Progress Report

There will be a panel down the front and down the back

I have worked out the numbers (neckband at least)  for the next Pullover.  It will be in DK Weight Yarn.  This sample is worked in Cabin Fever Cotton Tweed DK.  The colour is Denim, after all I am a Denim Kook.   

Starting Another Pattern

It will be worked in Panels down the front and down the back, then the rest of the body and the sleeves will be worked sideways.  Hopefully it will work like my other pattern, Baby J.  Please  keep in touch, I am making a big effort to get them done more quickly.   First of all, it will be a Pullover not a cardigan and it will be in multiple sizes, likely from 1-10 years.   I really have become addicted to working the Neckband with a Provisional Cast On.  

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Got Another Pattern on Patternfish

This one is Sammi:

It is a Multidirectional, No Sew Pattern.  MommaBearKnits and Designs for Babies and More.

I posted the Magic Number Baby Booties Pattern to Patternfish

Yes I did it finally:

Magic Number Baby Booties in three Weights of Yarn, Worsted, DK & Fingering

Magic Number Baby Booties!!!!

I have worked several pair of Baby Booties using the magic numbers.  Now I have decided to Publish a Pattern and put it up on Patternfish.  I find the booties addictive and they are a great way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn.

They can be worked in three weights of yarn: Worsted, DK, and Fingering.  The size varies slightly depending on the brand of yarn but they all will fit Babies up to 6 Months. 

MommaBearKnits on into the Night, every Night.

I am Slow but still Designing!!!!!

I have finally finished the written pattern and three samples.  This one is in 100% wool, and I have since changed the body pattern to accommodate all the sizes.  The last time I posted a picture of this one, it turned out looking really grey, I guess it was a dull day.

Size 2, the pattern is size 2 - 12 (6 sizes)

Now I have finished a size 2 and a size 4 for samples.

Next, I have to double double double check the pattern for errors, then ask another knitter to check for errors, take pictures, work out a scematic and then publish the pattern.

I realize that the neckline looks tight, but it is not, it is worked with a provisional cast on and then both ends are knit together, that makes for a very very stretchy neckband when the child is being dressed and it fits well when being worn.

MommaBearKnits on into the night, she even knits dishcloths when she wants a break from pattern writing.

PULLOVER IS COMPLETED

Yes the pullover is complete, at least the first sample.  Now I have to check the numbers.  I will likely do one more sample for the pattern pictures as this one is in 100% wool, not a good choice for toddlers that may be allergic to wool and for  mom's care in washing.

Size 2 Years

Now I just have to finish writing the Pattern and get Callum to be my model.

Back On Track!!!

It is New Year's Eve but I am getting back on track before New Year's Day.

I picked up the Pullover that is on the needles and am knitting it.

Hope 2013 is a good year.

When I finish the pullover, I will get on with my next project, 

hopefully it will be a Little Baby Girl's Dress, but I never know for sure.

MommaBearKnits all the time, every day, every hour, early morning and late at night, because I love it!!!!!

Merry Christmas

To All

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To All

A Good Knit

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Have a Happy New Year

Busy Time - Just Knitting Socks most of the Time

Yes, I am still working on the Blue Child's Pullover, but this busy time of year kind of makes me just Knit Socks, as they don't need much concentration.   I have been knitting socks for almost 60 years in all sizes and all weights of yarn from fine fingering to worsted weight work socks.  I will get back on the Pullover Pattern in the New Year.  I usually don't work the self patterning yarn socks identical, but because the colours were so obvious, I did this time.  Hope callum likes them. 

Worked in Patons Kroy - Callum will love them, I hope.

MommaBearKnits on into the future, hopefully for a lot more years.

Changed the Yarn

I have decided to change the colour of the yarn to a solid shade instead of the Beige Tweed look.  I love the beige yarn and will finish the pullover but will not include in in the Pattern pictures.  The pattern will show up better in the solid colour and besides I am a Denim Kook.

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Progess

I have been a little slow working this pattern.  I am seriously considering working in it a solid colour so the pictures will work better and the body pattern will stand out better.  That means I have to start again.  Oh Well, that is what I do, I knit every day, all day, and on into the night.  I am still working on socks as well, I cannot help knitting socks. I guess I am addicted. 

This one will definitly be completed as I do love the colours
but will not likely will be used for the pattern pictures.
I guess Callum will luck out again.

Winter is Here! Yuck!

Today is Nov 26, one month from today, Christmas will be over!

MommaBear is still knitting, will post progress later today!

Making Progress

I am now working on the Left Shoulder Panel.  Neckband, Centre Back Panel, and Right Shoulder Panel are completed and  I have written the pattern to the end of the Centre Back Panel and will complete the writing of the Shoulder Panels next.  I have worked out all the numbers for the Yoke and Body sections, next I will figure out the Sleeve Stitches and the decreases down the arms.  This pullover will be in six sizes, 2 - 12 years.   I intend to get this done fairly quickly so I can move on to the next one. 

Any ideas what I should do next???? Please comment. 


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Making Progress

I am making progress, although it is slow:

The Neckband is completed and I have started the Back Neck Panel

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Artisan Tour Over - Now I am Back on Track

Yes it is fun to take part in an Artisan Tour but it is even nicer to get back to designing for Babies and More.

On my plate is a Multidirectional Pullover for size 2 to 12.  There will be a comfortable neckline and then the pullover will be worked in many directions.  There will be no SEWING!

Today I am working on the numbers in my spreadsheet and just got the Neckband on the needle:

By Tomorrow the Neckband will be complete and the numbers calulated, I Hope!

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Let the Countdown begin!!!!!

The 19th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTISAN TOUR 2012 begins Friday Nov. 9th, 9:00a.m.-7:00 pm and Saturday Nov 10th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I am ready to go, just have to load my trunk up tomorrow night, and set up for the show;  and then spend two days at the Old Town Hall Oro Fair-Grounds.  I am soooooooo looking forward to it!!!!!

I am ready to go!

MommaBearKnits a lot and she designs too.

Time is Running Out!

The Artisan Tour is just 17 days away:

Way to much to photograph individually - There are many more to display in the next 17 Days
More to come.  Keep in touch.   MommaBearKnits every day, all day and on into the night. 

Callum came to Visit!

Callum and his Mom and Dad dropped by so now I can display pictures of Callum in his skunk hat.  His dad is a moose hunter so he wears his Moose Cardigan that I knit for him.

Callum in the Skunk Hat

Skunky found his Buddy.

Other hats too:

Another of his hats,. 

Moving on towards the Tour:

Hoodie , Cardigan & Hat

Not a great angle photo but the colours are good.  The Hoodie is for a toddler and the Cardigan & Hat are size 12 - 18 Months.