Callum in the Fall Coloured Leaves

Today I received a picture of Callum enjoying the fall coloured leaves, wearing Bernardo cardigan and hat.

He is soooooooo cute, Luv him:

Words Cannot match the pictures, he is handsome

In this case the pictures really are worth a 1,000,000 words.

OH BOY!! Has it been a long time since my last post!!!!!

But, I have still been knitting and designing.  Callum has been my inspiration.  Also, my computer has been acting up and I considered going shopping for a new one.  My last attempt to solve the problem was a total clean-up with a can of Compressed Gas Duster, ----- Yeah! It is working great again.  Well, at least for now.

Today, I met with Callum and his mom.  We had a great visit and we both took Pictures, over and over again.  When I came home, I had a total of 99 pictures to download.  My next finished pattern is called "Billy & Bobby, in honour of my sons.  Callum was the model, and I am the knitter and designer.

It will be posted on Patternfish by tomorrow morning.  Next I have a toddler version of Hoodie Bear in size 2-12 yrs.  All I need is to get another model and then it will go as well.  I am trying to get children to model them instead of just taking pictures of cardigans on a hanger.  Hope to find one soon.

And I have another cardigan and hat pattern 3/4 done.  It will be called "Bernardo" in honour of my brother and Callum's Grampa.  MommaBearKeeps on Knitting and Designing.

Yes, I know, I still have the adult Compass on the go too, Yes I will finish it.

Guess What? Mommabear is still designing

I am working on the baby cardigan/hat/socks that I displayed a few days ago.  Some progress has been made.  I am working on my fourth sample, and two sizes so far.  I have decided that the pattern will only be one version with the diamond lace border.  I have also named her, yes this one will be designed  for a baby girl.  But don't worry, there will be a boy version to follow shortly, perhaps it will have a reverse stocking stitch pattern instead of the lace.  Originally I was going to include both options in the same pattern but with the name I have chosen, it will definitely be a girls design.

"Miss Emilee"

I usually make several samples, working out the final version, when designing and then I knit several of the sizes when the design is finished for the photo opp.  Mommabear keeps on knitting. 
 -Mommabearknits

Progress:

Last night at our guild meeting I was proud to be part of the Teens & Tweens, Cabin Fever Sweaters & Accessories book.  I also passed around my pattern in progress, just for feedback from the others in the group.  It was a great night, and now I am truly on the home stretch, not sure which direction of the compass the final path it is but I am looking forward to completing the journey.

Sections 1 -2 completed.

Sections 1 -  3

Sections 1 -  4

Sections 1 - 5

Sections 1 - 6

Sections 1 - 7

Section 8 (Final Section) is on the needles and working its way to the bottom.
 I guess that is travelling South.

MommaBear will now go back to her sticks and strings.  

Compass Progress!

Section # 7 Done:

My Baby Compass is actually starting to look like a cardigan.

One more section to go. 

No need to ramble on - a picture is worth 1,000 words.

MommaBearKnits

'Baby ?' Progress

The picture Speaks for itself. Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 complete and working on step 5.

I am ready to go out there!

I have posted my patterns on the left for information and as my bragging post. I will be updating the pictures later today, then off they go. When the final picture has been chosen I will post the patterns again. They are not for sale on this site, hopefully they will be displayed on Patternfish.com very soon and will sell.

MommaBearKnits for her Baby Bears.

Hoodie Got Into the Picture Too

Butterscotch is such a ham!!!! He insisted that he model Hoodie Bear #002 as well, even though I am still working on samples and the pattern.

Then of course, Ruster the Cruster had to give his approval as well. Rusty loves my Teddy Bears, however, sometimes he runs with them and somehow takes off their sweaters.


MommaBearKnits on into the night and walks the Ruster Cruster during the day.

Huggy Bear Passed His In-House Inspection!

Well MommaBear called a meeting this morning for the final in-house inspection and/or approval of "Huggy Bear" #001. Butterscotch modeled the cardigan and hat and also offered his opinion. Believe me, he can be very critical. Chocolate, of course, conducts the final inspection. Snowflake decided to sit in on the meeting, for experience only........ The discussion was very detailed and final approval was given by Chocolate.

Then the original Huggy Bear, and her baby, offered some more input. It was all good though.

Snowflake wanted to be in the picture too. So she posed with Butterscotch.

And, of course, Butterscotch had the final word.

I am still waiting for Mary's comments and corrections; keeping my fingers crossed. I will keep my blog updated. Drop in again soon. MommaBear loves her blog being visited almost as much as she enjoys designing and of course, KNITTING.

MommaBearKnits on into the night and in the morning too.............

Freedom 65 is the best thing!!!!