http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com Christina knits Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:17:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello, my name is Fluffkins, and I'm a bunny made from a JellyBum pattern and KnitPicks Shine Sport yarn in Cream. You can find a pattern for me and a whole bunch of other cutie-patootie knitted animals here, on JellyBum's Etsy page. Ain't I cute? http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=264 http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=261 Sorry for the lack of posts lately, everyone. Life's pretty busy these days with the new baby, my graphic design biz, and just "life" in general! I do want to get you excited about this beautiful new yarn from KnitPicks.com, though (I know I am): CITY TWEED YARN It will be so great ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=259 Here's a little shrug I've knit/crochet for Cadence's Easter outfit. I had a skein of Knit Pick's shine sport in a lovely apple green lying around. I had JUST enough to knit the main shrug (only about 3 inches left!), and then decided to edge it with a lovely lacey ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=253 Okay, okay, I know this is yet another non-knitting project, but I thought I hadn't posted in a while, so this will have to do! I've noticed so many of these cute taggie blankies everywhere - from the farmer's market, to in the hands of local babies all over town. I ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=248 Project info Name Creamy Baby Layette Pattern Precious Layette by Patricia Antoine Craft Knitting Made for Baby Size 3 months Tags baby bloomers cardigan infant layette Needle and yarn Needle US 4 / 3.5 mm Yarn Knit Picks Bare - Superwash Merino/Nylon Fingering Weight How much? 1 skeins = ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=233 My Pearly Girly Mitts were featured on Lime & Violet's Daily Chum! Check it out. And browse the rest of their site while you're there! http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=231 Sorry I haven't been writing as often! Being a mommy is definitely hard work, but so rewarding! Here's little Cadence in the sweater and hat I made for her - my little pixie! http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=224 Cadence Marie Dennis was born January 1, 2009 at 12:22 am. What a way to ring in the new year! She weighed 6 lbs 7 oz and measured 18.5 inches long. Since she was 28 days early, she had to spend some time in the NICU due to breathing problems ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=218 I have a “thing” for cream coloured, lacey knits. When the weather dropped to minus 30°C this Christmas season, I decided that I could use a new pair of warm, wooley mittens. Rather than buying a pair, I decided to design some using odds and ends from home. Et Voila! ... http://www.knitsabeautifullife.com/?p=208