Pales and Charcoal.

It's time for some new knits.  NotoriousKnits items for April are likely to be pale colors paired with charcoal.  There is something about spring in Minnesota that I love.  It is kind of a tease.  It can be pretty grungy with all the snow, road salt, and dirt, but at least there will be a few spring blooms.

Of course, there are still a few days where you need a little something warm to cover up.  I've been working on pale and charcoal shawls.  Happy knitting.

Death.

Recently my friend and I heard one of our local yarn shops will be closing its doors.

What a bittersweet thing.

I don't actually know the specifics of why this shop is closing.  Perhaps the owner needs a break, or maybe changing consumer habits required an impossible adaption.

As I said my good-byes, I felt embarrassingly thrilled with great deals on adoptable skeins.

I believe the only thing that remains for me to do is create something beautiful.

Don't forget to support the neighborhood shops.  It's important.

i like you.

It is getting to be that time of year again.  The air is getting cooler and leaves are beginning to crisp. For me it means a mad scramble to meet my self proclaimed knitting deadlines.  I am knitting everywhere!

I've been working on fingerless mitt pairs.  I hope to average one pair a day in September.  It is nice to use up bits of yarn and pick out buttons that suit each pair.

I hope to sell them at "i like you" in Minneapolis.  This place is adorable and features Minnesota artists.  Cross your fingers for me.

Triangles.

If any of you are as addicted to Pinterest as I am, you know what a lovely collection of inspirational images you can end up with.  One thing that has been common for me to pin is knitwear that includes triangles.  I thought I would give triangles a go in designing new items.

Here is my prototype:

I am a big fan of the contrast between the charcoal organic cotton and pastel alpaca. Next up...bigger triangles!