Keep those fingers crossed!And after that, it's full speed ahead with those Gnome Socks:
(...and Clerkenwell.)
Still crawlin' along
With any luck, the Schnecken mittens' pattern will be released tomorrow (Almost typed "demain." That happens sometimes.)
Keep those fingers crossed!
And after that, it's full speed ahead with those Gnome Socks:
(...and Clerkenwell.)
Keep those fingers crossed!And after that, it's full speed ahead with those Gnome Socks:
(...and Clerkenwell.)
A better view...
...of the snails, that is.
As tinyowlknits would put it, "these snails are just crawlin' along."
Regardless, watch for the new mitten pattern soon.
As tinyowlknits would put it, "these snails are just crawlin' along."Regardless, watch for the new mitten pattern soon.
Snails on my mittens
Oh, things are afoot here at Pittsworth Manor. Just look at what happened (and will continue to happen) today:
More mittens -- this time with snails on. Schnecke clearly approves.
As for me, I'm just in love with the colours..and the yarn. Again I'm using Sunday Knits' yarns -- the blue is 3-ply Eden in Aqua, the grey is 3-ply Brigadoon in Stone and the brown is 3-ply Angelic in Nut.
And then I started thinking...where have I seen these colours before? As in, lately? At which point it occurred to me that once again I'm being unconsciously influenced by my surroundings. Observe:
These two Pewabic Pottery mugs are among some of my recent acquisitions, and we are inseparable. They are the epitome of Arts and Crafts -- both beautiful and functional -- and also (for me) wonderfully local. I can't wait to inflict my new quince green tea upon them -- I'm sure they'll understand.
More mittens -- this time with snails on. Schnecke clearly approves.As for me, I'm just in love with the colours..and the yarn. Again I'm using Sunday Knits' yarns -- the blue is 3-ply Eden in Aqua, the grey is 3-ply Brigadoon in Stone and the brown is 3-ply Angelic in Nut.
And then I started thinking...where have I seen these colours before? As in, lately? At which point it occurred to me that once again I'm being unconsciously influenced by my surroundings. Observe:
These two Pewabic Pottery mugs are among some of my recent acquisitions, and we are inseparable. They are the epitome of Arts and Crafts -- both beautiful and functional -- and also (for me) wonderfully local. I can't wait to inflict my new quince green tea upon them -- I'm sure they'll understand.
Flamingo Mittens
You may have heard this already, but if not...
...here it is: the Flamingo Mittens' pattern is now available. Please note that the pattern also includes instructions on how to make fingerless Flamingo mitts as well.
The yarns I used here are from Sunday Knits. The Main Colour is the 3-ply Eden in Pickle and the Contrast Colour is the 3-ply Angelic in Peach. Believe me when I say that the colours are even more delicious in person.
You can pick it up here on Ravelry, and (eventually) in my Etsy shop (soon.)
Yes, these mittens feature everyone's favourite long-legged, lawn-dwelling, plastic-feathered friend, the ornamental flamingo. Fun, kitschy, vintage-inspired handwear for the upcoming winter (seriously, the whole time I was reminded of my grandmother's Corelle dishes.)
...here it is: the Flamingo Mittens' pattern is now available. Please note that the pattern also includes instructions on how to make fingerless Flamingo mitts as well. The yarns I used here are from Sunday Knits. The Main Colour is the 3-ply Eden in Pickle and the Contrast Colour is the 3-ply Angelic in Peach. Believe me when I say that the colours are even more delicious in person.
You can pick it up here on Ravelry, and (eventually) in my Etsy shop (soon.)
Yes, these mittens feature everyone's favourite long-legged, lawn-dwelling, plastic-feathered friend, the ornamental flamingo. Fun, kitschy, vintage-inspired handwear for the upcoming winter (seriously, the whole time I was reminded of my grandmother's Corelle dishes.)
Chicago: by threes
Yesterday I returned from my third three-day trip to Chicago in nine (3x3) months. Such auspicious numbers could only add up to a fabulous time and sure enough the universe smiled upon me. It was a lovely visit.
I now offer you nine select images of this most recent trip. Hopefully this will make up for the pictures that I didn't take the last time.
