Kitten mittens

Well not really kitten mittens, but they are as soft as a kitten. I really loved making these, and will be making more in the near future.

Yes, I'm in my PJs, and Harley loves to eat knitted projects.

Project info

Name

Karen Double Layer Mittens

Pattern

Karen Double Layer Mittens by Pepperberry Knits

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 4 - 3.5 mm Double point

Yarn

Pepperberry Knits 100% Cashmere Sport Signature Edition  

How much?

2 skeins / one of each color

Color

Barn owl and Peacok

Planes, trains and automobiles...

This spring has turned out to be super busy. A good friend of mine, Hilary, invited me a few months ago to attend The National NeedleArts Association trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana. Say that 3 times fast! So last Friday I flew out and joined Hilary for the weekend. I met so many wonderful designers (fiber), and shared some great stories.

I never really tried designing my own stuff, nor do I really know where to start, but after this weekend I'm sure going to try. I'm up for the challenge. Oh and when I came home Rick had surprise waiting for me. Basically, he converted an old door way into a chalk board in my craft room. He has minor details to finish up, and I'll post a photo.

And this week I'm headed to Boston by train for the HOW design conference. I've only spend a day in Boston, so I'm looking forward to a whole week. I'm a history buff, so I'll be in the right place.

Knitting wise, I've got project lined up. I just finished these beautiful mittens by Pepperberry Knits. I'll post when they are finished blocking. I also have a few baby things started. Another baby boom is happening.

Anyway... Here are a few photos from TNNA.

Hilary, @yarniad, working her magic.

Starshower by Hilary

goodies, booze and knitting

State Capital

My creation. I'd wear it.

All the goodies from the weekend.

And you can check out more awesomeness here: http://instagram.com/xilary

Clients can be a challenge.

It's hard being a designer sometimes.
Here's why: http://customdesigntools.com/designer-turns-common-client-quotes-into-hilarious-posters/

My favorite being...

New addition to our family

It's been about 6 weeks now that we brought our newest member of the family home. Her name is Harley, aka Harley bear, Barely, or Harley badger. She is a Rhodesian ridgeback, and full of energy.

We believe she will get up to about 80-90lbs when she is full grown. Big girl.  And I look forward to updating you guys with photos and stories.

Harley Beaaaar

On the knitting and traveling front, I just came back from a wonderful trip to San Francisco, my second home. I visited so many friends and places. I even attended Stitches West with Hilary, Sophy, Erica and Marcus. It was so amazing to see them again. I've missed them way too much.

Right now I'm working on a few projects. This one in particular that I'm excited about. They are called Pepperberry Knits: Karen Double Layer Mittens. I've got one down and started on the second. Just in time for spring.
I am also working on another baby blanket. However, I'm not so sure who its for ... yet.

Below are some photos for my adventures:

Morning coffee with a friend

Jeremy Wines in Lodi, CA

Me drinking and pruning.

Hilary Smith Callis's Starshower. This is my next project.

Felted succulents

The mittens I'm currently working on.