The Joey Infinity Scarf

This week I released a new knitting pattern "Joey Infinity Scarf." It is worked flat on straight needles and can be closed with 4-5 buttons.

These fabulous tree buttons are from Wooly Moss Roots.

I have made quite a few of these infinity scarves over the Fall & Winter and I have been testing them out and wearing them everywhere :) I wanted to make sure of the sizes before releasing the pattern. The greenish brown version is made with two skeins of Tosh DK (450 yards).  I alternated skeins as I worked that version.

The gray or "Slate" version is out of Miss Babs Yowza Whatta Skein! This version used one skein (560 yards).  I love the Yowza because I didn't have to alternate skeins and I loved the length of it.

I have also made quite a few versions of this pattern in a cowl length.  I didn't include the information for the cowl sizes in the pattern, but I did include notes on the pattern page for making it cowl size.  I suggest having at least 225 yards of a DK or lightly worsted weight yarn. Work to desired length and then work the button band.

On the cowl I secured the top button approximately 7" from the edge. Then I buttoned the other three buttons.  This makes the cowl a funnel shape and It really shows off the buttons and is so comfy to wear.

These infinity scarves work up quickly and I think they make a great gift.  I also love the excuse to hunt for good buttons at fiber festivals :) 

Joining Ginny's Yarn Along

Snowed In

NJ is shut down today due to a state of emergency because of the snow.  Rudee Tudee has taken up a spot on the couch arm to watch the snow fall.

Look we could almost see grass!!!! Now we are expecting 8 fresh inches of snow.

I have SOOO many new patterns written, tested, knitted, knitted again, gifted, worn, tested again.... I'm not quite sure why I haven't released them. I think my biggest hold up has been naming them and settling on the yarn brands. Such decisions between Madelintosh, Miss Babs, The Fibre Company and Blue Sky Alpacas! At least I have my buttons selection down. The wonderful owners of Wooly Moss Roots have been amazing and I can't thank them enough for their support.

Now it comes down to what to release first.... 

The scarf above I had a great time making. I've been thinking of making a matching cowl to release with the pattern. I am planning on releasing it as a free pattern.... I am just dragging my feet.

I can blame that on all my quality time with the alpacas these days.  Everything at the farm finally started to thaw yesterday. My mom and I had the back breaking job of cleaning up hundreds of pounds of defrosting poop and hay yesterday. My father stopped by the farm to get something and while he was there he snapped a quick picture of my mom and I.  Remember behind every skein of yarn is a dirty hard working farmer :)

Joining Ginny's Yarn Along

Yarn Along Clarity Cardigan

I finished my Clarity Cardigan!!!  I love it so much. I used Anzula Squishy in the colorway paprika. I used 5 skeins and knitted it on size US 3 needles. I blocked it on Saturday night and quickly sewed on two buttons Sunday morning so I could wear it to church.  I need to properly put the buttons on so I can wear it to Chelsea Yarns tomorrow and show it off. I really really love it!!!!

The buttons are from Wooly Moss Roots and I love them too!!!

I wanted to get better pictures of me wearing it, but the weather hasn't cooperated, so I included a selfie I took of myself the first time I put it on. Have I mentioned how much I love it?!

joining Ginny's Yarn Along

ps- the shawl in the background is one of my hand spun and knit items that I still need to properly photograph too

Yarn Along

I am very exited to be joining the Yarn Along. I've missed out for a while now since most of my knitting has been secretive (Christmas gifts and new patterns).  For Christmas I asked Freddy for yarn so I can make a sweater. He even let me pick out my own yarn :) I got Anzula Squishy in the color way Paprika. I love it so much. 

I also purchased some buttons from Wooly Moss Roots. I love them!!! They will add the perfect touch to my Clarity Cardigan. The Clarity Cardigan pattern is by Gretchen Ronnevik.  I am enjoying knitting this so much. 

For reading I am listening to the Fiery Cross another book in the Outlander series. I am loving these books so much. If you have any interest in pretending to be a person from the 1960's and goes back in time 200 years into the past and begin your life again in a Scottish clan and then traveling even to America during the time of Indians and the colonies then this series might be up your alley. I am loving the characters in these books as well as their relationships. Since I am part Scottish I am loving learning so much about the Scottish. It is fascinating! In the story right now I am loving how the main character is adjusting to starting a life on a large piece of land building everything on their own. Clair knows the comforts of modern day society, but she will throw it all away to be with the man she loves. Diana Gabaldon goes into so much detail you can really picture all the settings so well. Really I can't say enough of how much I love these books.  My only warning if you want to get into them yourself I recommend the audio books since they are very long books. I listen to them while knitting, spinning and also on the treadmill.

Joining with Ginny's Knit Along

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!