Sunday Morning Knit Wit ~ Branched Cables

I found a lovely cable variance while looking through some of my knitting books recently.

I really like the way this branched cable design looks and flows and especially like the results when it is on an object ~ such as this wine bottle cozy.

The texture is interesting and fun at the same time.

The pattern for making this branched cable is worked over 10 stitches with reverse stockinette stitches on either side.  Note that I worked the bottle cozy in the round, so the actual pattern is reversed on the even rows as the front is always being worked.

Row 1: P3, CF4, P3
Row 2: K4 P4, K3
Row 3: P2, 3B, C3F, P2
Row 4: K2, P6, K2
Row 5: P1, C3B, K2, C3F, P1
Row 6: K1, P8, K1
Row 7: C3B, K4, C3F
Row 8: P8

** C3B =  slip next stitch onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, then knit next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, then kint stitch from cable needle
** CBF = slipe next 2 stitches onto a cabe needle and hold in front of work, knit next titche from left-hand needle, then knit stitches from cable needle.

You can also modify the direction the cables branch by switchin the first cable from front to back in the first row.

I also knit a cute little vase cozy with the same pattern.  I guess these are just too much fun to make!

What is your current knitting project? 

Flower Wine Bottle Cozy

We had a long trip this past weekend to Vermont and I just couldn't waste all that time by not making something.  I grabbed some yarn and needles before we set out and this fun wine bottle cozy is the result.

Thanks for doing all the driving, Daryl!

Three flowers surround the cozy with stems/leaves. 

Sunday Morning

After our first gorgeous sunny and warm day yesterday we woke up to drizzly rain this morning. I am sure there are more nice days to come, but that was just too much of a tease!

Last week was another busy week. I experimented with a new knit cowl pattern and although it didn't come out quite right, I think I know how to change it up so it will work. I'm rather excited about it, but that won't be ready for posting for a few weeks. I'm also working on an afgahn for my son's new appartment. I'm only about a quarter of the way done with that and hope to finish it up quickly.

My newest listing this week include:

Basic Wool Bowl in a lovely oatmeal


A bright blue knit cell phone cozy:


A pretty pink felted flower hair pony:


A brown felted wool coffee cozy:


A very cute lime green felted wool bowl:


And a bright red knit wool wine bottle cozy


I hope you will stop by etsy and artfire and browse around a bit!

Sunday Morning

Spring IS coming! We are starting to get to the 40 degree range here and the sun is shinning today. After a long winter, it is so nice to see and feel the sun!

I have quite a few new goodies for you this week including some brand new designs and items. Feel free to leave feedback comments on what you think of them!

I am having a ball making these felted coffee cup cozies. My newest is in a beautiful lavender:


I added a new pair of children's felted slippers in a sweet pink for your little princess:

This cable knit can be used as a choker or headband. I think it is really sweet, but would love to hear what you think:


Two new wine bottle cozies are added to the shop - one in classic cables and one in a rib pattern



And this felted bowl is sure to be my personal favorite. It really makes me think of summer time!


Please visit me on etsy, shophandmade and artfire!

Wine Bag - Dandelion Wine

I couldn't resist showing this bag. I love the color combination and think it would be great for a summer time picnic!




I'm already working on a more 'manly' version in forest green. Keep checking back on etsy and artfire for new works ♥♥♥

Knit Wine Bottle Gift Bag

I've added a new product to my stores and couldn't be more excited!



I do believe that I made a lovely wine bottle cozy. After 4 failed attempts on the perfect stitching formula, I finally got it right. This one is knit with a plum and light lavender and I've named it Huckleberry Heather. I wonder if there is a Huckleberry Wine??? Probably not.. but it sure sounds fun! I've already started another one in a bright sunny yellow that I will name Dandelion Wine...

This cozy is perfect for dressing up the bottle for housewarming / hostess gifts or serving your drinks during a special occasion. I left the top of the bag shorter than the bottle top so the cozy can remain on the bottle while pouring to avoid spills or drips on the bag.

I just think it's great and hope you will too! Let me know what colors you would like to see and I'll probably make some as I am just having too much fun with these.

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