Left to right: Marina City; 330 North Wabash; Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago as seen from the River.
My feet standing on one of the handful of remaining wood block alleys that date from the mid-nineteenth century. Count those tree rings!
My knitting-bedecked room (Room 810) at the Hotel Indigo Chicago. Yes, I squealed when I saw it.
Vintage signage at Wrigley Field.
A view of the gorgeous, gorgeous, Carbide & Carbon Building, now the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago.
Lunch at Sheffield's. This shot reminds me of a Van Gogh cafe scene (I suspect it's the lights and the server's pose.)
Breakfast at Elly's Pancake House, fine purveyors of such delights as black cherry blintzes (which are wonderful,) at all hours of the day and night. I love the decor to distraction (and back.)
And finally, two details of Florine Stettheimer's fantastic Portrait of Virgil Thomson, which is simply amazing to experience in person. I could've stared at it for the better part of the afternoon. Alas, my attentions were required elsewhere.
While away, I did manage to sneak in some knitting time, and I have a nearly-completed Flamingo mitten to show for it. Expect the pattern soon.
I now offer you nine select images of this most recent trip. Hopefully this will make up for the pictures that I didn't take the last time.
Left to right: Marina City; 330 North Wabash; Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago as seen from the River.
My feet standing on one of the handful of remaining wood block alleys that date from the mid-nineteenth century. Count those tree rings!
My knitting-bedecked room (Room 810) at the Hotel Indigo Chicago. Yes, I squealed when I saw it.
Vintage signage at Wrigley Field.
A view of the gorgeous, gorgeous, Carbide & Carbon Building, now the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago.
Lunch at Sheffield's. This shot reminds me of a Van Gogh cafe scene (I suspect it's the lights and the server's pose.)
Breakfast at Elly's Pancake House, fine purveyors of such delights as black cherry blintzes (which are wonderful,) at all hours of the day and night. I love the decor to distraction (and back.)
And finally, two details of Florine Stettheimer's fantastic Portrait of Virgil Thomson, which is simply amazing to experience in person. I could've stared at it for the better part of the afternoon. Alas, my attentions were required elsewhere.While away, I did manage to sneak in some knitting time, and I have a nearly-completed Flamingo mitten to show for it. Expect the pattern soon.
Kitsch this
Surprise!
I was at home this morning, happily spending some quality time with no less than three new socks/mittens (left to right, that's the Gnome socks, the Flamittens and Clerkenwell,)
when a mail carrier knocked on my door and handed me an oversized parcel from Knit Picks. I assumed that this must be the book and needles that I had recently ordered from them, but...well, isn't this box a little too large for just one book? Hmmm...
It turns out I was right to doubt the contents of the package, because I was hardly expecting to open it to find this:
Samples of each new Fall 2010 colourway of Knit Picks Palette to play with! Let me tell you, the new colours are gorgeous!
I hardly knew what to make of it! Neither did Bubo...
and Schnecke (have you met Schnecke yet?) was overwhelmed, to say the least!
It is all so lovely and the fact that it was a surprise makes it doubly so. Thank you so, so much, Kelley and Stacey! I will definitely put the yarn to good use.
when a mail carrier knocked on my door and handed me an oversized parcel from Knit Picks. I assumed that this must be the book and needles that I had recently ordered from them, but...well, isn't this box a little too large for just one book? Hmmm...It turns out I was right to doubt the contents of the package, because I was hardly expecting to open it to find this:
Samples of each new Fall 2010 colourway of Knit Picks Palette to play with! Let me tell you, the new colours are gorgeous!I hardly knew what to make of it! Neither did Bubo...
and Schnecke (have you met Schnecke yet?) was overwhelmed, to say the least!
It is all so lovely and the fact that it was a surprise makes it doubly so. Thank you so, so much, Kelley and Stacey! I will definitely put the yarn to good use.
Strawberry Socks are out!
It's all true:
There are socks, they have strawberries on them, and you can now make a pair of your very own! Get it here on Ravelry, and expect it to turn up in my Etsy shop sooner or later (the ol' Etsy shop is long overdue for a massive re-stocking.)
