Crochet! Io's Current WIP

It’s always a beautiful day to be inside with some yarn, and hat weather is upon us!

Our latest hat sample is coming along nicely. Pattern is “Rocky Shore Hat” by Emma Zobel. Yarn is Rowan Felted Tweed in ‘Lotus Leaf.’

New in the Shop: Organic Cotton Sport

ORGANIC COTTON SPORT

Now in the shop: Organic Cotton Sport from Blue Sky Fibers!  We have twelve show stopping colors in a two-ply, sport-weight! Made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton, it is naturally soft, lightweight, and perfect for all seasons, these 50g/136yd hanks are great for knit and crochet. 

We’re imagining bandana cowls, baby sweaters and blankets, and short sleeved tees featuring stripes, mosaic and other color work.  Get playful with multiple colors and these 50gram hanks. 

HOT DOG!

Did you see all those little pieces Io was crocheting? They’ve come together into this tiny adorable friend! 🌭🐶

Sometimes you gotta embrace whimsy!! (Remember that making doesn’t have to be serious or fancy or beautiful… you’re allowed to be silly 😜)

What’s your favorite silly project? (Hat with attached beard? Ice cream cozy? Hot dog?)

Pattern: Hot Dog Dachshund by Rachel Wisneski

Yarn: Hikoo Simplicity in 2 colors, plus about a yard each for ketchup, mustard, eyes/nose

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Strategies for Mistakes: Field Guide Mitts

I’m knitting the ‘Field Guide Mitts’,’ a Plucky Knitter pattern in Plain Yarn. I made a relatively minor mistake in the twisted stitches and didn’t notice for several rounds. My first attempt included pinning it out and dropping the stitches involved in the mis-crossed cables and re-knitting it correctly—which took about 15 minutes.

I had to put it aside to decide if I could live with the resulting distortion in the stitches and pattern and 24 hours later I found myself tinking out 7 rounds and reknitting them. That took a relaxed hour or so—was it worth it? Definitely!