One of a Kind

Bab's Diamonds (pattern purchased on Ravelry) is a great cowl pattern that can be knit in many thicknesses of yarn - fingering, sport, dk and worsted. Lynne Sosnowski is the designer.

Lynne mentioned the pattern to me because she knit a version in Malabrigo Rios and we should see Rios by the end of next week.

A reversible - though not identical - diamond pattern allows this cowl to look attractive regardless of what side is showing. 

Bab’s Diamonds is worked circularly in a seam-free pattern geared to looking great in almost any yarn - solid or variegated - in any weight from fingering to worsted, and in either a neck warmer size or a more lush infinity cowl. 

Bab’s Diamonds are more visible ash the “wrong” side of the fabric as knitted. Sew yarn ends in carefully so you have a completely reversible item.

A customer was in today to purchase yarn for these awesome slippers - California Comfortable. Another great pattern by Andrea Mowry (photos are ©Andrea Mowry). Cascade Magnum will make thick, warm slippers.

I find slippers to be necessary no matter the climate. They are the definition of cozy. Of Saturday mornings spent at home making pancakes and then curling up on the couch with a good book (or even better - some yarn and needles.) These knit up quick and cushy at 3 stitches per inch, while keeping you stylish (despite your bed heads best efforts.)

I have found that utilizing lifelines makes Afterthought Heels even easier! Check out this tutorial for a visual! 

These slippers are worked from the top down with an afterthought heel. You will knit in some smooth waste yarn where the heel will be placed and then continue knitting the foot, trying it on as you go to measure where to start your toe shaping. After you are finished with the main body of the slipper, you will go back and remove that waste yarn, exposing live stitches to knit the heel. 

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Rasta and Rios are on the website and we are ready for the yarn to arrive. It was loaded onto a UPS truck today.

The website is ready for the next shipment of pompoms. We should see these by the beginning of December, if not sooner. These raccoon pompoms snap onto your hat so you can remove them if you are caught in the rain or snow. You can easily change the colour of pompom on your hat.

Late this afternoon I had an idea. We have odd balls of Rowan Felted Tweed. We put 10 different colours together. These grab bags are perfect for a Kaffe Fassett project from the new Mason-Dixon Knitting Field Guide No. 13. There are 4 different grab bags and we priced them at $100 (regular $169.50). These are one of a kind so don't miss out.

I was up really early this morning and was working on a newsletter by 7am. It's just not right so I need to do a bit of tweaking. It should be going out Monday morning.

Dad and Beth are going to be on the road at 7:30 in the morning so I'm making them a batch of muffins. Then it's off to bed. I will make sure Beth gets lots of pictures.