I wish I was crafty

Ahhhhh!

2011-04-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

I'm so in love with these pictures. My BFF Stacy, as you probably know, is an AMAZING photographer. Her little guy's 1st birthday was in March, and she planned the birthday party so we could go! It was a Where The Wild Things Are party, and OH MAN, it was AMAZING! She asked me to knit this hat for her little Jackie, and of course I said yes! And decided to knit him a Small Things Romper for him too! In the pebble grey color, it just SCREAMS Max, to me anyway!

Check out her little Jack in the outfit and hat I knit.

Stacy's Blog

A couple things!

2011-03-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

Owen turned 4 months yesterday! It's hard for me to believe that he's already that big! I mean he is smiley, and laughs, and drools! He's just such a delight!

Here's his 4 month shirt. Believe me, I was tempted beyond belief to do another owl. REALLY tempted. But I resisted. The end result is cute!

Appliqued frog, and appliqued "4". Love it.

Then I've been knitting away. My friend Shannon liked Owen's blessing outfit. So I asked her if she wanted me to knit one for her son's baptism. He was born 8 days after Owen!

(flash wasn't ready for this one!)

I'm SO excited to see pictures of little Graham in this special outfit!

Lucky Number 100!

2011-03-01T08:21:00.000-08:00

This is my 100th Crafty Post! That should mean something signifigant. Like a giveaway. or something. But I'm too busy! So look for a giveaway some day, in the near, not so distant, future!

Instead of anything exciting, this is Gabe's 3rd Birthday Shirt. He had a circus party. It was SO fun!

Hooty-Hoot!

2011-02-14T07:54:00.000-08:00

Someone else likes owls! Yay!

I met my friend Jill almost SIX years ago. And when I say met, I mean, online. In a forum for pregnant people. Wow. That was a long time ago. Her little girl is celebrating her FIFTH birthday in March, just like my Julian.

Her niece is also celebrating her first birthday! So fun! I asked her if she wanted some birthday girl shirts, and she did.

We had a busy weekend. My wonderful husband painted my living room, so much crafting wasn't done. BUT I did manage to squeak out a camera strap cover! I've been lusting over those found on Etsy, and after some serious research (Ok just a random google) I found a fabulous tutorial! Saved myself $30!

You can find the tutorial here.

Sorry for the not so stellar photo, this was taken with my phone.

I'm finishing up the last of the teacher valentine's tonight, so Julian can deliver them tomorrow. Pictures to come!

The Long Awaited 3 Month Shirt

2011-02-04T07:26:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I may be stretching the truth. You haven't been waiting that long! But here it is!

I pretty much LOVE how it turned out!

OK I lied

2011-02-03T06:57:00.001-08:00

Owen's shirt isn't next. I whipped this up for my cousin's little girl (that makes her my 2nd cousin, right?)

I'm mailing the boys' valentine's so I figured what better than a Valentine's Day shirt to go with it! My boys don't appreciate the pinkness of V-day :) Barry will be happy that instead of buying MORE fabric, I'm using up what I have. This is progress, right?

Birthday Shirt!

2011-02-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

My friend Sandi asked me to sew her up a 1st birthday shirt. Her friend has a daughter that's turning one soon! I have boys, so I LOVE the chance to do something girly! &hearts

I'm a little obsessed with owls right now. My obsession may or may not be reaching unhealthy levels.

Up next on the blog? Owen's 3 month shirt! Stay tuned!

What?! You do things other than knit?

2011-01-27T09:23:00.000-08:00

Occasionally. And I do mean occasionally.

My friend Crystal's little girl is turning one! Crystal is a fabulous baker, and makes these delectable looking cupcakes. (She lives in Jersey so I've never actually tried a cupcake, but I can only imagine!)

So I made this cute little cupcake birthday shirt! (The colors look awful. AWFUL, but I think it turned out pretty cute!)

Black shirt, Hot Pink Polka Dot bottom and candle, White Minky 'frosting' and yellow flame!

Gabriel's Yellow Scarf

2011-01-19T15:17:00.000-08:00

I got this FABULOUS yellow scarf and hat for Christmas this year. I love it so much, and I wear it almost every day!

Gabe, my fashion forward little guy, was jealous. Oh so jealous. He too wanted a yellow scarf.

So I knit him one.

Super easy pattern, "Mistaken Rib Stitch" on Lion Brand Wool. It was -1 this morning when I dropped the bigs off at preschool. Good thing I finished it, huh?

Busy Little Bee

2011-01-11T05:46:00.000-08:00

I've been a knitter!

In the past week I've finished FOUR projects! Ok so 2 of them were newborn hats, but whatever :) It still counts!

Alisha's "Boyfriend" Scarf. I didn't finish it in time for her actual BIRTHDAY, but I was able to give it to her at her party! So yay!

