The Woodland Grace Moebius Scarf is finished 
Once the initial cast-on hiccup was overcome, it was smooth sailing – the pattern is a combination of knits, purls, yo’s and some k2tog and p2tog, that’s it!
February 27, 2010
Ravelympics Medals have been awarded
February 24, 2010
Moebius Knitting Adventure
Moebius knitting is a wondrously fascinating endeavour – you knit around and around but complete a beautiful loop scarf with a half twist in the construction. This half-twist provides the opportunity for some rather elegant fashion opportunities — how many ways can you wear this scarf / shawl/ cowl/ double-wrap neck warmer…!
My adventure started with Cat Bodhi’s “A Treasury of Magical Knitting” and then I found her YouTube video of this magical cast-on. One 48″ [122cm] circular needle later and I was on my way!
As I was creating the Woodland Grace Moebius Scarf (to be published at the beginning of March 2010), I chronicled my cast-on steps and there under the Techniques, Tips and Tutorials tab of this blog.
February 19, 2010
Haiti Fundraising Update
I really appreciate all of your support in this fundraising for the Canadian Red Cross. You can see what a difference you made in January in this Feb 1, 2010 post.
So far for February 2010, 44 patterns have been sold raising $40.81. Thank you!
February 19, 2010
Tropical Trapezoid Scarf pattern released
Something to brighten these dreary winter days!
A rope cable runs down the center of the scarf and is flanked by Hurdle stitch trapezoids.
Directions are both written and charted — best of both worlds!
Here’s the pattern page if you’d like to check it out
February 18, 2010
Pharaoh’s Crown Tam pattern released
The newest for the South Mountain ~ Naturally line: The Pharaoh’s Crown tam.
Modeled by the ever faithful, never-complaining Kes 
and then also a bird’s eye view.
It’s knit in 6 repeating panels, in the round; one size to fit 18 – 24″ [46 - 61 cm] head with the aid of a little thread elastic in the ribbing. This little slouchy tam is knit using Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort — a fine wool/organic cotton blend.
February 18, 2010
Ravelympics / Knitting Olympics Day 6
The first sleeve is finished. I had intended to do a rolled cuff – I love the look of them on little kid’s clothing – but opted for a 1 x 1 rib to better fit in with the other stitch patterns e.g. the single knit stitch on both sides of the central Rope cable and the garter stitch hem (which is just cut off at the bottom of the pic).
The ends of the central rope panel are on stitch holders and will be picked up when the neck band is knit.
I’m about half-way to the sleeve shaping on the second half, so in very good shape to finish by the closing ceremonies.
February 15, 2010
Ravelympics/ Kniting Olympics Day 4
Progress is evident! I have been knitting (and trying to be good about the pattern writing), just not posting as faithfully as I thought I would. I need a little camera attached to my glasses so the I can just click with the blink of an eye to capture all the moments!
I used a 3-needle bind-off yo join the Back and Front at the underarm, keeping this a “no seaming” project. I’m almost finished the first sleeve — about another inch to go. I’m almost through the first ball of yarn and had one of those heart-stopping moments — I won’t have enough!!!!! But then realized that the Rope cable panels were knit from that first ball of yarn and won’t be repeated — I should have lots! Happy dance
Things are progressing so nicely I may have to revise my challenge to include the completion of the pattern writing.
February 11, 2010
Yarn Harlot’s Knitting Olympics and Ravelympics
Well, this year I have decided to join the Yarn Harlot’s Knitting Olympics and the Ravelympics ! I’m designing a new child’s sweater (for my Cranberry Ocean line ) which will be a sideways knit — that’s my challenge! Come join the fun!
Edit Feb 12/10: 
I swatched for the sweater last night.
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool in Water Chestnut
Needles: 3.75mm
This is the swatch for the central cable that will run down the Front and the Back of the sweater — a simple 2/2 Rope cable; the sides and sleeves will be knit sideways from those centre panels. It’s all about trying to be seamless!
Cast-on is tonight!!
February 8, 2010
Extended Fundraiser for Canadian Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti
As mentioned in my previous post, 20% of February’s sales will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Relief effort. Thank you all so much for supporting their good works.
You sent January sales records over the top! Here’s where we’re at so far:
Feb 1 – 8: 10 patterns sold
Feb 9 – 12: 5 patterns sold
Feb 13: 7 patterns sold
Feb 14 – 16: 4 patterns sold
Total raised in February stands at $25.15
