Great Expectations For Spring

Spring is finally here and so far for me that has meant many things...watching my daughters plant flowers and veggies in the backyard, the grueling task of switching out everyone's winter clothing to spring/summer clothing...and well...designing new goodies for spring and summer! While skipping around Facebook a few days ago I came across the mentioning of a new floral knitting book by Nora Bellows entitled Noni Flowers which is rivaled to be an exquisite collection of 40 knit and felt flower patterns that incredibly life-like. I went to Noniflowers.com to preview the book and I have to tell you...I was in awe!! I learned that the book was due to be released this month but had also learned that there were some individuals who were able to snag a copy earlier. I searched around and am glad to say that I was fortunate to be able to order the book!

If you pre-order the book directly from Nora, you will receive a signed copy of the book PLUS a bonus hibiscus knit pattern.

The difficult part now is the wait...ugh. I do however have a few projects to keep me busy in the meantime. When the book arrives I can't wait to share with you all what I think about it and what I've created with Nora's designs! Till next time, "Yarnie" :)

Time For FLOWERS! (Part 2)

Hello my dear friends! It's 11:59 p.m. and I can't sleep so I thought I'd finish my blog on what types of flowers that I've come up with in my quest to find beautiful knit and crochet flowers! I ended up a few really nice patterns that I had purchased in the past as well as some new designs of my own. First up: The Bella's Garden Floral Art Scarf which was inspired by my wonderful fellow Etsian and dear friend Bella of BellaCosaArt.Etsy.Com She requested that I make a scarf for her full of interesting flowers that could be detachable if she so desired to wear them alone. I went to work and created this very special art scarf that bears her name: Bella's Enchanted Garden! The scarf is very versatile and can be made with a wide array of flower choices, enabling the customer personalize the scarf to suit their tastes.


Next up it the most recent version of the Bella's Garden Scarf: Bella's Little Garden in which only one brooch is used...very simple in design and easy to wear!

Lastly and in addition to some of my own designs that I have used in the Bella scarf series, I have developed my own pattern for a daisy knit flower YAY!! I really like it and it is quite simple in design but the finished look is very nice! Here it is on one of my latest creations , which is a knit neckband/headband called The Daisy! I've got so many more ideas bursting inside me...keep watching because I'm as much on pins and needles to see what I make next as much as you are! :-D

Time For FLOWERS! (Part 1)

Spring is my FAVORITE time of year! All the new bright green buds, the baby bunnies taking a first peek from their burrow to all the new things that I want to create...it can be quite overwhelming, but in a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sort of way! My mission this year so far has been for me to learn to KNIT flowers and I've found a few books to get me going that I would like to share:

The first book, 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More by Lesley Stanfield has got me literally jumping out of my chair! It's packed with wonderful patterns of different flowers that are not so ordinary and will definitely make your projects extraordinary!

Next up is Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs For Dozens Of Flowers by Suzann Thompson


This book will definitely be a staple in your crochet library if you're just starting out exploring different crocheting techniques as the instructions are very easy to follow and offers simple designs with room for personalization.

And last but certainly not least is Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers..aaahh a wonderful book packed with everything you need to create beautiful bouquets, dainty and even felted flowers!


There are also patterns inside the book that show you what you can do with your lovely creations such as an adorable ear flap hat or a gorgeous fiesta flowered handbag!


Later this week look out for part 2 where I will show you what I've come up with in my quest to knit gorgeous flowers!

Till next time,
~Yarn~