Sucked in Again - With Stardust Melodies CAL

While still trying to finish a couple commissions, work on a new pattern, and a few other "for pleasure" projects, I've gotten sucked into another CAL... It is the Stardust Melodies CAL by Polly Plum at Every Trick on the Hook. I saw the sneak peeks at some of the upcoming squares and HAD to do it! All the popping textures and possibilities? And I'm always game for learning new tricks!

It's officially started today, though the first free pattern was released last week. (there are 12 free, 12 paid) . Check her page for 50% off discount, I think it's still active, but not sure for how much longer. The first paid pattern was released today, the official launch day of the CAL. It's a great Stash buster!!

All week I've been debating what yarn/colors to use. Changed my mind a million times, but finally settled on some of my unlimited supply of Stylecraft Special DK. Unfortunately, unlimited also means sooo many color options! But I think I've finally got it.

We have Grape, Sage, Plum, Meadow, Petrol, and Mustard, and Graphite for join and border. This palette is subject to change...lol.

Now to get back to playing!!

Mothers Day Sale!

Make Mom something light, soft and airy for her special day!! Works up quickly, and is suited to all skill levels!

Now through Mother's Day (May 14), my pattern Spring Fever Poncho is on Sale, 40% off!!

My First Pattern Release!!

My pattern for the Spring Fever Poncho released this week!! It's all very new to me, but I've made a few sales so far! Whooo hoooo!!

I've decided I'm just going to let my sales profits slowly pile up, and when I hit a certain mark (or can't resist temptation any longer), go on a yarn shopping spree, and get all of those yarns I've wanted to try, but couldn't justify purchasing "just because". It's yarn... in all it's squishy, fabulous glory... so "just because" works for me, but not so much for the Mister. lol

There is another poncho I made about 2 years ago for my niece, Zoe... It was just made up as I went along, and I never thought to try and write out the pattern, but it's still my favorite of all my creations since then, so that is my next project... recreating and writing out instructions for my "Zoe Poncho".

In the meantime, I am working on a second Spring Fever Poncho as a commission, this time in Scheepjes Whirl, Blueberry Bambam colorway. 

You can find my Spring Fever Poncho Here on Ravelry!

Spring Fever Poncho

It has been a while since I've posted here, but I wanted to show off my newest creation!

I've written up the pattern and will be releasing it on Ravelry later this week.

First of all, the yarn!! It is Scheepje's Whirl in the Slice O' Cherry Pie colorway, and it's absolutely divine to work with! I ordered several different balls of it, and took this color out for just a quick play... and ended up making a poncho, as well as writing my first pattern. It's a little spendy at about $23 per cake, but it's 1100 yards of cotton blend, and it feels heavenly and works up (and frogs) like a dream.

I have to thank Fiona, Ginny, Bobby Jane, and a few others for helping me test the pattern! I've been a bundle of nerves trying to make sure it's just right, so thank you, girls!!

I'll update as soon as pattern is available on Ravelry.

A few sneaks at the yarn and my progress before I go!

 

First Post! I will upload some of my current projects later today, as well as a few of my finished ones. In the meantime, here is one of my completed. A Jack Skellington set for my little nephew!