NEW Pattern: Cable Banded Fingerless Gloves

I am super excited to announce that I have just released my 9th pattern: the Cable Banded Fingerless Gloves!!

I am pretty much in LOVE with this pattern! It has been my pet project for close to two months. The very first one I made was for an adult sized hand (using my hand measurements). I actually originally planned to knit them in the flat, but after sewing up the long seam on the first mock-up, I scratched that idea quick and rewrote the pattern for knitting in the round.

My far from glamorous shot of the first one knitted in the round.

The inspiration behind this cable band came from my last pattern: The Striped Cable Slouchy. I thought it would be fun to have coordinating accessories and I LOVE the cable band look. Here is a pic of my little model wearing both the gloves and slouchy.

It took me forever to draft the original size for smaller hands but thanks to the help of some friends with kiddos willing to give me hand measurements, I was able to tackle it. Hand sizes will obviously vary, and I know I could not make a size to fit every person perfectly, but in the pattern, I include a lengthy note for changing the circumference and adding length. I think this is a very easy pattern for intermediate knitters to customize. And my wonderful testers echoed that sentiment. Speaking of testers, here is a picture of Sweet T. Knits' (ravelry user tippyappleton) tester version. Aren't they gorgeous????

Sweet T. Knits

Overall, I am in LOVE with this new pattern and can't wait until fall football games to wear my matching slouchy and gloves! (Okay the sun has just returned after a long, gloomy winter, so maybe I can wait for a while.) :) The pattern is now available for purchase on Etsy, Ravelry, and Craftsy.

Happy Knitting! :)

Second Pattern Release: The Cozy Cable Knitted Warmer

I released my second pattern yesterday: The Cozy Cable Knitted Warmer. For over a year, I have been selling these in my shop and have always received positive feedback from happy customers. I actually released this pattern at the request of one of those happy customers. 

I only sell one size in my shop and it fits most individuals from the ages of 5 up to adults. However, for the pattern, I included directions for a toddler/child size, which I recommend for 2-4 year olds or any younger petite child.
 

The image above shows my 3.5-year-old niece modeling the toddler/child size and the image below shows my five-year-old niece modeling the adult size. 

 

The cozy cable knitted warmer can also be worn as a small neck warmer. Some of my customers have started wearing theirs this way and they love how soft and cozy it feels.

This is an intermediate level pattern, due to the cabeling required, but the cabeling is basic and nothing to fear. This warmer makes for a quick project. I can make one in just a little over an hour. You might find yourself making one for every day of the week or for all your family and friends.

The pattern is available on etsy or craftsy! If you make one, please share! I would love to see your work!

Blanche the Barrel Bag

Yay for the newest Swoon Pattern release: Blanche, the Barrel Bag! She is bold and beautiful and I can't wait to make her. Head on over to Swoon today and purchase her! :)

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Welcome to the Newest Swoon Pattern: India Hobo Bag

I am so excited to share with you the newest Swoon Pattern that has just been released today!!! I know I love them all, but the India Hobo Bag is now my favorite bag! Check out my own special India!

Is she not dreamy?????? I keep staring at her and can't seem to leave the house without her, even if I don't need a bag!

Doesn't she just hang so nicely??? The strap width and length is perfect! Leave it long and wear it crossbody style or tie a knot and throw it over your shoulder and wear it shorty style!

I normally do not fuss over my cutting but for India, I took my time and made sure I  cut the fabric so the bird would be front and center! I was very pleased with how it turned out! By the way, both the interior and exterior fabric are Premier Prints and home decor fabric. Both were purchased online through fabric.com.

 Anyways, enough showing her off! Let's get to the pattern specifics! The India Hobo bag pattern comes with two size options! (The size option shown here is the larger one) The specific dimensions of each size are listed on the pattern. This is a fairly easy sew. Not as easy or quick as Coraline by any means, but I think she may be slightly easier than Eleanor. If you are familiar with Swoon Patterns, you will recognize those patterns. If not, check them out! They are great too! But back to India. She will probably take you around three hours to cut and sew, maybe more, maybe less depending on your skill level. The only supplies required are fabric, interfacing, and two 7" zippers. There is no hardware. You can use either home decor or quilting cotton fabric. As I said, I used home decor for both fabrics and I did not use interfacing, since this was duck cloth, a much thicker fabric. I love the thickness of it and yet it slouches just perfectly. Some people still prefer to use interfacing even with the home decor fabric, so follow your preference.

As to her style, India is completely reversible, so you can get two looks in one bag! There are two zipper pockets, one on the outside and one on the inside. The outside zip pocket is perfect for you cell phone and keys; things you want easy access too but don't want to slip out!

There are also two slip pockets, again one on the outside and the other on the inside, both right below the zipper pockets. These are excellent for holding your e-reader or sunglasses perhaps! Your wallet can go inside the bag or safely tuck it in the interior zipper pocket!  Obviously, you have plenty of storing options with this bag!

