sneak peek.

 

I don't know what they are called, but I love sweaters with a ribbed, rolled collar! Perhaps one day I will be ready to tackle a pattern for one, but for now I'm still a little nervous about getting into garment design....soooo....instead of a sweater I came up with a scarf pattern that features a rolled collar. Now you can achieve the look of a crocheted sweater without the added bulk, and the commitment to a larger project.

 

 

 

 

 

The crochet pattern for this warm and toasty scarf should be ready for publication sometime this week.

 

 

 

kim.

 

 

 

photo gallery.

Tara and I both love it when customers send us pictures of their finished crochet projects, but today when one of our dear customers shared her picture of the Chunky Cables Decorative Throw with us, and the rest of the world, it was double the fun! This is the picture of the throw that Angie sent us earlier today.

 

Angie used Bernat Softee Chunky in the colour Forest to make her throw. Isn't it stunning? As I was admiring Angie's handiwork and chatting back and forth with her, something happened. Tara and I received this "Popular Listing" email from Etsy.

 

 

We've never received an email like this from Etsy. As I was busy trying to figure out what was going on, I received another email from Angie. A very excited Angie explained that The Crochet Crowd shared her picture of the Chunky Cables Decorative Throw on Facebook, and in less than an hour she had over 800 likes and 70 shares, and the last time that Iooked the numbers were still growing. Beautiful work, Angie, and thanks so much for sharing!!!

 

 

 

kim.

 

 

new crochet pattern - peekaboo mittens by kim miller.

 

 

 

Add some hobo chic to your winter wardrobe with these stylish, yet practical "Peekaboo Mittens"! These mittens feature a button top over the fingers, that easily flips out of the way, allowing for freeness of movement.

Crochet instructions are written for one size (Ladies size S/M), but the post stitches allow for lots of stretch. The finished mittens are 7" in circumference but they stretch to fit 7.5" and they are 6.5" long, excluding the mitten top. Please note that size is approximate and will be affected by the gauge and the brand of yarn.

 

This crochet pattern calls for a 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge), 2.75 mm (C) crochet hook, 2 – 14 mm buttons (or size needed) and 2 balls 2 balls of Patons® Kroy Socks Ragg Shades. The pattern is complete with detailed instructions and colour illustrations.

 

 

 

The mittens are worked in the round from the bottom up. Both the thumb and the mitten top are constructed separately and then sewn on. Skills and techniques used are: sc, hdc, dc, front and back post double crochet, front and back post double crochet 2 together, and front post double crochet 3 together.

 

 

 

 Buy Now

(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code "peekaboomittens20" at the checkout!

Offer valid until Wednesday - October 16th, 2013) 

 

 

 

kim.

sneak peek.

I've wanted to design a crochet pattern for "Peekaboo Mittens" for sometime now, and finally they are almost complete....

 

 

 

 

 

kim.

yarn bombing in the "loops" - 2013

 

Last year, for the annual Spring Festival, many of the fiber artists of Kamloops B.C. beautified their city with a yarn make over. It was exciting to see, as this was the first local yarn bombing that I had witnessed. You can see some of the photos that I took here. 

 

This summer The Kamloops Art Gallery, in collaboration with the City of Kamloops, KCBIA, Electrictree Yarns and community volunteers, all got together and once again downtown Kamloops was transformed with a colourful, yarn make over. The difference between last year and this was that instead of a few random yarn bombings spread throughout the downtown core, every tree that lined the main street was brightened up with its own knitted, crocheted, or what have you, yarn cozy. The following are just a few examples......

 

 

 

This one reminds me of a giant jelly fish...

 

 

 

 

 

...and this last one proves that everyone can participate in a yarn bombing, even if they don't knit or crochet.

 

 

 

 

 

kim.

 

 

 

 

 

and the winners are...

Welcome to Monday everyone!  Mondays are always exciting when we have a give-away. It's going to be short and sweet today, and we will get right down to business with announcing the winners.  





The first winner is Deborah who commented "hi! love all of your patterns!". Thanks so much for your comment and congrats!  You will receive the crochet pattern for the Cabled Owl Neck Warmer and 3 balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% Merino, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere) in the colour "Slate".







 




The second winner is cmerton who said "I LOVE these two patterns!!".  Congrats, we are so glad that you got your hands on one! You will receive the crochet pattern Felted Baby Slip-ons and 1 ball of Patons Classic Wool (100% Wool) in the colour "Rich Red".








Thanks everyone for participating and for leaving us such wonderful notes.  They made us smile! : )  

Also, don't forget about the sale that we are currently running. To receive 25% off of your entire crochet pattern purchase, simply visit knotsewcute.etsy.com and enter the coupon code sept25 at the check out. Offer expires September 20, 2013. This is our last sale of year, so be sure to stock up for your winter projects!



 tara and kim.

crochet pattern for the Cabled Owl Neck Warmer and - See more at: http://knotsewcute.blogspot.ca/2013/09/random-friday-freebie-and-sale.html#comment-form

hi! love all of your patterns!

hi! love all of your patterns!

hi! love all of your patterns!

new crochet pattern - cascading cables cowl by kim miller.

 

 

 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

This cowl features the best of both worlds....beautiful cascading cables, and the look and feel of pretty lace!

This crochet pattern is a simple 2 row repeat, but I've marked it as intermediate as you should be comfortable with basic cabling and triple trebles.

The crochet pattern calls for 1 skein of Malabrigo® Sock 100 g (3.5 ounces)/402 meters (440 yards ) per skein, but the pattern is flexible enough for you to experiment with your favorite yarns. Pattern includes written instructions as well as a chart.

Finished Size:
Unblocked: 16.5 cm (6.5”) to 17¾ (7”) wide and 57” cm (22½”) long.
Blocked: 15¼ cm (6 “) wide and 78¾” cm (31”) long.
Please note that measurements are approximate and will be affected by the gauge and the

brand of wool.

 

 

 

Buy Now

 

 

To receive 25% off of this pattern and your entire crochet pattern purchase, simply visit knotsewcute.etsy.com and enter the coupon code sept25 at the check out. The 25% off sale at our Etsy shop expires September 20, 2013. For more details visit http://knotsewcute.blogspot.ca/2013/09/random-friday-freebie-and-sale.html

 

 

 

 

 

kim.