A pair o' Pixie Hats

And a cocoon/photography prop

I'm working now on a hat for my sister's birthday, and then finishing up a blanket I started a (hide) YEAR AGO!!

After that?! Who knows! All I know is that it will be super fun!

Old Jeans

2011-01-06T06:39:00.000-08:00

I have a pair of {expensive} jeans. I wore them often for almost 4 years. Then they got a hole, simply from wear. Now it's not in a place that I can still wear the jeans. They are unfortunately, unwearable.

They have silly, sentimental memories for me. I bought them with my sister-in-law. She totally talked me into them. And I loved them for years. And am currently DYING for another pair. {David Kahn if you're wondering}

What kind of projects are there for old jeans. I can't throw them away. I don't need hole-y jeans sitting in my closet. What can I do with them?

Drool City

2011-01-05T05:58:00.000-08:00

No project pictures yet. I need to get cracking on this scarf for my friend Alisha! Her birthday is tomorrow! I hope I get it finished!

But I did want to share something completely amazing with you.

Behold. The beauty of this yarn is absolutely insane. I know. It's yarn, but seriously, look at it. That's some purdy yarn :)

YUM

Blessing Outfit Action :)

2011-01-04T09:57:00.000-08:00

Well not so much action, but dang cute!

Elizabeth's Birthday Scarf

2011-01-03T07:59:00.000-08:00

This year, I am going to try to knit/make everyone's birthday presents. Obviously for my kids, they won't be so excited. But for other people?! Heck yes. My dear friend Elizabeth's birthday is coming up. I knit her this scarf!

January is a busy month for birthdays!

Elizabeth is the 18th, she lives in WA though, so I will have to ship it.

Baby Owen's Blessing Outfit &hearts

2011-01-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

So I've always wanted a handmade blessing outfit. ALWAYS. However, not knowing who to ask to make one, or how to go about doing it, I just went to Babies R Us and bought one. This time? I can knit! Hallelujah! So I decided to knit Owen's little blessing outfit.

I'd been lusting over a certain pattern by SMSS. I decided it would be perfect for a blessing outfit, and went for it! I splurged on the yarn, and ordered much raved MadelineTosh Vintage.

I was really nervous to cast on, for some reason. Well, a new cast on technique was one of the hindrances, which actually turned out to be pretty fabulous. (Provincial cast on for those wondering)

It knit up perfectly, easily, the pattern was incredibly clearly written, and easy to follow. I couldn't be happier with the finished product!

The darling little hat!

Button Detail

Definitely a win! Owen's being blessed today, so I will take some pictures of my adorable baby boy in his sweet outfit later today!

Christmas Gifts Galore!

2010-12-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

Every year. Every year I knit tons of gifts! And every year I do a dump post. Here's this year's post. Minus a bunch of gifts I forgot to take pictures of! DOH!

Little Mice for my nephews, Brandon and Carter!

My mother-in-law swears that Brandon will just adore it! I hope so!

A pinafore for my only niece Ashley! I love the bright colors and the sparkly yarn. I'm not such a fan of the splotch of black on the front, but alas. Such is life.

Super cute hat, also for Ashley.

This all started out as a library bag for my oldest nephew, Bryant. Then turned into gift bags for the whole sibling set.

Not pictured.
Mobeius for my mom
Fingerless mittens for my mom

Mistaken Rib scarf for my sister, Ang.
Fingerless mittens for Ang.

Slouchy hat for my sister, Jess.
Mistkaen Rib scarf for Jess.

All presents have been mailed out to their recipients, and with only one week until Christmas, I really hope that they like them!

My Baby Owen's Stash

2010-09-26T07:46:00.000-07:00

I've been a busy, busy knitter the past few months. I have a baby due in about 6 weeks, but I'm really hoping he decides to come a little bit early. Not a TON early, just a little.

Anyway, I have had some time to knit. I have kind of closed down knitting for other people, for a while, at least. And focusing on knitting for my baby, and my family, hey Iowa winter is COMING! And Christmas!

Here are some of the things I've knit up for my baby, Owen!

This yarn was knit by my super talented friend, Jennifer of Debutante Yarns

Yummy Dashing Dach's Caribbean Goldfish! One of my favorite colorways

Unblocked Sheepy Longies...I think I'm going to add a sun to the bum.

They also need a drawstring...but details.

I knit this pumpkin hat on the way to Mall of America over Labor Day weekend. It's Dashing Dach's pumpkin.

And those are all that I have a picture of! I have some hats I've knit, and I need to knit a matching sheepy hat. Thinking about a Hudson. I am test knitting a realllllly cute thing! And I have some gorgeous caribbean seas by Debutante Yarns to do also...sooo I still have a lot to do.

