Spring Arrives! KnittenKaboodle at Tait's Harvest Shop Open House!

New Spring Items: KnittenKaboodle at Tait's

Lavender Infused Trivets:

Incorporating dried lavender from Tait's own harvest, we've come together to create a new seasonal variation of the very popular spiced trivets of the holiday and cold seasons.  The lavender is harvested and dried at Tait's, then incorporated by me in these inviting trivets.  Perfect for setting warm teapots or dishes hot from the oven, or just give a little crush to get a waft of that wonderful lavender scent.

From the wide selection of prints, there is bound to be one or two perfect for your table or inclusion in a gift basket of goodies. 

Find them at Tait's Harvest Shop, located on US 322, just east of State College (Penn State University)

http://www.taitfarmfoods.com/harvest.html





Fresh spring prints are the inspiration for new items for the season; the first items now available include aprons and special herbal infused trivets.





I couldn't resist adding these butterflies!



Aprons:

Spring has finally arrived in Central Pennsylvania and we are celebrating the arrival of green grass, early flowers, budding trees and bright skies.  Those influences translate into fresh prints for the special aprons we make for Tait's Harvest Shop.   If you are in the area, stop in and check them out!

These butcher-style aprons feature two neckties for flexible sizing, good coverage, 100% cotton fabric (pre-washed and pre-shrunk), pocket and pretty details such as contrasting fabrics and designs







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Inspiration from Life and Travels

Back home again, leaving behind spring for only the promise of spring ...  but a change of scenery and location always helps to inspire me.  Going from temperatures in the 40's to temps in the 80's really got me into gear for readying our boutique for the warmer temperatures.  New items will be added over the weeks to come, and quite a few projects are underway. 

Where do the ideas come from?  If you ask 10 different people you will get 10 different answers.  For me, I have to give the stock answer we were taught back in business school:  'it depends'.  Sometimes the yarn or fabric calls out to be made into something in particular, sometimes I see an outfit that I think would really look great with a particular accessory, or sometimes nature or scenery inspires me. 

While in South Carolina, sitting poolside (which is also ocean side) my imagination was caught by the wonderful colors of the shimmering pool. It was warm and I happily knit and listened to an audiobook (a guilty pleasure). The warm glow of spring and scenery gave birth to a soft and flowing accent scarf, knit from a fabulous yarn of silk and bamboo -- which will hold a lovely drape without unwanted bulk and warmth.  It is easy to imagine being here!



Westin Resort at Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Island



Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island






Silk-Bamboo South Carolina Scarf

 This scarf will be available very soon under 'Hand Knits' at http://www.knittenkaboodle.com/ .