Woolrobe

Last year I finally got a place to store my yarn - a wardrobe!  Well, I call it my woolrobe.  Since the majority of my knitting and designing is for babies, the cubbie holes are filled with good quality baby acrylics.  I do love knitting with natural yarns but find it safer to create garments in acrylic in case babies are allergic to wool, especially in the case of premature babies.

For toys I tend to use cheaper acrylics, which is really cost effective if your toy knit has a lot of colours!  I normally do not buy yarn for toys (unless I'm making a gift for someone) - as a designer I get the yarn delivered to me, arranged by the editor of the magazine.

I also keep a selection of my favourite knitting books, some tools and buttons here too.  The Scheepies yarn is on display because I just love looking at it!  I am collecting ideas for how I'm going to use these mini balls of yarn for when I finally decide to use it.

Easter Bonnets for Preemies

New preemie pattern, this time knitted flat for knitters who don't like using dpns.  These beanie hats are inspired by bright and colourful Easter eggs.  There are 3 different designs, one to fit 2lb-3lb preemies, the middle one fits 3lb-5lb and the largest is for 5lb-6lb.  It uses Sirdar Snuggly DK (UK) yarn, which is soft to the skin and machine washable too, which is very important if the hats are for the NICU.  I think I might try some more colour schemes ...

Simply Knitting Magazine

I'm pleased to say that 2 of my designs have been published in this month's issue of Simply Knitting! My little Easter chick and bunny rabbit are included.

Tilly and Tom Knitting Pattern

Hello everyone,

I had a message from Jo in Australia today asking for me to publish my Tilly and Tom Dollies knitting pattern.  It was published last year in Love Knitting for Baby and came on the front cover as a kit.  They are only 22cm tall and so quick to make!  What I like most about them is that they only require small amounts of different coloured yarns so are perfect for using up scraps of yarn.

I hope Jo enjoys making the little dolls for her 'Little Ones'.

Ultimate Baby and Kids Knitting Collection

My premature baby cardi has been put on hold for the time being, as I begin a new commission for Love Knitting for Baby.

In the meantime, you can find 6 of my designs in the new Ultimate Baby + Kids Knitting Collection.  It is a lovely magazine, one that you will definitely want to keep!

Baby Shark

Hello,
I spent time this morning formatting my shark seaside collection pattern, ready for putting up for sale on Ravelry, Etsy, amazon kindle and Lovecrafting.com.

I am really fond of this little fellow!  I took him to Prestwick Beach to photograph.  He got a few looks from visitors!

I'm still working on the premature baby jacket I started last weekend.  I had a bit of a cold over the last week, and I'm now just getting round to picking up my knitting again to finish it.

Keep posted to see the photograph of the finish jacket!

Premature Baby Knitting Pattern 1224

Hello,
It is half way through February, and the weather is rather wild!  I did a bit of decluttering/organising of yarns yesterday, which felt good.  And I started a new premature baby knit pattern that I'd bought a few years ago but haven't had the opportunity to knit till now.  I'm using the lovely MillaMia 4ply merino yarn in 'ice' instead of the recommended Peter Pan Baby Merino 4ply - which should work out the same.  It is the long sleeved cards that I am working on.  It has a delicate lace pattern with stocking stitch above.  It is lovely to knit, and so far I've not had any problems.  I'm a little unsure of using the merino yarn as some babies can be allergic to wool, so I might make another using Sirdar Snuggly 4ply.  Keep watching to see the finished result.