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Bumble Vest

November 17, 2010

A bumblebee of a child’s vest, knit in the round from the bottom up and designed to show off highly textured yarns.

Yarn: main color (mc) handspun – 180(220, 250, 280, 310) yd [165(201.2, 228.6, 256, 283) m] worsted to aran weight wool, contrast color (cc) – 100(110, 125, 140, 150) yd [91.4(100.6, 109.7, 118.9, 128) m] aran weight wool

Needles: 8-9 US [5-5.5 mm] 16-24 in. [40.64-61 cm] circular (for the two largest sizes, you may want the 24 in.) or whatever size needles you need to get gauge

Gauge: 4.5 sts/in. [2.5 cm] in stockingnet stitch

Sizes: 2(4, 6, 8, 10) or to fit chest size 21(23, 25, 26.5, 28) in. [53.3(58.4, 63.5, 67.3, 71) cm]

when you click on the button below and follow through on the payment, a three page automatic download in pdf format will be delivered to your email address.

5.00

on ravelry here. this pattern is also available with other designs in the mixed knits ebook.

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maryann’s seawoman hat

October 30, 2010

a handspun hat for a friend

in trade for a couple of pottery mugs that i drink out of all the time

i’d never embroidered over ribbing before, so i kept the stitches pretty loose and i think it turned out pretty well

love that big wood button. on ravelry here.

p.s. here’s the november newsletter. it includes the list of holiday craft fairs that i’ll be at this year.

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Brussels Sprout Mitts

October 20, 2010

Striped fingerless mitts with stalks of faux cables and slipped stitches traveling up the hand near the thumb.

Yarn: main color – 110(120, 130, 140) yd [100(110, 119, 128)m] worsted to aran weight wool, contrasting color – 30(35, 35, 40) yd [27.5(32, 32, 36.5)m] worsted to aran weight wool

Needles: 7-8 US [4.5-5 mm] set of double-pointed needles (dpns) or circular for magic loop, or whatever size needles you need to get gauge

Gauge: 5 sts/in. [2.5 cm] in stockingnet stitch

Sizes: xs(s, m, l), to fit around a 7.5(8, 8.5, 9) in. [19(20.3, 21.6, 23) cm)] hand – If you like a more fitted mitt, go down one size. Note that these are sized for men’s hands, for women’s sizes, work at a smaller gauge.

when you click on the button below and follow through on the payment, a two page automatic download in pdf format will be delivered to your email address.

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on ravelry here. this pattern is also available with other handspun designs in the mixed knits ebook.

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Harvest Hat

October 8, 2010

A handspun hat pattern featuring contrasting stripes, loose fit, and a cute little peak. Come on now, I know you’ve got some handspun that needs to be harvested!

Yarn: 75 (85, 105, 125) yd [68.5 (78, 96, 114.3) m] aran weight handspun yarn – main color (mc) and 30(45, 60, 70) yd [27.5(41, 55, 64) m] worsted to aran weight solid colored – contrasting color (cc) – this second color can be split among as many colored stripes as you would like

Needles: size 8 US [5 mm] 16 in. [40.6 cm] circular and a set of double-pointed needles in the same size, or whatever size you need to get gauge

Gauge: 9 sts/2 in. [5.1 cm]

Sizes: 18 mo.-4 yr(s, m, l) or head sizes 20(21, 22, 23) in. [50.8(53.3, 56, 58.4) cm]

when you click on the button below and follow through on the payment, a two page automatic download in pdf format will be delivered to your email address.

5.00

on ravelry here. this pattern is also available with other handspun designs in the mixed knits ebook.

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Mixed Knits

October 6, 2010

This ebook includes:
-an essay with tips on how to knit with handspun and how to go about mixing it with commercial yarn
-13 fun patterns to mix things up with your handspun

All of the patterns will also be available individually and can be found in my pattern shop.

Please also note that these patterns, as with all my patterns, can really be used with any yarn you like as long as you get gauge. I have included a bit of commentary about which commercial yarns to pick if not using handspun.

When you click on the button below and follow through on the payment, an automatic download of the ebook in pdf format will be delivered to your email address.

$18.00

on ravelry here.

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introducing mixed knits

October 4, 2010

the front essay and 7 patterns are slated to go up on wednesday! i even started the ravelry page.

p.s. the two remaining falkland fiber club subscriptions are going up in the etsy shop today.

p.p.s. i’m walking in the crop hunger walk next sunday, in which i walk 6 miles in solidarity with people who have to walk daily to get the most basic elements of life, food and water. here’s a link to my donation page if anyone’s interested in donating. one thing that i really like about this walk is that 25% of proceeds stay local and the rest are distributed. every dollar makes a difference!

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Falkland Fiber Club – closed

September 29, 2010

Why Falkland?

Falkland wool is a merino cross that comes from the Falkland Islands. It is a squishy, soft spin with lots of bounce, and a longer staple length than merino. Falkland is my most consistent source of wool that is good for the sheep, the environment, and for us. The Falkland I buy does not have the chemical processing that is used in most commercially processed wool and so retains some lanolin and a bit of a sheepy smell when wet. Mmmm. Sheepy.

ALL FULL! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED :)

How does the club work?

1) What you get.

Each subscription to the fiber club lasts 3 months (in this instance, October-December). You get 4 oz of Falkland wool in an exclusive cosySpins colorway, hand dyed by me with Greener Shades Professional Acid Dyes. You may instead choose to get a double batch (8 oz). If I have left overs of the colorway, they will not make it into my shop until at least 6 months later.

2) Sign up!

I am offering this club to my blog readers first because there are only a limited number of spaces. To sign up for the club email me at cosymakes (at) gmail (dot) com with the following information and Falkland Fiber Club as the subject

*name and address
*paypal email (for billing) and how you would like to pay – or alternately agree to pay with a check for the full 3 months
*whether you would like a single or a double batch of fiber
*if you’d like to be on the waiting list if you don’t get in this round (i will note on this post when the club is full! if it doesn’t say anything when you email me, you’re most likely in.)

if there are any spaces left, i’ll put them up on etsy on monday.

3) Pay.

Single Fiber
Pay up front (preferred): $54

Pay month by month: $18/month

Double the Fiber
Pay up front (preferred): $102

Pay month by month: $34

*International shipping by request

4) Spin!

Your fiber will be mailed USPS 1st class between the 15th and 20th of each month. If you have chosen the pay monthly option, expect the bill between the 10th and 15th. I will only mail your shipment if you have paid.

p.s. and here’s the october newsletter, if you’re interested.

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mentionable monday: handspun multnomah

September 27, 2010

in light of the wednesday update this week being the falkland fiber club, i thought i’d feature two beautiful multnomah shawls made from croci – the very first ever fiber club colorway.

katy’s lovely shawl can be found here on ravelry. the exciting part about this shawl, for me, is that i got to see it while she was knitting it. she had to come to pgh on business and i actually met her. mind you, i have ‘known’ her on-line since way back before this blog existed and she test knit something for my book even!

and jamie’s beautiful one can be found on ravelry here. i like the bottom photo a lot. i also recommend checking out the rest of her projects on ravelry, a lot of handspun goodness there!

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update of september twenty-second

September 22, 2010

going up in the shop today.

and a heads up… next wednesday openings for the new 3 month stint in the Falkland Fiber Club will be the update.

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subtle stripes yoke

September 18, 2010

this whacking big skein is a commission.

508 yds
subtle stripes, without all the stripes being even
i’m always surprised with what the subtle stripes look like when done, i never would have predicted how strong the green would be plied with the teal! i also added in a bit of red/purple for contrast.