a little dose...

here is what i'm up to lately...a little collaboration with lynn over at knit 1

Malabrigo October Stockpile Sale - 25% off all Breean Elyse patterns

In celebration of October Stockpile, an annual event hosted on the Malabrigo Junkies board on Ravelry, I will be offering a 25% discount on Breean Elyse patterns. 

Now through end of day October 15, 2011, all of my patterns will be 25% off.

Use the coupon code: BESTOCKPILE to receive the discount on:

Patterns for Sale:
Circus Showgirl’s Plumes
City Cables Collection
French Braid Cowl
Obstacles Hat
Slouchy Eyelet Hat
slouchy-pom hat

Patterns for Free:
Tree Bark hat - in Mal chunky
Mogul Cowl & Infinity Scarf Recipe - in Mal worsted or rios
Bluebird Scarf - in Mal lace
Kiwi hat - in Mal worsted
Cable Twist hat - in Mal worsted

Visit the Breean Elyse pattern store or group for more information.

New Knitted Shawl Pattern - Circus Showgirl's Plumes

A design developed for the Fall 2011 Circus line for The Wool Dispensary. Circus Showgirl's Plumes is a quick-to-knit piece with easily memorized stitch patterns.

It makes a special piece that can be worn as a scarf or shawl. Choose bright colors for a statement piece, like the one show above.

This shawl was designed using The Wool Dispensary Useful Irradiant yarn, which is a 75% Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Metallic fingering weight yarn. It literally sparkles!

The pattern is available through Ravelry.

Swatching

I know, I know. People really hate swatching. And, I admit, I used to be one of those people. Recently though, I've been on a swatching kick.

Every so often I discover one of those stitch patterns that keeps my interest while also allowing for easy, enjoyable knitting. Whenever I find one of these gems, I begin knitting it up in a variety of yarn weights, using various needle sizes in order to achieve the perfect fabric.

This happens to be one of those stitch patterns.

It's an 8 row repeat that includes a lot of purling. I'm usually not a big fan of purling, but I've gotten much quicker at it now that I've spent several hours working with this stitch pattern!

Stitch pattern via the Harmony Guides: Lace & Eyelets

Yarn is Swans Island Organic Merino Worsted in logwood

Test Knitter Database

So, you might already know, but in case you dont.... The Wool Dispensary Kickstarter project was fully funded on August 10th! Thanks to everyone who supported us with backing, tweeting, blogging, and generally love :)

In other news, I am looking to compile a database of folks interested in test knitting patterns. I have several patterns in various stages of completion that will be released this fall through next spring, and they all need testing!

The designs are all accessories and range from hats to larger pieces, and are in various weights of yarn from sock to extra bulky.

I cannot offer yarn support or compensation, but I can offer a lovely finished copy of the pattern once it's complete, and also the ability to knit some awesome new projects before anyone else can!

If you are interested in test knitting, please reply to this thread in the BreeanElyse group on Ravelry.

I'll be posting upcoming testing opportunities in that thread.

Stay tuned!

P.S. Here are some sneak peek snapshots of upcoming designs...