Here is another crafty endeavor I've taken. I went to Joanns to get a wreath for our door. But all of them were way too decorated. So this is what I got instead. A grapewood (I think) wreath for $3. And then 4 $1 picks. I like it SO much more than the wreaths that Joanns had, and it was less than 1/2 the price!

It's been a while....

2010-09-25T08:22:00.000-07:00

But here is something I whipped up this morning for a birthday party we're going to today. The birthday boy is (shockingly) 2! And loves Thomas!

My 2 year old saw the "chugga" shirt I was making for the birthday boy, and said, "Mama you make me chugga too?" Awww

Christmas Gifts Galore

2009-12-17T11:40:00.000-08:00

So I decided to be crafty this Christmas. Knit people presents, make them things.

Oy.

Here's what I knit up for my older sister, Angee.

Preschool Teachers!

2009-12-17T11:30:00.001-08:00

Julian has two fabulous preschool teachers. He goes 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours. He loves it, I love it, it's really just perfect all the way around.

For Christmas, I decided to knit them scarves. Here in Iowa, scarves are kind of a necessity. It's freaking cold!

Here they are. I did a drop stitch scarf. Julian picked out the yarn, it's called crayons which I thought was cute and fitting for preschool teachers.

Rebecca's Set, Part Deux

2009-11-30T12:10:00.000-08:00

My sewing machine and I? Not the best of friends today. But here is Max's little shirt. I can hardly wait to see the whole set in 'action' :)

Rebecca's Set Part #1

2009-11-25T17:51:00.001-08:00

My friend Rebecca is having a baby. A tiny, little fellow they will call Max.

I knit this for him.

Tiny longies and a turn a square hat. I have fabric to embellish a little shirt for him! It will be darling! That will happen this weekend.

Bella's Mittens

2009-11-16T06:55:00.000-08:00

I made these mittens for one of my dearest friends. We're 'Twi-Hards' and so excited to see New Moon. I think she'll wear these to the premiere.

(I should have made sure the cable looked right before taking pictures, but I'm lazy so they'll do! :)

Skunky update!

2009-08-28T13:25:00.000-07:00

We went with version #1 :) They are super cute and are now with their new owners!

This is my current WIP (work in progress)

I love the colorway! I am making some longies, and we'll have enough yarn left over to make a hat too!

I finished these longies a while ago, but never uploaded the pictures! So here ya go.

Dani's Custom Colorway striped longies!

Skunk V. 2

2009-08-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

So Kori and I both decided we wanted a different look for the skunk-or at least to try a different look. Here's what I came up with.

Which do you prefer? I told Kori that I would do the cartoon-y one, and if she decided she liked the other one better, I'd re stitch the original skunk! Which one is your fav?

Skunk?

2009-08-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

So I've had this yarn in my stash for a couple weeks, waiting for Kori's name to come up! It knit up beautifully! It's Southwest Spectrum's Morning Petals. I'm kind of in love!

(I always take/post pictures of my items before blocking!)

Folded

And SKUNK!

I love love love duplicate stitching. I love that I'm able to add something special to an otherwise blank canvas! Thanks so much for letting me knit for you Kori!

I'm working on something special for Dani right now!

This is a custom colorway by Hippy Pippy

Action Shots...sort of

2009-08-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

So you might remember the sweet hat I made for baby Brady.

Well his aunt happens to be a fabulous photographer (and an amazing friend!)

Here he is! Darling Brady.

For the record, Brady makes me want to have another baby!

What I've been up to!

2009-08-12T05:22:00.000-07:00

I knit another Calorimetry for my BFF Barb. I realllly love how this one turned out!

Strangely, that one is also going to sunny AZ?!?! LOL

And for Kira, and anyone else that wondered how it was worn, this is how I do it

And this is what I'm working on now!

It's a yummy Southwest Spectrum yarn! I love the pastely colors.

I also got some GREAT new stitch markers! I'm seriously IN LOVE!

Busy knitter this weekend!

2009-08-10T06:44:00.001-07:00

Here are a few things I worked on and finished up this weekend.

This is WSK (Western Sky Knits) Peace Baby

These longies are for my BFF Barb. I love her and her little Benjamuffin so much! I also LOVE the cargo pocket!

So I have boys. I love my boys, but there's definitely a part of me that wants/needs a girl! This yarn, #1 reason why!

Ky Baby Knits "This is how much I love you" with pink (TIHMILY)

And another reason to have a girl
Ky Baby Knits Emily colorway

I also made this!

It's called a Calorimetry. It's a headband of sorts! This is going to live in Sunny AZ! :)

Woodland in Spring

2009-08-04T05:54:00.000-07:00

You know how when you knit, sew, or do anything you have a particular brand you just LOVE?? It's like no matter what, the finished product always looks just right when you use your product? For me, it's Mosaic Moon yarn. I LOVE it.