This bag is truly amazing and a must have! Every time I throw it on, it reminds me that spring and summer are nearing! Why??? Maybe it is because the sun has been shinning this week and I have filled India with my sunglasses and nook and headed out to read in the sun! Or maybe it is just because looking at this bag brightens my day! haha

Well what are you waiting for?? Go check out the India Hobo Bag out at Swoon Sewing Patterns today! Happy Sewing!

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The Coraline Clutch

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She has done it again! The lovely Alicia from Swoon Sewing Patterns has already released her second pattern of the new year, and this one is destined to be a major favorite (It definitely was among us testers)! Let's welcome the Coraline Clutch (or should I say, the Coraline ClutchES)!

As you can tell from the above pic, I am pretty much in love with this pattern...yes, I have already made three over a five day span....oh and I should mention, I was very sick during those five days, so had I been at full health, you may have been staring at double the amount of clutches!

So why is this pattern destined to be a major hit???? "She's gorgeous, you say?" "Well, duh, Coraline is gorgeous! That is obvious!"

Aside from being gorgeous, Coraline is going to be an overnight hit because of all her many options! With this one pattern, you get the option of two clutch sizes (small and large).

Small and Large Comparison

You also get the option of two styles: Coraline the Clutch or Coraline the Wristlet! Obviously, the wristlet can be made in either size as well.

Small Size Wristlet

You could even leave off the wristlet piece all together and turn Coraline into a travel size make-up pouch! There is plenty of room inside even the small size for all your on the go essentials.

Another great thing about, Coraline is that she uses so little fabric. I only used two fat quarters for both the small wristlet and the small clutch. The pattern also calls for interfacing and Peltex (if you are making the clutch), but again, only a small amount of both is needed. As for hardware, you only need a zipper for the clutch option and a zipper, d-ring, and swivel clasp for the wristlet option.

You can make Coraline fun and playful,

prom ready,

or simply sleek and sophisticated (but maybe with a stolen fabric flower too). ;)

Another great thing about Coraline is her zipper!!! She has a recessed zipper and when I first heard those words, I thought I should panic! But seriously, this is the easiest zipper I have ever installed. Usually, zippers just make me nervous and uptight the whole time I am installing them. Not this one! I felt like I could kick back and breathe while attaching it! Seriously, I wish I never had to do any other type of zipper ever again!

Recessed Zipper

Concerning the actual sewing of Coraline, she is a fairly quick sew, with very clear and easy instructions. The clutch option is the most time consuming, because you want to spend time getting the handles just right. If you are in a hurry, the wristlet option is obviously quicker! Overall, Coraline is a great afternoon project and pretty beginner friendly, though it is recommended you have some basic sewing skills.

I guarantee you will love this pattern! And you can do so much with it! Make yourself one! Make one as a gift (Valentine's Day is coming up!) Spring is quickly approaching and sooner than we think it will be summer, which brings weddings! Seriously, isn't Coraline the perfect bridesmaid gift!?!?! Whatever you decide to do, I know Coraline will inspire lots of creative fun! So hurry off to Swoon Sewing Patterns and pick up the Coraline Clutch today!

Swoon Pattern Release: Eloise Wallet

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Hey! Hey! Hey! Eloise is finally here! The newest Swoon pattern is an amazing wallet, with so much room you won't even need to carry a purse! Okay but you might want to since Swoon has such beautiful purse/bag patterns! Thanks to the Eloise Wallet, we can now make a matching set! I am so excited about this wallet! It has been a crazy week for me, so I have not finished my wallet yet. But here is a tease glance of what I have done so far.

Pictured: Trifold Compartment

Now remember, this not even half of Eloise! I can't wait to finish the rest of her. As soon as I do, I will share a more detailed review of her, as well as the rest of the pictures. But in the meantime, why don't you hop on over to Swoon Sewing Patterns and get your Eloise Wallet Pattern today!

Happy Sewing!!!

Peek-a-Boo Pattern Release: The Lullaby Line

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Attention! Attention please! I have an announcement to make! :) Today, Peek-a-Boo Patterns released the greatly anticipated Lullaby Line! This line includes six patterns, which you can purchase as a bundle (and save $10) or individually. Here is a peek of this adorable new line of patterns for newborns and toddlers.

 
Precious I know! My cousin is going to be having a baby boy around March and I am so excited this line has come out! Well hurry over to Peek-a-Boo Patterns today and get your hands on at least one, if not the whole bundle, of these newly released patterns! If you aren't convinced by these adorable pictures that Peek-a-Boo Patterns are amazing, then check out my blog posts here, here, here, here, and here that all feature some of my own creations using a Peek-a-Boo Pattern.

Happy Sewing!