New Hat

Grey Slouch Beanie Hat

Yesterday I listed this Grey Slouch Beanie to my shop.  It's the perfect hat for those bad hair days when you want to pile it all inside, or a nice warm accessory for the upcoming winter cold.

Did you know that you lose more heat from your head than any other part of the body.  When mom said wear your hat, she was right.  You wouldn't believe how much warmer you feel when you are wearing one.

I'm really proud of the lacy pattern on this hat. It goes up to the point in four columns, and makes it a little more dressy than the average slouch beanie.

If you like this but would like a different color, special orders are accepted, and if I can get the color in the same type of yarn, the price will remain the same.

More Halloween Stuff!

Yesterday, I listed a couple more Halloween items. They're not over-the-top Halloween, so you can wear them all season, but the colors will show off your October spirit... get it? ...Spirit? ... ok, I amuse myself.

Halloween House Socks

Keep your feet warm and be festive with these orange and black striped house socks. Hand knit, these slippers are thick and cozy for your comfort. Great for those cold Autumn mornings.

Halloween Fingerless Gloves

These fingerless gloves are perfect for Halloween. Knit with orange and black stripes, these wrist warmers will help you get in the spirit of the season. Also great for those that work in cold offices; your hands stay warm, but your fingers can still type!

Halloween Pillows are Here!

JackOLantern Vampire Pillow

I know, I know, it's still September, but when I had the idea to make these pillows, I just couldn't wait until October.

So far, I have a Jack-O-Lantern Vampire Pillow, crocheted in orange and black with a touch of green for his stem and his widow's peak. I thought by combining two Halloween icons, you'd get the best of both worlds in one pillow!

Ghost Halloween Pillow

Next I made a Black and White Ghost Pillow. I wanted a cute ghost, but I also wanted him doing a little childish taunting.  He kind of reminds me of Casper (for those that are old enough to remember Casper the Friendly Ghost). He'd make a great friend for the Vampire Pumpkin, and will be the perfect starting point for your spooky decorations.


I have another pillow in mind that the boyfriend had an idea for.  I'm waiting for a smaller crochet hook to come in the mail so I can get started on that one.

Blue isn't sad when you add sparkles

Blue Sparkle Beret

Just listed this new blue sparkle beret! My boyfriend bought me the yarn as a present to make something with, and it told me that it wanted to be a beret.  Well who am I to argue with that?




As with all of my items, there is free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada, but worldwide shipping is also available at a reasonable price.


Now it's time to work on some more goodies.

New Beret

Green Beret Hat

I just listed this Green Beret Hat on etsy.  I realized that I was out of stock on hats in my hats and headbands section, so I got cracking.


This is one of the two berets that I made.  I'll probably try and list the other one on Wednesday or Thursday. 


As it is green in color, it qualifies for the birthday sale.  Receive 20% off anything green until August 4th by using coupon code: GREEN

Scrunchies are Fun

Blue Beaded Scrunchie

I just listed this beaded scrunchie today.  I just love the idea of making something everyday, elegant, and I think that the beads do just that.


Great for a night out when you're having a bad hair day. And a wonderful alternative to a boring pony tail holder.


The yarn is super soft to avoid gripping the hair to much, and wrapped twice should hold most types of hair while giving a cool ruffled effect.


I have a few more in the wings waiting to be listed, so keep your eyes peeled.

New items listed!

I finally got a couple of my newest items up on etsy.  


I'm really proud of this Halter Top.  It's so great for summer as it is stylish and cool.  Many people only think of knits for the cold season, but knits can be very cooling for summer too.  They absorb perspiration on those hot days, plus they allow breezes to reach your body instead of blocking them.






I also made this Hair Kerchief. It is a great addition to any summer wardrobe as it adds a little bit of style while keeping your hair off of your face. It is knit with a delicate yarn in order to let the lace pattern shine through.


Hope you guys like it!

New Stuff!

I finally have some new items listed!


For mother's day, I have two "Mom" coffee cup cozies! One in purple (click here) and one in blue and green (click here).  Both I think will be great gifts for that special mother. Moms need coffee, at least I would if I were a mom, and keeping it warm is important.






I also listed an American Flag Dog Sweater. This will be great for memorial day or the forth of July.  I'll also be listing the pattern for this soon, I just need someone to test out the directions for making the star.  Just because I think its clear, doesn't mean other people will.



Hope everyone is having a great day!

Just Listed: American Headband

American Flag Headband

Today I listed this American Flag Knit Headband. It was one of those pieces that came out just how I'd envisioned it, which doesn't happen too often.


Great for keeping your hair out of your face and away from the barbecue's flames on the Fourth of July, or wear it over your ears to show your American Spirit in wintertime. 


Last night I finished an American doggy sweater.  I'm going to list that soon, along with the pattern.  Now I need to buy some treats so Bess will model for me.

Another Sunday Run

I went out running this morning for the first time without a sweatshirt or my headband/earwarmer. It was in the mid sixties, and there were clouds in the sky so I didn't need my sunglasses yet.


No walking for me this time, and no huge gusts of wind.  I thought I was doing a really good pace and thought that I would get past the 12.6 miles/min.  Unfortunately, I was at 12.7.  Close, and I'll take it, but next week I'm going to try to do better.


In other news:





I listed a pair of lace fingerless gloves yesterday.  I actually made two pairs, one for the shop and one for tophatter.  That way I can advertise my shop without depleting my stock.


