitter in me took over. If spring does not want to come, I'll make spring!
So off I went to my studio, I grabbed a skein of natural cream colored yarn, dyed a smidgeon of fresh green for what will become a hat for babies/toddlers and cute little pixies in general.
So tonight, I'm knitting spring!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Go with the Flow Socks FREE PATTERN
The Go with the Flow Socks pattern is ready. As always I did my best to avoid mistakes, but these can still happen. Please let me know if there is any problem with the pattern. As you know, SockPixie has a new helper, which means that I will be able to answer your questions much faster, so feel free to contact me any time.
In the pattern you will notice that I do not give you an exact number of stitches to cast on. Rather, I tell you to cast on a multiple of 4. What that means is that you can really knit the sock for the intended person. Measure the ankle of the person, round that down to the nearest multiple of 4, and times it by your gauge. For example, if he person's ankle is 10", round that down to 8, then multiply 8 by your gauge per inch, which in the case of this sock should be 8, and you get 64. You should therefore cast on 64 stitches. I prefer to round down as this makes for a sock with a better body on the leg. This sock also has a lot of horizontal stretch because of the zigzag rib, so it is better to cast on a smaller number. Throughout the pattern, you will find instructions that will help you make a sock with a perfect fit.
You can click on the picture below to download the pdf pattern of the Go with the Flow Socks.
Happy Knitting!
In the pattern you will notice that I do not give you an exact number of stitches to cast on. Rather, I tell you to cast on a multiple of 4. What that means is that you can really knit the sock for the intended person. Measure the ankle of the person, round that down to the nearest multiple of 4, and times it by your gauge. For example, if he person's ankle is 10", round that down to 8, then multiply 8 by your gauge per inch, which in the case of this sock should be 8, and you get 64. You should therefore cast on 64 stitches. I prefer to round down as this makes for a sock with a better body on the leg. This sock also has a lot of horizontal stretch because of the zigzag rib, so it is better to cast on a smaller number. Throughout the pattern, you will find instructions that will help you make a sock with a perfect fit.
You can click on the picture below to download the pdf pattern of the Go with the Flow Socks.
Happy Knitting!
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