Aprons Completed!

We've been following this pair of aprons through their process, and they are now complete!  I started with a general plan for each apron and then as I worked on them, letting the creative process follow its own course. At the outset, the general shapes and fabrics were selected for each apron.  I had a perfect, deep blue cotton yarn that worked so well with the blue prints, I had to make a border for that apron.  The pocket details were worked to play off the strength of the patterns, turning directons and adding contrast prints.  For the red tones aprons, I really had fun adding buttons and hand made bias trim.  More photos and details are available at our eBoutique  http://www.knittenkaboodle.com/

The aprons are fully washable.  Yarn and other decorations are colorfast and washable without needing to remove them.

Enjoy!!

Making Aprons! Part 2

These aprons are coming along very nicely.  The pink tone apron is shaping up well, using bias binding of the accent trim and contrast prints of stripes and checks.  It will have a lively shape and a slightly flirty, definitely cheerful look. 

A mother/daughter combo? There is a junior apron of matching fabric on the website in the 'Handsewn & Other' tab of  http://www.knittenkaboodle.com/:

The blue tones alternate prints with coordinating pockets. I've created a knit trim that will add a lacey border to the bottom and will show well on either side. The merger of the knitting and sewing has met a warm reception from customers.)  The knitting washes beautifully with apron and does not bleed color. What a great way to add whimsy and interest, and create a unique apron worthy of gift giving.

Lace border ready to apply to apron!

Making Aprons!

It is time to make some new aprons.  There are so many wonderful new fabrics out there and I have some new apron ideas to try out.  Mixing and matching prints is fun for to create and yields cheery and interesting aprons.  I am also experimenting with treated fabrics for a water-resistant apron, good for the garden as well as the kitchen.  Stay tuned for progress on these projects. Of course I'd love to hear ideas and thoughts on apron styles. 

Stand Apart Accent Accessories

Now that we are into the spring season and warm weather is ahead, our interest in knitted items shifts light weight wraps and pretty accent scarves, just to name a few ideas.  Knitters love creating for this time of year because we can use very special yarn, such as silk and other special concoctions.  Most of these yarns are hand dyed in small lots and far too costly to turn into large projects such as sweaters and dresses.  But, that makes them perfect for the accent scarf that turns a tee and khakis into a polished look all your own.  We are featuring two very special pieces, knit in great summer hues of silks and beaded silks from the wonderful Tilli Tomas http://www.tillitomas.com/.  These scarves are clean, polished and deceptively simple.  Find them and more  information on our main website http://www.knittenkaboodle.com/ .

Subtle Stripes

I've been having wonderful fun working with yarns designed to stripe as they are knit, but with a twist -- combining different yarns in texture and colorway. As the piece develops, the colors unfold in marvelous patterns, yielding rich and warm variations -- but evolving gently. These particular scarves use a rich sock yarn of silk and merino wool and a contrasting yarn of silk, cotton, merino and a little sparkle of poly here and there. The yarns are soft and washable, and continue to soften over wearing. No two are the same!! I feel as if I'm painting with yarn as I create these wonderful pieces. Many thanks to the wonderful Yan Qian for the inspiration and design concept. For detailed choices and examples, see more under 'Hand Knits' at KnittenKaboodle.com.

It is finally Spring here in the Mid-Atlantic! There have been some changes going 0n here at KnittenKaboodle, including a relocation to Central Pennsylvania. So pardon our hiatus from blogging, but we are back and gearing up for the warm weather ahead! Happy Spring from all of us at KnittenKaboodle!

Finished the Mohair Wrap!

I wrote earlier about my current obsession with the silk mohair, and since then I've completed my Wooly Bear Wrap and several scarves as gifts. The result is a one of life's little luxuries. Bad day? Crummy weather? Long winter nights? Just a little whimsy and fluff can add something nice in a small way.

Thanks to Em for showing off the wrap. For pattern information, write to info@knittenkaboodle.com