the leaf phase
i tend to knit certain things when i'm stressed, bored, or just in need of a little break from a larger project. usually, i just knit hats. i still do that, but more often these days, i can be found knitting these random little leaves in various shapes and sizes, then looking for a use for them.
since one of my very best friends is super pregnant right now, i've been adding those leaves to lots of baby projects for her.
first up, a sweater that i'll give to her today. it's knit from local handspun and embellished with a leaf made from handspun scraps from other projects.
it's a pretty basic raglan, knit to itty-bitty measurements. i made shorter sleeves in the hopes that it could maybe still be worn in the spring.
i knit her this little hat out of noro's cashmere island (on super discount at webs), and finished it by knitting an i-cord at the top which morphed into a leaf. i then knotted the i-cord, so the leaf would stick out at the top. i love this hat, it's sickeningly soft. i must have a little cardigan for myself out of it someday.
then, there's this other simple ribbed hat that i knit, then stitched one of my many leaves to.
speaking of leafy things my top down leaf tee from classic elite's spring/summer book round pond is now up in ravelry.
here's a photo from the book (photo from classic elite yarns)
i have one more leafy thing to finish, and then maybe i'll move on to something else. I'm hoping that i'll be able to warp my new kromski harp rigid heddle loom, after the first attempt had me pretty frustrated. i picked up weaving made easy
Comments
I love them all! You have a VERY lucky friend. I made a short sleeved sweater kind of like that (although the yarn wasn't nearly as great) for my little one. Even when it was too chilly we'd put it on her with long-sleeves under it. My husband and I can both be found wearing sleeves under our tees and it was SO d@mn cute to see a little bitty one wearing it.
Posted by: Julie | January 25, 2009 10:59 AM
Those all look great! It's often those little details that really make a project. I'm going to have to try out that Cashmere Island for myself. It looks very nice. I'll also have to try out your new pattern =)
Posted by: Lindsay | January 25, 2009 11:37 AM
What a darling little raglan! Love all the leaves -- they've started me thinking about spring.
Posted by: jodi | January 25, 2009 12:05 PM
All leaves, but each one has its own personality, and its own function! Beautiful accents!
Posted by: grumperina | January 25, 2009 02:02 PM
They are all so cute but I love the hate with the knotted i-cord, it's such a great idea.
Posted by: marycatharine | January 25, 2009 02:44 PM
those are all so cute! i love the leaves!!
Posted by: mai | January 25, 2009 05:14 PM
Some little baby girl is going to be so so lucky. That sweater is a beauty.
Posted by: Diane | January 25, 2009 05:24 PM
I love that cashmere island hat!!! The colors are so amazing; probably my favorite noro I've seen in a looooooong time.
Posted by: andrea | January 25, 2009 05:33 PM
Congratulations! You are amazing! I love the leave theme.
Posted by: Monika | January 25, 2009 06:32 PM
Adding leave on the FO, is great and beautiful.
Posted by: handknit168 | January 25, 2009 09:08 PM
i just got a cricket, and i too had a frustrating experience trying to warp it this weekend. it took me three hours to UN-warp it after i did it wrong the first time. it's weird being NEW at a craft, isn't it? i bet we'll both catch on quick.
Posted by: melissa | January 25, 2009 11:15 PM
I'm a huge fan of leaf motifs myself. Those are beautiful!
Posted by: Emilee | January 25, 2009 11:41 PM
Such brilliant colors! I just dismantled a thrifted cashmere sweater too, but my finished product doesn't look quite so polished.
Gorgeous, darling!
Posted by: Knitting Patterns | January 26, 2009 06:49 AM
These are all leaf-TASTIC
Posted by: Heather | January 26, 2009 09:03 PM
I love the little cardigan! Did you use a pattern?
The leaves are SO cute. I'm going to try to make some for myself. :)
Posted by: Steffi | January 30, 2009 10:15 AM
aw, i love all the leafy goodness!! and you know that i love your newest design. i always wanted to knit the original version. maybe i have something in the stash for this newest version!
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Posted by: kin'xp | February 3, 2009 08:54 AM
Just found your blog. It is wonderful. Love your morphed leaf hat. So creative and really darling.
Posted by: kathy b | February 4, 2009 09:34 AM
hola, te felicito!! hermoso el sueter pequeño con hoja!!! podras comprtir conmigo el patron??? pronto sere mama y me gustaria que mi hija lo luzca. Saludos Silvina
Posted by: Silvina | February 16, 2009 01:24 PM
Your work is beautiful. 'luv the leaves!
Posted by: Donna | February 18, 2009 07:09 AM
Hi, sent you an email last week, absolutely love your leaf tee pattern. made one, busy with second and bought wool for next one. I really love the other leaf design, on the brown tee, and am hoping you'll be willing to share it!!! Thanks for the inspiration!! Love Bronwyn
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