I also photographed a new piece which I'm going to try to list today.

New Item: Entrelac Scarf

Just listed this Blue Entrelac Scarf with Brown this morning.


This scarf is knit in a woven design with patches of blue and brown. The perfect winter accessory, for men or women!

Measuring 9 inches wide and 54 inches long, it's very warm and cozy.

Super soft acrylic allows for machine washing and drying.

Free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada!

New Item! Lavender sleeveless top.

Lavender Sleeveless Top

Yesterday I got my Lavender sleeveless top listed.  I think it's a great item for those that celebrate a more casual Easter.  The knit will keep you warm while the lack of sleeves will keep you cool as you hide all those Easter eggs (... um I mean while you help the bunny hide the eggs)


Free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada. International shipping is available.


Machine washable too!

New Item: Infinity Scarf

Mint Blue Infinity Scarf

I had made and photographed this infinity scarf a while ago now, but I finally got it up and listed.  


I love the versatility of this type of scarf as you can double it for a turtle neck effect or stretch it out over your shoulders to keep them warm and/or add modesty to an outfit should the situation require it.


Right now I'm finishing another sleeveless top made in lovely pastel purples, hopefully in time for Easter.  Then I think a pair of socks that sold that I really want to relist.  


Happy etsy-ing!

New Item: Grey and Green Socks

Grey and Green House Socks

Yesterday, I listed a new pair of Grey and Green House Socks. I'm really happy with how they came out, especially since I used a new stitch on the cuff with cute little bobbles.


I'm also happy with how the photos came out.  My boyfriend gave me cool lighting for Christmas, and I've been playing with it and the right backgrounds to try to get some good shots.  Now that I'm happy with the picture, I guess I'm going to have to retake a bunch of my less-than-beautiful pictures.


PS: The top with the new edging will be coming out in the next batch of photos.

New Item: Shamrock Headband

Shamrock Headband/Earwarmer

Yesterday I listed a new item.  Yes, I know we haven't had Valentine's day yet, but I had an idea in my head for St. Patrick's Day and I wanted to get started.


It's a headband/earwarmer with Shamrocks across the top.  I also have a shamrock doggie sweater, so if you're the sort that likes to match your dog (I'll admit it, I am), then you can have a matched set!


Next I'm working on a sleeveless sweater.  It's going to be empire wasted like the last one I did, but with a cool diagonal stitch.  I hope that it turns out.

New Item: Red Sweater

So, it's been a while since I added anything new to my shop, and I figured it was about time that I started creating again.


On Thursday night I added this Red Sweater Knit in Size 10 to my shop.  It's really soft, and I like the slimming effect I created with the ribbing.


Right now I'm working on a St. Patrick's Day headband with shamrocks on it.  I'm trying to make myself think ahead to the next holiday so that things will be ready. As it's a headband and not a sweater, it should be done soon.

!!Just Listed!!! Slouchy Hat!

Warm Slouchy Red Knit Cap

I just finished, photoed and listed this red cable knit slouchy hat.  It can also be pushed up to be worn as a beret, for a dressier look.


This pattern is also knew, and after I've made a couple more of these hats, I might set about writing up the pattern and selling that as well.


I almost didn't list this as I wanted to keep it for myself.  If it makes it through Christmastime, I might just take it out of the store and onto my head... we'll see.

!!!New!!! Faux Fishnet!

Warm Faux Fishnet Fingerless Gloves

I just finished making these Faux Fishnet Fingerless Gloves!  


I've always loved the look of fishnet, but due to the weather, it's not always practical to wear it.  I thought that something inspired by this look, just might to the trick, and I'm really happy how they turned out!


I'm going to wait and see what the response to these are, and if it's good, I'll probably branch out with a few different colors, and/or maybe some different trim.

Kitty Toilet Training 2

For those that don't know, I'm training my kitty cat to use a human toilet. You can follow along by checking out the tag "cat" on the left column of the screen.

So far I've moved the litter box into the bathroom and raised it about the height of a phone book...well, exactly the height of a phone book. I used extra newspapers to fill in the gaps so the box wouldn't wobble. Alfred (the cat) is totally cool with this, and I think I'm going to raise it again on Monday.

I could move things along a little faster, as Alfred is very smart and catches on quickly, but I don't want to move things too fast as it might piss him off (pun intended) and he might find other places in the house to go that are more to his liking.


In other news:

I designed and created a new sweater! I call it a Faux Wrap Sweater, as the top half is like your favorite comfy sweater, but the bottom half is a wrap to accent the smallness of your waist. You can have that slimming look, and stay comfortable too!

Lost in Translation

So, I work with a lot of Russians, and sometimes, though they understand what's going on, they mis-understand the words...

Well, our manager had a replacement in for the first half of the day, and I thought my friend, Sasha, didn't like her for some reason. This was weird, since he always likes the lady managers. He kept calling her "crazy manager".

After a couple of shows, I realized what had happened. Here name was Gracie, and here he was trying to figure out why someone would call themselves crazy.

Sometimes I forget how close some of our words in English sound...



In Knitting Knews:

I finished making the Summer Dog Sweater. Now, if you are so inclined, you can buy a Human Summer Sweater to match your doggie one.

I know matching your dog isn't something for everyone, and the pieces are sold separately, but it's something I would do...lol