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Remembering...

2010-09-11T07:49:00.002-04:00

Nine years ago today 2,996 were lost in the attacks against the US. We shall never forgetWe shall keep this day,We shall keep the events and the tearsIn our minds, our memory and our heartsand take them with us as we carry on.

Happy Back to School!

2010-09-11T07:27:00.002-04:00

The summer has come to a close as we're getting used to the new school routine. I can't believe it! Our 5 year old Jackson has started kindergarten. When did he get so big?! He's doing great so far with the changes. His teacher is wonderful - just the right twist of sweet and firm. She'll get these kids ready for first grade for sure!We don't have a bus for kindergarten in our district, so I am

Happy Birthday to Universal Mama!

2010-07-04T11:05:00.006-04:00

And Happy 4th of July while I'm at it! OK, no excuses from me or blabbering about why I'm not keeping up with posts. Trust I'm busy at work when you don't see posts. ;) I do feel bad though. I'd love to keep up with my blog more. Life is just so busy!So tomorrow at Hyena Cart we're celebrating Universal Mama's 6th birthday! We have some fun guests joining us including Alfabette Zoope, Healing

Happy Memorial Day!

2010-05-31T07:07:00.004-04:00

Hey guys! Sorry I skipped off again there. I can't not acknowledge my ignoring the blog. Just know when you're not seeing posting, behind the scenes LOTS is going on. :) So, we moved! I think we could officially be dubbed gypsies. We found an adorable little place in town ~ the library, pool and playground are across the street. We can walk to the bakery and a little cafe'. It's super cute here!

Rainy day woes

2010-03-15T08:59:00.003-04:00

I should title it rainy weekend actually! We've had something like 4 inches of rain since Friday! Goodness. We lost power on Saturday early evening and much to our dismay it didn't return until Sunday later evening. That was not so fun! Fortunately we have family close by and went over to Mimi and Poppy's for the day on Sunday. Jackson seems to be coming down with cold (as am I with a sore throat

Progress!

2010-03-06T23:06:00.002-05:00

I feel quite productive! Starting with Friday, I finished a set that stocked with at Bug Snugger for Diane's Knitting Party. Fun! A short sleeved Kimono is still available at the Bug Snugger shop - as well as some lovely offerings including hand-dyed yarn by Diane herself, a lovely shawl among other things! Take a look! Off in the mail today I sent a package to Brandy from Sweet Marmalade. We had

Bad Habits

2010-03-01T07:01:00.002-05:00

I have gotten in to a bad habit of not blogging, haven't I? I'm sorry!! Time management is always a challenge for a WAHM I think. At least speaking for myself it is. I just cannot find enough hours in the day to do all I'd like to. To say the least I've been very busy. I had a very unique opportunity to test knit a design by Carina of Sweet Mama Small Sugar. If you know who she is you know she's

Why hello there, how long have you been sitting here waiting?

2010-01-07T07:14:00.002-05:00

This poor blog has been all but forgotten! Remember when I posted we were sick early in November? Well it turned into all of November. The poor kidlets came down with pneumonia after the flu. Then December of course was much too busy to sit down and blog. And well, now it's a new year, we have more sickness, but I just can't let a whole week pass before updating this poor lonely blog! So what

sick update

2009-11-05T12:27:00.003-05:00

Well we've all been infected with the flu here. Symptoms started last Friday and I've tried to tough 'em out. I think I'm through the worst of it. I definitely feel the best today than I have in a week. Jackson though, my 4 y/o, just was diagnosed with pneumonia. So if things are crawling around here you know why. I'll keep you posted and appreciate your positive thoughts.

Pay it Forward

2009-11-03T06:51:00.002-05:00

I may be a day late in posting, but it's not too late to let you know that on Universal Mama we are paying it forward. Through the week you will have your chance to enter in a lottery to win a $100 shopping spree! $50 goes to you and you can choose whoever you'd like to send the other $50. You can enter until Friday.Also, my dear friend Lindsey and I have teamed up to offer a totally FREE wool

Dwell Wool Knits... and Silly Stripes?!

2009-11-01T10:53:00.005-05:00

Yes! That is my surprise! (Which I meant to post yesterday but we're all sick as dogs so I have an excuse.) Monica of Little Bear Knitwear asked me if I would be interested in becoming licensed to knit Silly Stripes™ for her store Silly Stripes Shoppe on Hyena Cart. Let me think....um, YES! I'm excited to branch out in this direction. I won't be abandoning Dwell Wool Knits in any way. You will

A lot of catching up...

