A Few Customs

Ok, so I haven`t been keeping up with my blogging as much as I said I would....but I have some photos of what I have been up to since the last time we spoke :)

I finished the modified Genevieve sweater

and started the longies to match

which are now finished... I will post a photo as soon as I get the chance!

I also finished the pumkin longies and added a few Halloween embellishments on the front and the bum...

These are now listed on my Hyenacart!!  

For those of you who like great deals, I have reduced three spring/summer sets by $20!!  They will go live on September 25th at noon and will only be available until October 1st!! If they don`t find a new home, they will be put away until next year.  So if you are interested, or know someone who is expecting in the spring, now is your chance for a great deal or two or three :)

Progress and a Halloween listing

I am going to try to post more often on my blog.  I promise!!

Here is the progress so far on the custom sweater:

It is slower now, working on the skirt, since there are almost 250 stitches and it is knit flat.  I think this is going to look gorgeous when it is finished, what do you think?

I also cast on some longies (while I was waiting to go shopping for a longer needle for the sweater) on 3 ply purewool "Zaida".  I have a great Halloween idea for the bum of these...but it is a secret for now!

I start work and school on the 10th of September.  I am both looking forward to it and also a little anxious.  Once I get settled in the new routine again I will be fine.  So my posts will again slow down after then.

Oh!  I almost forgot to mention that I am offering free shipping to all my Facebook fans on instock items only, until September 1st!  So if you see something in my Hyenacart that you like, simply "like" me on Facebook, enter the coupon code found on my facebook page, and you will get free shipping!  Free shipping is only available to the US and Canada.

Introducing the Petit Garçon Romper

My latest knitting project was this long sleeved, long legged newborn romper for a wonderful customer!  Matching Tessa Ann buttons complete the outfit.  Since this was my own design, I wrote up the pattern and it is now being tested....I am hoping for an October 15th release!

I also finished these:

Trainers for a friend's little girl.  This was my first time making these, I think they turned out pretty good!

 

Next up is a custom for another great mama...starting with a Genevieve sweater, which I am modifying just a little...

Hugs and Kisses cables instead of a braided cable around the waist...this will match the Hugs and Kisses Longies!

My customs list is filling up fast... I am currently filling October slots (but I will be finished sooner if I have time).  You can purchase a custom slot on either my etsy or hyenacart. 

Have a great day!

I have been busy...

Remember the Molly Bubble Romper I was working on?  Well it is finished, and has been listing on my hyenacart since the 15th now...I know, I am not a great blogger!!  I promise I will try to keep up with it better!

Here it is, my finished Romper with a matching headband:

Instead of buttons at the gusset, I modified the pattern a little for linen stitch and added snaps!!  They are much faster and easier than buttons during diaper changes.

Next up, a custom pair of longies knit with my "Rainbow Dash" colorway!  I am so proud of how this knit up, no pooling or striping...perfect!

These are not blocked, but did you notice the ribbed gusset?  This was a special request, and I think they turned out great!  I will be adding this option to my list of Extras.

I have also been sewing some tester diapers:

They are One Size side snapping and front snapping. 

I also started some NB cabled longies to list in my shop.  As I was knitting these, I was trying to decide on something creative to add. 

So I can up with these....

Attached socks!!  I remember how my daughter's feet were always so cold at the hospital...because her socks kept getting kicked off.  Well, these will solve that issue.  They are footies with cuffs, making them look like longies and socks, but these socks will not be going anywhere!  These are on hold for a bit now, as I work on some customs.

Some customs coming up will be a NB romper (modified from the Ian Romper pattern).  These will have 4 buttons at the chest, and no gusset button band.  They will also be winterized with long sleeves and long legs!  This will be knit with my "Lagoon" colorway:

Thanks for looking!

More Knitting

Rainbow Cars Romper with handmade polymer clay buttons, stocked on my Hyenacart...

...with matching sun hat!

A couple Ribbies on their way to their new home!

I've also been dyeing some wool!  I really enjoy this and I am sure you will see more colorways soon!!

And finally, I tested some wool for Dear Husband in their "Easter Egg" colorway.  Here is the result of my knitting!  Butterfly Capris in cestari fine will be stocking on my Hyenacart July 15th.

Here is a little preview of the Molly Bubble Romper I will be stocking on the 15th as well.  I am planning on adding a matching headband or sunhat and maybe booties...we shall see!

As for me, we have been having awesome hot summer weather here!  We finally got our pool set up and went for a nice late night swim last night.  My daughter has already asked to go for a swim this morning, but now it is raining.  As soon as we set the pool up, the nice sunny weather disappears!  I hope your summer is going great!

A couple Ribbies and a preview of what I will be stocking...

Here are the latest Ribbies, which will be on their way to their new homes shortly:

Pink with natural trim

Grassy Green with natural trim

Next, here is a preview of what I will be stocking on Hyenacart! 

A summer time romper with a matching sun hat!

I hope to list these on July 1st, but I am waiting on some custom made buttons...stay tuned as to when this set will stock!

Fluff-a-Rump Giveaway

Every other Wednesday, one member of the Etsy Cloth Diaper Team offers up one of their items for free to a special reader! This week it is Petite Krott's turn!

I am offering one winner this adorable newborn knit wool set, which includes a newborn size hat and matching newborn socks in a gender neutral colour. The retail value is $25. Contest is open to residents of Canada and the US.

For more information and to learn how to enter, please follow this link! Following my blog counts as one entry!

Good luck!!