This blog is mine!

I think I've forgotten that this blog is mine! I started it for the business and to keep track of the progress I'm making as a knitter and the journey of becoming an business owner, but I'm getting caught up in the "rules" and forgetting what I'm really selling-- myself! So no more! So this blog is officially now un-official. Expect nothing but random passion and wool (cause really... who wants to knit with plastic?!) And a lot less "blah... here's my knits...blah" and a lot more AMANDA!

Oh, and here's my latest knits.... BLAH!

I've devloped SKILLS!

So this is my first pair of cabled longies! I know it's NOT a very humble thing to say, but I'm soooo proud of myself! Really, I have the customer who requested these to thank because if she hadn't asked for them, I never would have had the guts to try them out!

BE-U-T-FUL!

I've been so blessed lately. I've had such beautiful colorways to work with!

This yarn is probably the most beautiful colorway ever! It's called "Hummingbird" and it's dyed by Nurturing threads.
These were my first experience with Celestri. I'd never seen or felt this wool before and I was shocked at how different it feels than say BFL or Merino! I love the finished product thought!
Finally, my very first pair of newborn sized longies. Unfortunately, my wool experience with Jake wasn't that great, but then again, I didn't have any of these adorable small longies! It *almost* makes me want to have another little one.


I feel really proud of these pairs. They are probably the best technical knitting I've done thus far, and I'm feeling super comfortable with my pattern. I still think I'll continue testing until Feb, just to make sure I get everything perfect for the March Grand Launch.

Stripes, Stripes, Stripes

So, I guess it's just the holiday season, but I've been knitting nothing but stripes! This was my last pair-- and definately the last pair of red and white ones I'll be doing for quite a while. My knitting is more of an art expression for me and knitting the same pair over and over is frustrating my creative mojo! BUT, I've become innovative with these pairs-- focusing more on the techincal side of my knits. Honestly, that's where I hope to improve the most during testing. Speaking of testing, I believe my first testing round is becoming a success! I've filled all but one small slot-- and I've had extra requests for work. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish all the business knits in time to finish my personal Christmas knitting!

OH! And be on the look out for the next pair I post. The yarn I recieved is so beautiful, I can't wait to show it off!

First Set Finished!

I'm so in love with this set. It's the first tester I've finished, and it really put me in the holiday spirit. I was just bummed that it's such a rainy day! I really wanted to play with these outside and get some great shots, but this will have to do!

How to measure for longies.

So, I didn't realize this, but there are a lot of mamas out there that don't know how to measure their little one for longies. It's something easy that any mama with a tape measure can do to insure a great fit for thier little one.

First, you do the waist measurement:

Starting at the belly button, go around the smallest part of the trunk.

Next comes the hips. When picking a size, it is best to fit to the hip measurement.

While wearing the largest diaper owned, measure around the widest part of the hips.

Finally, measure for the rise.

Starting at the belly button, measure down, between the legs and back up to the point on the back that is parallel with the bellybutton. It helps to imagine a line running straight into the belly button and coming out the other side.



And Whola! You've measured your baby for longies!

Testing OPEN!

I'm so excited to open up the first round of testing for my hand-knitted longies, shorties, and capris on Diaper Swappers. For the first round, I'll be doing sizes newborn-medium.

To be honest, testing scares the be-jesus out of me. It's not that I'm worried that I don't have a great product, because everyone who has ever seen them says they are adorable. I'm more scared of being compared to the other fantastic knitters out there and trying to stand among them. But the best way to beat fear is to step out and try, and that's what testing is to me. Putting myself out there and seeing the reaction, good or bad.