FO: First Design

*drum roll* And now to reveal my latest finished design! Le Moustache Beanie!

I am currently finishing up the pdf, but before I release it for test knitting I will knit this pattern up again, I might adjust the placement of the moustaches. But on that note, if you would like to test knit for me please let me know in the comments below. It requires worsted weight yarn, it took approximately 175 to 190 yards of brown and less than 30 of the pink (these are guess-timates at the moment). At the moment only Cecilia from "Don't Drool on the Wool" has generously offered to help me test knit (thank you!).

If you see this design and feel inspired to knit your own, please respect my rights as a designer, thank you. The pattern will be shortly available on ravelry for your knitting pleasure.

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FO: Afghans for Afghans

Over the past couple months I have been knitting away at these "mindless" projects for Afghans for Afghans. Their current campaign is requesting knitted hats, socks and mittens in strictly wool. As next semester begins at school and seeing as I just received a huge donation of wool, this organization is going to the top of our action plan list. I will be creating a KAL group on Ravelry for anyone who is interested and I want to expand the scope of Knitting for Peace at University of the Pacific to anyone who wants to help our efforts. Throughout the year I find that I spend most of my time teaching everyone how to knit or crochet. So any outside effort would be greatly appreciated as we can make a bigger impact. A larger impact to not only Afghans for Afghans, but also to the local homeless shelter which we donated a large box of items to last year. Being as I am moving in ten months, I plan to essentially open a new "chapter" at the university I will attend. Until then, please let me know if you would be willing to help us in our efforts by leaving your email in a comment below!

Also a big shout out and thank you to everyone who read my post about Petra Anderson and donated to the cause. It really means a lot to me and you will see the benefits in giving returned to you. Some would call it good karma, but I truly believe in the philosophy that you always receive more than you could ever possibly give. Thank you.

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FO: Baby Sheep Stitch Markers

Yesterday I blogged about how to store your notions. Well in today's post I'm going to share with you notions that my sister made! Introducing the first of many stitch markers to come!

These were absolutely impossible to photograph. Does anyone know what type of lens works best for close up images? I need better pictures for when I post these in my Etsy store! :]

However this is my personal herd of little sheep. I absolutely adore these stitch markers! Also she is designing some crochet stitch markers for all of you happy hookers!

When I finally defeat my current wips and the Ravellenic games are finished I'm going to do some silversmith work and make shawl pins. Also I am still working on those purse handles for knitted items as well as ceramic yarn bowls. So much to do and so little time! My baby (sewing machine) is currently out of commission so the needle cases have been postponed until she's all better.

Also this past week I did finish a bag, "Life's a Beach Tote"... still in the process of writing the final pattern up. I might carry some of these in the store, what do you think?

Make sure you check back this week for more great organization tips and ideas!

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FO: Fairy Cowl

Today I have to share with you the Fairy Cowl I made for a swap. I used a stitch pattern from a stitch dictionary and created a slip stitch edging. Then I found cute vintage inspired fairy buttons as the closure. It took almost an entire skein of Cascade 220 and I know it will be super warm (when it is finally winter). It was such an easy knit, I plan to make a few of these to put into the Etsy store.

Which color would you like to see it in?

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