There are lots of Muppets and Dragon themed color ways to choose from. As well as some of my worsted weight that Liz Abinante (creator of the beautiful and well know Traveling Woman and Saroyan Shawls) has designed one of her upcoming patterns with: The Blueberry Scowl.
There’s also more of the Saoirse colorway perfect for our upcoming Saoirse/Kezia KAL!
The Kezia Fingerless Mitts pattern is now available for purchase on Ravelry!!! This amazing pattern is designed by a close friend of mine and all proceeds are being donated to the Fitzgerald Cancer Fund.
This pattern was named for Kezia Fitzgerald and is published in memory of her daughter Saoirse, who on December 13th, 2011 at only 18 months old, lost her battle against Neuroblastoma. Kezia herself is currently in remission from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. You can read Kezia’s blog New Mom…New Cancer to find out more or donate directly.
The shop has been updated with the brand new Saoirse colorway!
Saoirse is lovingly dyed up in memoriam of Saoirse Fitzgerald (daughter to Mike & Kezia Fitzgerald) who on December 13th, 2011 at only 18 months old, lost her battle against Neuroblastoma. The gold color was chosen because that is the color of the Neuroblastoma ribbon.
Five dollars from every skein sold will be donated to the Fitzgerald Cancer Fund as they continue to spread the word about Neuroblastoma and help educate other parents going through similar situations.
Pick up this colorway and join us in my Ravelry group: Another Crafty Girl & Friends for a knit-a-long with some awesome prizes.
The fingerless mitt shown is the Kezia Mitts pattern (which will be published on Ravelry tomorrow (01/24/2012) in honor of Kezia who is currently in remission of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
The shop has been updated!! I didn’t get as much dyed this week as I hoped but I have half of the Muppets colorways in a couple bases each so I hope you like them! Be on the lookout for Kermit, Scooter, Zoot, Fozzie Bear, Swedish Chef & Animal.
Anyway!!!
This is my 1st Year Anniversary Update and to make it special I’ll be including a special stitch marker with each order. These awesome stitch markers are made by the lovely and talented Cary of Jelby Felted Stitch Markers. They all have an adorable brand new design which is a little sheep celebrating by holding a balloon. The markers are all different colors so it will be a surprise as to which you get! Hope you all like this little gift. And while you’re at it check out Cary’s shop because it’s full of adorable markers looking for good homes.
The knitting I’m taking on the train over Christmas weekend is packed and ready to go! Or it will be as soon as I print out the pattern. I’m knitting a Deirdre shawl with Another Crafty Girl’s Strong Sock in Royal Rainbow, keeping my fingers crossed that this pattern will work with this yarn. If not, I’ll try something else. :)
I’m addicted to project bags. This one is from zigzagstitches, and I adore it.
I finished my pair of Mojo socks tonight after NINE MONTHS of mostly ignoring them. I’ll upload a picture of those tomorrow. I’ll get pictures of some of my other projects over this weekend - the house I’m going to for Christmas is infinitely prettier than my own.
Can’t wait to see your shawl progress! Hope you have a lovely holiday with your family. I’m pretty sure I kept this skeins twin for myself. Not sure yet what I’ll be making with it…perhaps my first ever pair of socks. Hopefully I can find time for some selfish knitting soon. :D
I’m actually calling this my Woodland Fall Shawl, and I knit this lovely shawl for my Aunt as a gift this holiday. She picked out this yarn, it’s called Monstrous Nightmare and it’s one of my yarns. This was a pretty fast knit for me. The lace slowed me down a bit as it’s been a while since I’ve done anything this complex but I think it turned out lovely and I really hope my Aunt is happy with it. This was knit on my brand new size 6 Signature circular needles (yes, I’m now officially a needle snob, it was only a matter of time) and it was such a dream. Cannot say enough good things about those needles. Love them.
I had to alter the pattern a bit because I was working with less yardage than what the pattern calls for but I made it work and you can find my notes on my project page.
Muppets are live!!! Hope you all get whichever one(s) you were hoping for.
This will be my last update for 2-3 weeks. I have been so stressed out with the holidays and recent shows and it’s totally wearing on me. I have a tendency to not give myself days off and I’ve yet to take more than a weekend off since going full time with this in June. So a break is in order. I will however take up to 4 special orders a week so if you want something in particular just send me a message on Etsy and we can make it happen.
The largest shop update took place this evening. Lots of lovelies looking for good homes. Hope you all find something that you just can live without. Also, Muppet yarns will be making their way to the shop in next week’s update (Nov. 28th)!!! See you then! ♥ ♥ ♥
Muppets inspired color ways and a brand new colorway and pattern created to raise money for the Fitzgerald Cancer Fund. View newsletter here.
Photo 1: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Fozzie Bear. Photo 2: Rowlf the Dog, Animal, Scooter and Beaker. Photo 3: Statler & Waldorf, Sam the Eagle, Swedish Chef and Zoot. Photo 4: Kezia Mitts & Saoirse Colorway (not available for purchase at this time).
There was a teeny update in the shop today. Just so you know, the shop will be closing on Nov. 18th as all available stock will be coming with me to the DIY Trunk Show. Shop will then re-open on Monday, Nov. 21st.
For those attending the DIY Trunk Show you can find me at booth #24 (there is an error on their website listing me as booth #4. Hopefully that will be corrected soon). Looking forward to seeing you there!
Also, there will be a special announcement later this week. I am super excited about it!!
There are still a few colorways left from this weeks shop update. Gamut sold out crazy fast but there will be more next week if you’re quick enough to catch it. I’ll also have some at my next show, the Chicago DIY Trunk Show next month.
Hope you’re all having a wonderful day and remember there’s still time to come play in my very first Another Crafty Girl KAL (knit-a-long), details can all be found in my Ravelry group, Another Crafty Girl & Friends. Projects need to be finished, photographed and shared by Oct. 31st. :)