This is Morwena's Woodland in Spring colorway {before blocking}

The many many many things I've been working on.

2009-08-02T07:23:00.001-07:00

So, MCZ is my favorite fabric/print ever! I have a diaper in this print, and it's just so cute!

This set is darling, in my opinion! The Tie Tee is just so cute with the matching knit shorties!

This yarn? Delish! It's by Ky Baby Knits. The colorway? Edward. Yes, that's right. Twilight yarn! I'm in love. Swoon with me.

Another cute skirty! This one by Hippy Pippy in her Carnivale colorway. I love this yarn. It's called Marr Haven, and it's heavenly to work with, and I can only imagine how heavenly it is to wear it.

Blog readers...meet Emmy, Emmy meet my blog readers. This has been my little pet project. I've wanted to do this since I learned how to knit a skirty! This is another Hippy Pippy colorway, Vivi. It's on Marr Haven, which makes it extra-specially special!

Emmy is basically a skirty with super skinny longies underneath. I'm in love.

These are some shorties for a boy named Sterling

Some yummeh longies for a tall, dark and handsome little boy named Brodie
They're really long! I told you he was tall! It's Retro Baby's Ro-Sham-Bo colorway on the super yum Cestari.

Next up! Some yummy capris for my dear friend Jenn's daughter Bella. I actually made 2 sets of these capris, one for Jenn and another for Jenn's friend Colleen! Matchy matchy! You know I LOVE matching!

Both pair folded all cute!

Lollipop Capris

The cuff

The set

The Shirt

Crocus Capris

Chrissy's yummies!
A skirty, some longies and a butterfly tee thrown in for fun!

The shirt! {in hindsight, I would have put something solid in the middle for the body. Doh!}

Longies

The skirty

Birthday Girl longies!

Brady's Hat

2009-07-22T19:57:00.001-07:00

Brady's Hat
Originally uploaded by Lola Cate

Teeny tiny newborn hat for my friend's nephew! <3

Knit from Cara's pattern found here

The wool is a luxurious cashmerino! Yum! Perfectly boy, in chocolate and ice blue.

Holy Picture Overload!

2009-05-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

So. i've been knitting, a lot!

First. Some custom Boston-ish shorties

I wish I was crafty

Ahhhhh!

A couple things!

Lucky Number 100!

Hooty-Hoot!

The Long Awaited 3 Month Shirt

OK I lied

Birthday Shirt!

What?! You do things other than knit?

Gabriel's Yellow Scarf

Busy Little Bee

Old Jeans

Drool City

Blessing Outfit Action :)

Elizabeth's Birthday Scarf

Baby Owen's Blessing Outfit &hearts

Christmas Gifts Galore!

My Baby Owen's Stash

It's been a while....

Christmas Gifts Galore

Preschool Teachers!

Rebecca's Set, Part Deux

Rebecca's Set Part #1

Bella's Mittens

Skunky update!

Skunk V. 2

Skunk?

Action Shots...sort of

What I've been up to!

Busy knitter this weekend!

Woodland in Spring

The many many many things I've been working on.

Brady's Hat

Holy Picture Overload!

Tiny tiny newborn shorties

I think it's obvious...

And the winner is--

Something Sweet for Someone Sweet

Clarifications!

The Wanna Be Crafty-BLOG CANDY {that means FREE}

Some finished projects

Jessica's Hudson <3

For The Record...

London Stripes = delicious

Did you say Vegas?!?!?!

Erica's Mad Skilz shorties!

Nancy's Boys' "London" Hats

Addison's Jane Hat

Cong-Fu Stocking!

Josie's Scrappy Capris!

Maui Wowie Shorties! & girlie goodness

Bella's Skirty

YYMN Hudson Hat

Stacy's Longies! **Bright Stars**

Auction for a good cause

Benjamin's Summer Shorties

Oh it's been SO long!

One mroe for today..

Stacy Jacobsen Photography!

Nikki Borchardt Photography!

Leah's Action Shots!

Baby Girl's Hat

Leah's Birthday Girl Hat!

CJs Hudson Hat!

New Banner!!!

Gabriel's Birthday Longies

Another Stocking treat!

Finished Projects!

2 Things!

Amira's Hat

FINISHED PROJECT(S)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ailey's Jane Hat!

Griffin's Longies

Griffin's Longies!!!

Cong-Fu Rocks my Socks!

Stocking on Hyena Cart

What's on the needles?!

Kenzie's Hudson Hat!

Mission: Accomplished!

SO much craftin' going on!

Stacy's Longies! Bright Stars