Tiny Tots Cardigan

I originally started knitting this cardigan after the birth of my grand niece in August. I didn`t get it finished for her baby shower, so I decided it would make a great Christmas gift..... and then I left it to the last minute to finish!! I was knitting and sewing until Christmas Eve and then hand delivered it on Christmas Day!!  I made the 6-12 month size, so little Emily should be able to wear it over the next few months.

The pattern and yarn were purchased at my local knit shop:

Sirdar Snuggly Tiny Tots Baby Fashion DK: Cherry Pink.

I made a version of the sweater that had a simple banded neckline rather than the shawl collar as shown in the pattern image above. I love the little ruffle trim ... such a sweet girly sweater for a sweet little girl.

 

I'm linking this post to Sew Darn Crafty Party at Sew Many Ways here.

Thanks for visiting today.
Karen C.

Handmade Knit Scarf & Tag

I haven`t done any knitting since last spring, so I decided to tackle a really simple scarf for my sister-in-law`s birthday. I found some beautiful yarn at
my local knit shop:  Lampo - Allssandra Filate (polyamide/polyester blend).
It's a ribbon like yarn in a range of turquoise, blues and navy with shots of silver metallic slubs. 

I added a new pair of 6.5 mm Bamboo knitting needles and started knitting. 

I cast on 22 stitches and then knit it long enough so that it could 

be worn in a variety of ways. (The scarf measures 65` x  4`)

Once I finished I added a little gift tag/envelope and it was ready to wrap.

The `gift tag` is actually a little envelope I made using Papertrey Ink`s Tiny Envelope die. I cut it out of white card stock and then stamped Background Basics: Circles using my `new`Autumn Rose ink. I tucked the label from the yarn into the tiny envelope ..... this gives the fiber content and the care instructions for the finished scarf.

The label and image are both stamped with Close to My Heart`s Indian Corn Blue ink and stamps from Hand Knit (Stampin`Up).  The little ball of yarn and the knitting needles were stamped, coloured and then fussy cut and finally added to the front of the envelope with foam dimensional tape.  (I actually cut the little knitting needles out and then "slid" them into two slits that I made on the ball of yarn, so it looks like I'm in the middle of a knitting project!) 

A Little Helpful Hint for Knitters!!

I like to knit while I`m watching television, but it always bothers me when my yarn goes flying across the floor or underneath my chair when I pull on the ball to release more yarn. I've seen Yarn Bowls on various sites and thought they were a really neat idea. My husband suggested that I try putting it into a coffee can or large container to prevent the yarn from taking flight!!
Here`s what I came up with:

It was just the right size and it was free!!
(But I still like the decorative Yarn Bowls - maybe a birthday gift??)

When I finished knitting each day, I neatly tucked the scarf and my knitting needles into the container and they were kept clean and organized until I was ready to pick them up again. 

I am linking this to the Sew Darn Crafty Party at Sew Many Ways
Thanks for visiting today!!
Karen C.