Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Custom Slots!

As the winter approaches in some parts of the world, I've decided to open for some custom work knitting for the most precious among us. I love to knit hats, mittens, sweaters, you name it for the infant and preschool set. Everything is handcrafted in our smoke-free, pet-free home.

Below are some of the things I can knit for you. Prices do not include shipping, and there are no returns on custom orders. Please allow plenty of time for your handmade, unique creations.
Preschool Auction Hat/Mitten set
Ear Cozies and Matching Mittens
Preschool Hat & Mitten Set in Wool $40

Ear Cozies for Iowa
Preschool Hat in Wool $20

Orchid Purewool Sweater
Newborn-Toddler (0-3) Cardigan in Wool or Cotton $85

Cotton-Ease Wonderful Wallaby
Newborn-Toddler (0-3) Hooded Sweater in Wool or Cotton $85

Interested? Please contact me and choose some yarn from the gallery. I will contact you with a lot of questions, and I prefer payment via Paypal before I start on your Tweetle Beetle Knit. Thank you!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

New Venture

Well, I can't let my husband be the only entrepreneur in the family, now can I?

I love to knit. I learned eight years ago in 2000 through a series of classes at a local technical college. Throughout the ensuing years, I've had two children and have knit various things for them and other family members, but always have a special place in my heart for baby and kid knits. I think in this day of mass merchandising, it's very refreshing to see handknits on babies and children. The warmth of the handknit is pervasive--it gives the child a special item made just for them like none other in the universe--and it literally warms the giver's soul, too.

This is why, when approached by a good friend to join a HyenaCart congo, I decided to start making baby and kid knits to sell.

I hope you enjoy the things I make. Believe me that a lot of love goes into these little handknits, and a lot of thought, too. I only use natural fibers for their beauty, quality and ease of care. I like cotton for baby knits other than soakers--it's so soft and machine-washable. The wool I use for soakers is the highest quality. I'm all about innovation and 'building a better mousetrap', as it were, so look for my new soaker coming soon...it has a great, new twist that I think you'll like.

In the meantime, here's a sneak peak at what I'm selling so far:

Baby Ruffle Hat & Bootie set

Denim hat/booties