sneak peek.

Where I live it has been a tradition to remove the grass in some of the meridians and in its place to plant marigolds, the city's official flower. Although we use the metric system in Canada the long rows of orange flowers has been dubbed the Marigold Mile.

As I was working on this pattern and watching the colours emerge to form a pretty swirling design it reminded me of our meridians, jam packed with orange coloured blossoms, and I knew that "Marigold Mile" would be the perfect name! 

 

The yarn that I chose for this project is Blue Heron Bamboo Lace which is comprised of 100% bamboo. This translates into a soft fabric with a hint of sheen and amazing drape, so this super versatile scarf/shawl hangs perfectly no matter how you wear it. Plus the properties of bamboo will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

I just have to finish up a chart for the edging and then the pattern will be coming your way!

 

 

 

kim.

cow baby slip-ons.

I was just searching through our etsy archives when I stumbled across this picture of some Felted Baby Slip-ons that I had made way back in 2009, and I just had to share.

 

Aren't they super sweet? They make me smile! I remember that I couldn't get the spots right so I had to get my daughter, whose very artistic, to needle felt them on for me. I have some baby showers coming up and finding this picture has inspired me want to make up another pair.

 

This great little pattern for the "Felted Baby Slip-ons" is designed by my friend and business partner, Tara Schreyer. They are quick and easy to work up, and once they are felted they make an excellent blank canvas to embellish or needle felt anyway that your heart desires.

 

Felted Baby Slip-ons by Tara Schreyer

 

If you are interested in purchasing the pattern you can find it here on ravelry.

 

 

kim.

vogue knitting 2013 crochet issue - interview with lee ann dalton.

To say that we were thrilled when writer Lee Ann Dalton contacted us, and asked us if we would like to be interviewed for the Vogue Knitting 2013 Crochet Issue, would be an understatement! We didn't feel like we had anything Vogue worthy to talk about, but Lee Ann was fabulous to work with and she put together a lovely article that we will always treasure....good memories....

The Vogue Knitting Special Collectors Crochet Issue hit the newsstands yesterday, so to read the article and, most importantly, to add lots of amazing patterns to your collection be sure to buy your copy soon! They went super fast last year and Tara's still kicking herself for not buying a hard copy of the 2012 edition.

Look for this issue on newsstands or visit Vogue Knitting to learn more about ordering online and instant downloads from iTunes.

kim and tara.

furls crochet - fiberarts 2013 catalog.

Furls Crochet, the world's only provider of luxury crochet hooks, has just released their Fiberarts 2013 Catalog!

Tara and I have been drooling over Furl's stunning collection of hooks for some time now, and as you scroll through the pictures we are sure that you will understand why.

  

These sculpted works of art are not just for looks. These exquisite hand crafted hooks, made from the finest exotic woods, are also designed to be ergonomic.

Tara and I recently received our own personal copy of the the Fiberarts 2013 Catalog and not only is it full of beautiful pictures of the Furls collection of luxury crochet hooks, but it is also complete with coupons and discounts from many of our fellow fiber artists. If you've been thinking of purchasing your own Furls Crochet hook then you will definately want to invest in the catalog as Furls has included a 15% off coupon.

Tara and I have also included our own coupon code for 25% off of all crochet patterns at knotsewcute.etsy.com. The coupon is good until December 31st, 2013 and there is no limit to how many times you can use it. If you plan on purchasing several of our crochet patterns over the remainder of the year then the savings will easily pay for your own Fiberarts Catalog.

 

For only $5.00 USD you can purchase your own Furls Fiberarts 2013 Catalog here.

 

 

kim and tara. 

 

  

new crochet pattern - owl love coffee cozy by kim miller.



 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Four little owls to keep your coffee cozy! This fun project is everything that we love in a crochet pattern, instant gratification and a great way to use up those leftover 50 gram balls of yarn. Plus, this coffee cozy gives you the opportunity to practice your cabling without having to commit to a large project.

Finished coffee cuff measures approximately 4¼” high and 4½” wide, and fits a grande size togo cup. One additional width size is provided in the pattern. This detailed pattern is complete with lots of colour illustrations. The pattern calls for 25 to 30 grams of Vintage Berroco worsted weight yarn and 8 – 9 mm buttons for the eyes.

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kim.

 

yay vogue!

Have you heard that Vogue magazine is coming out with a special crochet issue again this year? Last year, for the first time in 18 years, Vogue came out with an issue dedicated to crochet and it was such a huge success that they quickly made plans for the Vogue Knitting Crochet 2013 Collectors Issue! The magazine goes on sale May 1st and is jammed packed with lots of gorgeous crochet projects which you can view here. Last year they sold out quickly so be sure to grab your copy while you can!

 

 

 

kim and tara.

instant downloads are now available in our etsy shop!

We have just added a great new feature to our Etsy shop! With the exception of our "create your own bundle" sets, we are excited to announce that all of the crochet patterns that we have listed in our etsy stop are now available for instant download. No more waiting for us to manually send them out by email. After purchasing your crochet pattern you will receive a DOWNLOAD LINK where you will be able to retrieve your new file.

If you have your eye on several crochet patterns we have a "create your own bundle" set! This allows you to choose ANY 5 patterns from our shop for one low price of $18.00 USD!!!

Many of our patterns are priced at 4.99, so depending on the patterns chosen you can save as much as $6.95!! As already mentioned, this listing will not be available as an instant download. In order for us to customize the order to your specifications, we will still have to manually email out the patterns. For the "create your own bundle", just leave us a note in the “Message to Seller” at the check out telling us which patterns you would like added to your order and PDF files of your chosen patterns will be emailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. Please note that only individual pattern listings will qualify for this offer. 

We have plans to add even more bundles to our Etsy shop, so when you stop by be sure to check out our "Sales/Special Offers" section!

Chalkboard Circles Clipart © Erin Bradley Designs | www.erinbradleydesigns.etsy.com

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