By request, this is a special Mod Monday- explaining how Mod Monday got started, and how new projects are found, week after week! The History I was inspired by two things- Teresas blog, Canary ...
One of my favourite things about a newborn is how expressive they are! I love all the funny faces that Lila makes: Im about to post some unflattering photos of Lila, so I felt compelled to show you t...
Original Pattern: Panache Knitter Extraordinaire: Olga (Ravelry ID) Mods: Using the shawl as a starting point, Olga created lace circle skirt with a fitted waist, worked in three colours for an ombre...
The Jordana Paige Tool Butler giveaway winner is.... Julia Rosalinda! Congrats!! Heres a little glimpse of a new design Im working on.... I know I showed you guys another snippet a few weeks back of ...
Im sure many of you are familiar with Jordana Paiges knitwear designs and bags, possibly even seeing them at your LYS or online. But have you seen their new Tool Butler?! I chose Bronze (it comes in ...
Original Pattern: Liesl Knitter Extraordinaire: Elizabeth (Ravelry ID, blog) Mods: Revamped the cardigan into an opaque pullover, while still keeping the lace detail at the yoke, hem, and cuffs. Proj...
Tanis Fiber Arts is having a Colourwork Knit/Crochet Along, May 14 - June 17th, and Im really looking forward to participating! The goal is to knit pretty much anything, using as many colours of TFA ...
Original Pattern: Drawstring Chemise Knitter Extraordinaire: Kelly (Ravelry ID) Mods: Turned the original spaghetti strap camisole into a stunning long sleeved sweater with a completely different nec...
The winner of the Holla Knits Pattern Giveaway is Sabrina! Congrats, Sabrina! Ive been thinking that it is high time for a blog overhaul. I havent even so much as changed the header since November 20...
Sarah (Ravelry ID, blog) not only knitted my little girl a pair of adorable baby legwarmers, she actually made a new pattern and named them after her! These are Lilas Legwarmers, a new free pattern b...
Holla Knits is a new site dedicated to fun and modern designs to suit a range of body types. The first collection (featuring 6 designs) has just launched, and I can already tell that its going ...
Original Pattern: 113-17 jacket with raglan sleeve and pattern on yoke Knitter Extraordinaire: Mona (Ravelry ID) Mods: Changed gauge, added pokets, lengthened sleeves, changed some of the yoke....
Pattern: Alluvial Layer Cowl Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts Orange Label, in Shadow Needles: 5 mm (US 8) Notes: This is a fantastic cowl pattern- its totally reversible which is amazing, and I love how the r...
(to view all the posts in this series, click on the upcycled cardi challenge tag) Im so pleased with how this turned out! The cardigan is exactly how I envisioned, and Im excited to wear it po...
Original Pattern: Date Night Knitter Extraordinaire: Nicola (Ravelry ID) Mods: Kept the lace yoke, changed the body to striped stockinette, and altered the fit and the sleeves. Project page with grea...
G and I are very pleased to announce the birth of our little bunny, Lila (like lilac, the flower) Somerset (the region in England where G is from) on April 16th. Shes only a day old in this photo, bu...
Were in the final stage of my pregnancy, and I finally decided to stop being so lazy about taking some more bump photos! I cant believe she is going to be here so soon. Theres still so much baby knit...
You may recall seeing this hat on the blog way back! I was working on a hat pattern for a new yarn base for Tanis Fiber Arts, which is now known as Orange Label. Its a blend of merino, cashmer...
Original Pattern: Pomatomus Knitter Extraordinaire: Mia (Ravelry ID, blog) Mods: Bigger gauge, and originally started out with the idea for a pair of legwarmers that turned into sleeves, and a stunni...
I thought it would be helpful to show a quick video on how I do the embroidery for the cardigan: Upcycled Cardigan from Julie Knitted Bliss on Vimeo. Gatsby crashes almost all of my videos- hes such ...
Original Pattern: Perianth Knitter Extraordinaire: Ann (Ravelry ID, Blog) Mods: Used the charted mitten design as a starting point for the baby blanket, knit in the round and steeked. Project p...
This is the most recent new design to debut, as part of the Tanis Fiber Arts 2012 Year in Colour Club: Sencha Scarf Im really happy with this scarf- I love the diagonal eyelet, the fringe, and the dr...
I finally finished it! The Bright Stripes Baby Blanket: Pattern: Mirbeau Slip Stitch Baby Blanket Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK in Buttercup, Orange Blossom, Lemongrass, Peacock, and Poppy (...
Original Pattern: Heijastuksia Knitter Extraordinaire: Barbara (Ravelry ID) Mods: Used the great stranded sock pattern as inspiration for an ombre skirt, which was acheived using multiple skein...
Original Pattern: Monkey Knitter Extraordinaire: Alexandra (ravelry ID, blog) Mods: Cleverly turned this popular sock pattern into a hat! Also increased gauge from fingering to aran. Project pages wi...
I think I still have at least one more new design in me before this baby shows up, so Ive been swatching: Both are similar (and using the same stitch patterns), although the teal swatch I cast on few...
Friends, Im in loooove with this little dress: Pattern: Anouk as a Dress Yarn: Knitpicks Comfy Worsted in Light Blue and Peapod Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) Mods: For the side seams, I kept the seed stitc...
Here is a cute little video (barely over 30 seconds) that G took of Bruce Quillis wandering around the coffee table last night. I have a decorative wooden bowl of yarn balls that I use as a coffee ta...
Original Pattern: 198 yards of Heaven Knitter Extraordinaire: Sachiko (Ravelry ID) Mods: Created a top-down raglan top based on the original shawl design, and added a great cowl. Project page is here...
I knit a little bear hoodie for baby bliss. I tried for the 6 month size, when the fall will be coming: I didnt have anything to model it on, other than a teddy bear someone as gifted us (for the bab...
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