As the construction is simple and so is the strawberry motif, these socks would be a good first project for someone who is new to colourwork and/or fancy socks.
And now I'm off to work on some Gnome socks, and some Clerkenwell socks, and yet another pair of socks. Oh, and NEW mittens -- wait 'til you see THEM. This is multi-tasking at its finest.
I leave you with what I'm sure will be the first of several What-I-Did-On-(one of)-My-Summer-Vacations photo-tidbits. This is the mug that haunted me in NYC each day as I enjoyed my tea at Birch Coffee:
Not exactly the piece of china that one would like to be greeted by each morning after one had recently heard the story of Lucy, as I had.
There are socks, they have strawberries on them, and you can now make a pair of your very own! Get it here on Ravelry, and expect it to turn up in my Etsy shop sooner or later (the ol' Etsy shop is long overdue for a massive re-stocking.)As the construction is simple and so is the strawberry motif, these socks would be a good first project for someone who is new to colourwork and/or fancy socks.
And now I'm off to work on some Gnome socks, and some Clerkenwell socks, and yet another pair of socks. Oh, and NEW mittens -- wait 'til you see THEM. This is multi-tasking at its finest.
I leave you with what I'm sure will be the first of several What-I-Did-On-(one of)-My-Summer-Vacations photo-tidbits. This is the mug that haunted me in NYC each day as I enjoyed my tea at Birch Coffee:
Not exactly the piece of china that one would like to be greeted by each morning after one had recently heard the story of Lucy, as I had.
Home and away and back again
It's official -- The Garden is Bigger than All of Us. The peppers are especially prolific (and photogenic):
Those are Super Chili (remember them?), Cayenne, Serrano, Jalapeno and Hot Portugal peppers. Someone may have gotten a little bit carried away in the hot pepper section of the garden centre.
There are also all kinds of interesting people to meet out in The-Bigger-than-All-of-Us Garden, such as this Fellow (Lady? I never can tell with bugs):
Hello! You have lovely beady-looking compound eyes, Mr./Ms. Mantis!
In knitting news, progress continues on the Strawberry socks:
I'll also have you know that we are mere days away from their pattern release.
Progress has also begun on Clerkenwell, the new socks for Gentlemen:
I've decided that just about everything looks three times better when it's photographed at Czehoski. Oh, and I kinneared Mick there (it was my first time):
What a charming little place...and the fact that it's a mere three doors down from Romni Wools? You Torontonians really are fortunate.
Those are Super Chili (remember them?), Cayenne, Serrano, Jalapeno and Hot Portugal peppers. Someone may have gotten a little bit carried away in the hot pepper section of the garden centre.There are also all kinds of interesting people to meet out in The-Bigger-than-All-of-Us Garden, such as this Fellow (Lady? I never can tell with bugs):
Hello! You have lovely beady-looking compound eyes, Mr./Ms. Mantis!In knitting news, progress continues on the Strawberry socks:
I'll also have you know that we are mere days away from their pattern release.Progress has also begun on Clerkenwell, the new socks for Gentlemen:
I've decided that just about everything looks three times better when it's photographed at Czehoski. Oh, and I kinneared Mick there (it was my first time):
What a charming little place...and the fact that it's a mere three doors down from Romni Wools? You Torontonians really are fortunate.
Cupcakes v. Gnomes: and the winner is...
Thank you to everyone who helped decide the outcome to of that eternal question: Cupcakes...or Gnomes? Because of your participation, we now have an answer, and that answer is...
Gnomes! The Gnome socks will be knit and published first, and will be followed shortly thereafter by the Cupcake socks.
Having used a random number generator, I've determined that the winner of the copies of each pattern (when they are respectively released, is...
The Bon! Congratulations! I will be sending you the patterns as gifts on Ravelry when they are available.
Thanks again!
Gnomes! The Gnome socks will be knit and published first, and will be followed shortly thereafter by the Cupcake socks.
Having used a random number generator, I've determined that the winner of the copies of each pattern (when they are respectively released, is...
The Bon! Congratulations! I will be sending you the patterns as gifts on Ravelry when they are available.
Thanks again!
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