See the items below to see what GIFTS I made for Christmas.

There was one I am still working on. I hope to get it done soon…maybe.

Fleece Artist, Knit East “whale song”

Made for Mark. This pattern is: Classic Men’s V-Neck Vest 315. This was the smallest size and took only 2 skeins…I had 3 and had to use a little from the third skein to help mix up the stripes.

Cabin Fever Sterling, Crochet Mesh Wrap 111

Easy pattern using just one skein. Swarovski beads were added to the edge. Made for Kathy.

Good Carma Farm Short Sleeve Cardi

Yarn was purchased at KNIT EAST, made with 8 skeins for my Mom.

Jill’s set

Braided Cashmere headband 110,
Twisted cowl,
Easy Boot Topper 103,
Easy Half Mitten 106.

Basic Cardi BFL Sock Yarn from Dye-Version, for my Grandmother.

Basic Cardi BFL Sock Yarn from Dye-Version, for my Grandmother.

Some new things to look at.

Juliana in Sublime baby cashmere merino silk 4 ply

You can’t get much newer than that!

Here’s some new yarn to covet.

Good Karma Farm

Dye-Version Merino Lace

Dye Version BFL Sock

Dye Version Bamboo Fingering

Fleece Artist Knit East "Whalesong"

Cabin Fever Sterling

Yummy Yarn Studio, Merino Cashmere Nylon, "smoked oyster"

You might notice that all these colours don’t look like the usual colours that I pick. Well, you would be right. These hopefully will turn into presents for friends and family.

This one will be for me!

Briggs and Little Handpainted Softspun, "bubblegum"

I AM BACK FROM KNIT EAST, and a great week visiting friends and family.

I will attempt to provide a link to view SOME of the photos that I took while in St. Andrews for KNIT EAST and some of the touristy things we did while there. This in no way represents all the photos, but the few I could get onto Flickr, before my monthly allotment was reached.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30826298@N06/sets/72157627884904146/

Here’s a couple to sample, if you don’t want to go to the link (although you would be missing out)

fashion show, Knit East, Leaf Lace Tunic and Lacy Kimono style vest

Registration

Kingsbrea Garden, St.Andrews

Green Point lighthouse, NB

Deer Island, NB

Briggs and Little woolen mill, York Mills, NB

St. Andrews point

ST. Martins, NB

St. Martins, NB

For those who attended the Market at Knit East, you might have picked up a free pattern that I was handing out…or rather Donna of Cricket Cove was handing out. It was for a very easy crochet wrap done in Fleece Artist NYONI. I will add the link here to the PDF so if you missed it, or can’t get into Cricket Cove store, you can still have it.

111 Crochet Mesh Wrap 111 complete

FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD

Getting ready for KNIT EAST!

Ok knitters, get ready for the biggest event to hit the east coast of Canada for knitters! Held at the Algonquin hotel in St.Andrews “by the sea” in N.B. There will be big name teachers, speakers, fashion show, demonstrations and a huge market place. See you there Sept 30, Oct 1 and 2.

I will have several garments in the fashion show and be taking part in all the events. I will be accompanied by some very good friends, who are staying a little longer in beautiful St. Andrews to take in some of the sights and culture.

I am working on arranging a free pattern cupon to give out at the event, so look for me if you are going. I also have a handout pattern for a simple crochet shawl, that is very effective. See below:

Fondle Patterns 111 Crochet mesh wrap

close up

I also have two more new patterns for Fondle Patterns:

Fondle Patterns 409 Artyarn yoked pullover

Fondle Pattern 408 Cowl neck raglan

I’ll be adding photos of the event after, so stay tuned!

New Fondle Patterns addition, Classic Men’s V-neck vest 315

I’m going to try the “Buy Now” button

http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/michelle-porter-designs/70229

<a href=”http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/michelle-porter-designs/70229″><img src=”http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif” border=”0″/></a>

not too sure if that works….dosn’t look right, but I think you will still get to a page you can choose a buy now link. It would be on Ravelry and will take you to Pay Pal. The cost is $6.00

Fondle Pattern 315 Classic Men's V-neck Vest

 a flat view

flat view of men's vest

A close up of neck

V-neck close up

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classic-mens-v-neck-vest-315