Russet Lodge Custom Knits

I realized there isn't anywhere specific on this blog where you can find the patterns I have available for sale. Both these patterns are $5 and come as a PDF. Here is my Bonnet/Tam Pattern: And my Basic Knitted Kilt Hose:

Here is an easy little pattern I cranked out when my husband needed a new hat. Feel free to give it a whirl. :) Ribbed Cap Size - One size fits all Measurements : Head size 21" (lightly stretched, fits my head at 23.5") Depth 8" (If you have a large head, you may need to increase this. Just try the hat on as you go.) Materials 1 50 g ball worsted weight yarn (I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Forest Heather) 1 size US 6/4.0 mm circular needle, 1 set size US 6/4.0 double-pointed needles (if desired, hat can also be worked in magic loop), yarn needle Gauge 20 sts = 5" over k4 p4 rib, lightly stretched *take time to check your gauge and adjust accordingly* Note: Switch to magic loop or double-pointed needles when knitting in the round becomes uncomfortable, this will probably be around round 3 or 4, but your mileage may vary. Pattern CO 104 sts, join in round, mark beginning of round. Work in *k4 p4* rib until piece measures 7" ...

So, along with all the knitting projects I'm cranking out (and believe me, I'm cranking out a lot), I've become hopelessly hooked on spinning my own yarn! My first piece of eye candy is some single ply lace-weight merino which will become the Vernal Equinox shawl. Isn't it lovely? Here's the other project I'm working on. It's some Navajo-Plied Corriedale cross from Wooly Treasures in shades of black, eggplant purple, blue, and light green. I fantasize about painting my own roving and rehabbing thrift store sweaters into lovely fiber, but those are way on the back burner behind all my folks on the list. If you get a chance, check out my etsy shop for an easy way to purchase my patterns, and bookmark it! Soon there will be much more loveliness.

This Saturday, June 13, is Worldwide Knit in Public Day. If you have any interest in knitting or other crafts, check out the website at http://wwkipday.com . If you search the events for Boise, Idaho, you will notice that yours truly is hosting a knit-a-thon! If you're in the area and would like to swing by and say hi, please do! I'll have knitting supplies to swap/share/give away and some goodies too, and I'll be glad to teach anybody new who shows up how to knit. If you're interested, check out the facebook event (search Worldwide Knit in Public Day) or drop a comment. :) Happy knitting!

Updated waiting list info. My waiting list has dwindled (mostly due to the economy), so hopefully wait times will shorten up considerably. In other news, I am currently working on the following projects: Some slipped-stitch colorwork socks in Noro Silk Garden Sock a cotton mesh tote bag made from some odds and ends from a thrift store heart cable kilt hose (my design) for Arlen (pattern will be available eventually) putting a new collar on a sweater of my mom's a socktopus for my niece a secret project for a friend another bonnet for HF

I don't have time to post many patterns, and I certainly don't share every project I knit. However, I thought it was high time I shared a free pattern with my friends. I am on a major dishcloth knitting kick at the moment, and I prefer lacy dishcloths which can dry quickly to avoid mildewing. This dishcloth manages to do just that. Lace Cable Dishcloth Materials: worsted weight cotton yarn, size 6-8 needles (gauge isn't crucial), yarn needle, cable needle. Seed stitch (with odd number of stitches): All rows: k1, p1 across (you will be knitting the purl stitches and purling the knit stitches) Lace cable stitch (multiple of 11 sts plus 7): Row 1 (and all odd rows): purl Row 2: k1 *yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k6 rep from * to last 6 sts before border, yo, sl1, k1, pss0, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 Row 4: k2, *yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, sl next 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3, k3 from cable needle, k1 rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, y...

Due to requests for more specifics than I gave in my last post, here are my prices for hand-made, custom-sized kilt hose. Standard kilt hose: ribbed cuff and knit body in any single color - $65 Cabled hose: ribbed cuff and cable work in any single color (my design choice) - $85 Simplified Balmoral hose: three-color entrelac cuff and single-color body in any colors(pics coming soon) - $110 Argyle kilt hose: ribbed cuff and three-color argyle body in any colors- $140 Balmoral hose: two-color entrelac with two small stripes and single-color body in any colors- $140 Any other custom work priced based on time and complexity (contact me) Prices updated to reflect yarn costs, etc.