Chasing Beads...Wrapped In Yarn

Moving On…

ChatonDesigns — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:30:41 +0000

…please come visit >^..^<

Knit Pretty

ChatonDesigns — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:59:32 +0000

I love using pretty things when I knit, it’s why I treated myself to a set of the Knit Picks Options Harmony interchangeable needles. It’s also why I make my own stitch markers and row counters. I’ve recently started listing them in my shops, those listed are the same as I use, snag free, easy to use and knitter tested ;)

Here are some recent additions…choose the size! There are three sizes of split rings to choose from and the option of having one marker made a little differently to help when knitting in the round…

Be Mine…

In Bloom…

…and row counter bracelets. I love these, they count up to 99 rows and look great too :)

Fine & Mellow…

Spring Fling…

Making Winter Warmer

ChatonDesigns — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:42:33 +0000

We’ve been going through a cold snap lately, and I’ve been sitting in front of the heater at night, knitting to my heart’s content :) I finished my ‘Back To School U-Neck Vest‘ on Sunday night. This is the second piece I’ve knit from the ‘Fitted Knits’ book, and I’m really pleased with the end result. The yarn, Paton’s Australia Jet, is gorgeous both to look at and knit with, while the pattern is easy to follow, and interesting to knit. I particularly love the edging aroung the neck and arms…

…I’ve also started on a new crochet blanket. This one is going to be made entirely from scraps…

The pattern is here

Some New Pieces

ChatonDesigns — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:47:26 +0000

We have had horrible weather over the past week, strong winds and heavy rain. Today has been our first truly fine day, not a spit of rain to be had! Any outdoor activities were out of the question, so any spare time I used to knit my cardigan, and also start on the ‘Back To School U-Neck Vest’ from the book ‘Fitted Knits‘. For the vest, I’m using Paton’s Jet, a beautiful varigated yarn with pinks, lilac, orange, red and browns. It’s knitting up very quickly too, which is nice…

…I’m about halfway…can hardly wait to wear it =D

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As mentioned, the weather has been atrocious. Horrible for any outdoor activities, but great for staying indoors and being creative. It also inspired me to create some ‘summer’ pieces…here are eight new pieces which have been listed in my Etsy shop over the last week or so…

A Perfect Day!

ChatonDesigns — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:38:36 +0000

Last night and this morning were both very cold…which I guess we have to get used to as we head into the last two weeks of Autumn. However, I think I could bear the cold if every day was like today…brilliant blue sky, not a cloud to be seen…

…I decided to ake the most of the day by sitting outside after lunch and knitting my Ms Greenjeans…

…it’s proving to be a quick knit, which is good, because I think I’m going to need it soon ;)

One Finished…Another Started.

ChatonDesigns — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:53:23 +0000

Yesterday was a chilly day, perfect for staying indoors with knitting :) so I finally finished my ‘Puff-Sleeved Feminine Cardigan‘, from the book ‘Fitted Knits‘. It has been a marathon knit, despite it being a small, short-sleeved cardigan, but I am happy with the end result. The only change I made to the original, was the patterned peplum. I substituted it with a pattern called ‘Polperro Musician’ from my Harmony Stitch Guides. I felt it worked in well with the design.

Will take a full pic when it is blocked, and the buttons added :)

I don’t like having too many projects going at the one time, so now that I’ve finished the above mentioned cardigan, I cast on last night for a cardigan which has been in my Ravelry queue for sometime…Mr. Greenjeans. I bought the yarn, Cascade 220 ,in a gorgeous green-yellow colourway called ‘Celery’ late last year. The yarn is so soft! I have been tempted to cast on so many times, but resisted, and I’m glad I did, now I can concentrate on getting this finished in time for the cold weather :)

Treasury

ChatonDesigns — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:03:18 +0000

Thank you to kazzalblue, for featuring my Strawberry Patch stitch markers in her wonderful treasury, which also featured other members of the DUST team…

Be sure to check out the other dusters shops…

Michvanetta ¤ Lyptis ¤ Please Eloise

0049 Design ¤ Shazzabeth Creations

Rainbow Revolution ¤ Realisation Creations

Begurple Designs ¤ Princess Allure ¤ Eclectic Moi

Finished At Last!

ChatonDesigns — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:47:58 +0000

Last night I finished my afghan using the ‘Sunburst Granny Square‘ I came across this pattern last year, and loved the way the round center becomes a square. It’s made from acrylics, as our crocheted blankets are used a lot in the colder months, so I find it’s better to use acrylic so it can be washed without too much worry :) I’m really pleased with the scrappy look, and after finishing it last night, I snuggled under it to watch ‘War Of The Worlds’ on Fox, and was as warm as toast.

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I reached a milestone on Etsy this morning. The ‘Creme Brulee‘ stitch markers I listed yesterday sold, making them my 100th sale!

Sunshine On A Rainy Day

ChatonDesigns — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:59:59 +0000

We have now had four days of rain…now I normally welcome rain, but this is a tad OTT! Our lawn is so wet that today the postie parked on the roadside and walked to our mailbox. He’s nearly come to grief before in times of heavy rain, and I guess today he just didn’t feel like the challenge ;)

So, as the weather isn’t co-operating, I searched Etsy for some sunshine!

Like what you see? Check out the seller’s other items…

Crochet Maggie ¤ Alisa Paints ¤ rivulette

Quirky Dame Designs ¤ Adorn Me Jewelry

Mia Sophia ¤ Buttonhead ¤ Jadewicks

Sassy Glass Studio ¤ JuJu ¤ Oktak ¤ Holly Rocks

All Things Strawberry.

ChatonDesigns — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:18:34 +0000

Thank you to Blue Heron Quilts for including my Strawberry Patch stitch markers in her delicious treasury…

Be sure to visit the other shops featured…

7 Polka Dots ¤ Slumptown Glass ¤ Sweet And Light ¤ Mini Toes

Love Laurie ¤ Welcome To Wimzee ¤ Cory Bethy

The Fancy Footworks Pottery Studio

Days Of Jewels And Roses ¤ Art In The Family ¤ The Fakery Bakery 2