2009-10-30T19:02:00.004-04:00

Where do I begin? Where have I been? Well, I could do a photo explanation of where i've been... I've been knitting Hudson Hats... I've been dyeing yarn...I've been knitting customs...And.... I have more to tell but it's just going to have to wait! ;)

Stocking Monday!

2009-10-04T09:13:00.005-04:00

At Universal Mama the gals will be celebrating a Fall Festival. Tia from Julibeans, Lindsey from Cake and myself teamed up to present you with a special collaboration. :) Tia sent me the sweetest colorway, her own "Apple Fest" on Blue Faced Leicester wool. Perfection! I knit it up into some longies and Lindsey designed the sweetest top for it. How sweet is this?!You'll find this little girly set

Some things don't need words

2009-09-20T21:17:00.003-04:00

Well, maybe just a few...Sweet Mama, Small SugarMosaic MoonHand knit by yours truly. <3You will find this set at a special stocking with guest, Sweet Mama Small Sugar, at Universal Mama on Monday (9/21) at 10 p.m. Go and make sure you check out the other wonderful offerings from Carina!

A premiere!

2009-08-26T16:12:00.012-04:00

A favorite yarn-dyeing, pattern-writing, wool-knitting extraordinaire is having a premier tonight. You've known Lindsay as Ky Baby Knits, but now they've grown up and have become Family Roots Fiber! Keep an eye out! The new face of Ky Baby will be premiering tonight. I heard a rumor there's going to be some goodies! Lindsay is the creator of the Hudson Hat™ which I am a licensed knitter of, and

A collaboration you don't want to miss

2009-08-23T19:18:00.003-04:00

I've admired Nissi's work for some time and was super excited when she agreed to join Universal Mama as a special guest and join me for a collaboration. Working with other WAHM's is one of my favorite things about this job. Seeing their creatively joined with my knits takes the cake. So don't miss Universal Mama on Monday to see what Sapo Verde will have to offer! Together, Nissi and I bring you

So did you see?

2009-08-15T13:16:00.003-04:00

Did you see anything new at DWK? It has been there for a few weeks, I just have not had time to acknowledge and thank the great mama who helped me get my own little spot on the webz. A big thank you to Tia from Julibeans! Besides being an talented artisan, she also is a fancy pants graphic and web designer! I had all the necessities there, but Tia helped me with some simplification I'd been

Stocking Friday!

2009-08-13T09:02:00.003-04:00

Don't miss my Hudson Hat™ stocking on Friday at 2pm at my store! Dwell Wool KnitsI have one instock girly infant-sized Hudson Hat™ and there will be 6 custom slots to choose from. Don't forget about Christmas gifts or even for yourself!

Some finished customs!

2009-07-29T12:00:00.005-04:00

Who's in the mood to some some woolies I recently finished up?I just finished up these sweet little Elliebelly Scrappy longies. They're waiting in the mailbox to head to their home as I type!These happy shorties were a treat to knit up. It's Wooly Wonder by Nada's "Finnegan" colorway. I favorite of mine!Also here is a sweet little soaker in Western Sky Knits "Iris" colorway. I lurve these colors!

Lots to talk about!

2009-07-26T08:54:00.003-04:00

I have good reasons for my lack of blogging, pinky swear! ;) First and most exciting, I'd like to announce a new addition to the World Wide Web. Dwell Wool Knits homepage! Everything you need it at your fingertips from this page. On the home page notice the link for Facebook? Become a fan and you will be kept up to date on any stockings or current events. Want to check your custom progress? See

Friday Funny

2009-07-24T20:35:00.000-04:00

To make up for my lack of bloggy presence, please enjoy this video. :) It's wooly!Seriously though, isn't it amazing!

Ever feel like this?

2009-07-07T17:20:00.003-04:00

I am feeling like I'm trying to run up the downward moving escalator. Maybe it's the holiday? The summer schedule? Or maybe it's because I've had a couple projects that don't want to cooperate! *trantrum* I knit, knit, knit... only to find I need to pull it all back out. *pout* So mamas - I know you are waiting for your customs. Please take heart. I want them to be perfect for you and do really

A grand opening

2009-07-02T20:53:00.003-04:00

The Queen of Silly Stripes™ is having a grand opening on Hyena Cart on Friday! Monica of Little Bear Knitwear is a dear friend so naturally I was ecstatic when she asked me to be her guest at her store opening on Hyena Cart. You will find some beautiful knits by Monica available tomorrow at 3:30pm. You'll have to see!Here's a look at what I'll be offering for the celebration. So head on over and

Is it Friday already?

