Zoe knitalong

We are starting our first knitalong at the shop this Friday, and I am so looking forward to knitting something from someone else's pattern! I have been working nonstop this season on new patterns for Kate Jackson Knits, as our Fall trade show is coming up in a just a few weeks, and I miss knitting without a calculator! I chose the Zoe tee or cardigan patterns from C2Knits, a local designer, for the knitalong. They are both well suited to our new Cascade Sierra yarn, a soft worsted weight blend of 80% cotton and 20% wool. Now which color should I choose?

fresh start?

Yes, I have poorly neglected the blog for awhile. I guess that is what two kids can do to you! I have been working on new designs lately, and I plan on sharing some recent projects soon. There are also some great new yarns in the shop, and exciting happenings there too! I'll try again to keep you posted about "my life in yarn"!

Baby Blanket Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the six winners of 

Knitting on the Square's Baby Blanket Contest!  

Top, left to right: Honorable Mention by Barbara 

and Best Blanket by Berni

Bottom, left to right:  Best Natural Fiber by Jean, Best Unfinished by Diane, Most Unique by Paula, and Best Crochet by Martha

Designing with Audrey

If you have to be on the floor with crayons and paper, 

why not try to get some work done?

I'm thinking of using GGH Cumba for this sweater.  (ravelry link)  

Any other suggestions?  

Happy Wednesday!

I had a very fussy baby today who needed to be held.  Thankfully I had a great book to keep me happy while I rocked her, so I spent my day reading most of Three Bags Full by Leonie Swan.  This is our shop's book club selection for the August meeting, so if you pick up a copy be sure to join our discussion!  Any wool lover will get a kick out of the sheep detectives.  

Big sister is modeling the Sweetheart Pullover from Knitting for Baby by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas.  This book is a great resource for baby and toddler projects.  The patterns are very well written and a joy to follow.  I'll post a clearer picture someday, but she just happend to be wearing it when I posed them together!

spring cleaning

Yes, I know it's July.  I just updated my sidebar, so if you want to check out the blogs I really DO read, and the projects I really AM working on, now it's accurate!

The new addition!

Hi everyone!  I know it's belated, but here's Olivia the day she was born!

Olivia Katherine Jackson

5 pounds, 11 ounces, 18 inches

born about 10 am, Saturday, May 30

(yes, she's already a month old!)

Back at home with a very proud big sister.