2009-06-19T22:44:00.002-04:00

Wow. That was a fast week! I think? I felt like it was slow amidst it? Well I'm wrapping things up left and and right. Earlier this week these capris went to their new home. I felt SO lucky to knit this up! It's Elliebelly's "Rebecca's Kitchen" on Naiad Organic Merino. Yum. Yum. Yum. Lindsay of Cake. did the amazing top. So cute! Really makes me wish we had a girl. After Jackson's soccer game

Dwell is doing a doubleheader on Monday

2009-06-14T14:39:00.002-04:00

I am stocking some yymn (your yarn my needle) and some semi-custom slots with my Mosaic Moon yarn and my Western Sky Knits yarn Monday at 12 p.m. I didn't know what to chose so I'm letting you pick!!! I can't wait to see what you you'd like me to work up for you. Linky for my store. :)Then at 10 p.m. I'll be back at bat with a couple custom slots for a Wooly Wonder Soaker on Universal Mama. I set

Busy Weekend

2009-06-08T07:16:00.002-04:00

Hi all! I've been plugging away here getting lots done! In the mix of things life has been good. Jackson had his first soccer practice! It was *hilarious*. For his first time he did well I think. The funniest thing is that in the middle of their game a plane flew overhead and dropped some skydivers. There's a small airport near the field so there's a few planes that go overhead during the time

Become a Fan!

2009-06-04T09:29:00.002-04:00

Well I'm sometimes slow with the times. But I did it, I joined the masses on Facebook to create a page for Dwell Wool Knits. Come become a fan! (if I knew how I'd make that image clickable so it'd bring you to the fan site. I'm working on it... One thing at a time!)

Excuses...

2009-06-02T07:33:00.003-04:00

OK, so I haven't posted in quite a while! But no news means good news right? I've just been busy plugging away at customs... and reading the Twilight series! My goodness I couldn't put it down! I was able to maneuver a position where I could read and knit at the same time -perfecto! I actually was quite productive! Here's what I've wrapped up this past couple weeks.Hmmm.. maybe I should read the

Go help some kids play!

2009-05-15T15:06:00.005-04:00

When I heard about Vance Playground Project Amy from Crankypants was running I had to jump in to help! I've been following Amy for a couple years now and adore Henry, Emperor Crankypants himself, feeling like I know him from Amy's faithful blogging. I'm just picturing him kicking the dirt in the middle of an empty lot where a nice playground *should* stand. How sad. :( So let's help them out to

Some purdy customs and update

2009-05-11T19:27:00.003-04:00

These semi-customs were stocked at my super fun birthday stocking and here they are all done up and ready to head up to their new homes!This is the ever-so-delish "Neverland" by Selah on Honey Organic Merino. I kid you not - I was sad when I was finished knitting it. Selah=Love! <3I never tire of knitting up Mosaic Moon yarns. This is "Treasure Map" on Cestari Superfine Merino. The depth of color

Neat stuff!

2009-05-11T19:23:00.001-04:00

See something new over there to the left? A cool progress bar I figured out how to place on my blog from Ravelry to show the progress of things I'm working up! Cool huh? So if you're curious of where things are with your custom (so long as I update it!) you can see it there! You have to be a member of Ravelry to be able to click and see it I think, but at the very least we've got that handy dandy

Wanna see some WIPs?

2009-05-06T23:52:00.004-04:00

I don't know how you Northwester's do it! Seriously, this is the 9th day in a row of consecutive rain. Sheesh! We had a bitty break from the rain this afternoon so we ran out to the sloshy grass to play some baseball, blow on some dandelions and snap some photos of works in progress. J's new found baseball passion. For a four year old he's pretty good! His team is the pirate's, as you can see

A special Elliebelly stocking

2009-05-06T06:43:00.004-04:00

I really enjoyed working with Joyce from Elliebelly recently at my birthday stocking, so naturally I was stoked when she asked me to join her for a *very* special Crayon stocking. Joyce went all out for this! You've never seen so much color at one stocking I bet. If you want me to knit for you, grab your yarn and then go back and purchase the YYMN option listed there. Don't forget to grab some

2009-05-03T06:57:00.003-04:00

Just a heads up! Join Universal Mama on Monday, May 4th at 10 p.m. to celebrate May Day tropical style! I will be offering a semi-custom slot in a collaboration with Union Center Knits, Cherub's Closet and Rising Sun Earthworks. Woolies, organic lap tees and squishy cups! What a perfect combo! Also, I'm so excited about this... I knit up a pair of capris in the Sand Castle colorway dyed by

quick note

2009-04-26T23:47:00.002-04:00

Just a quick note - I'm not sure the best way to handle this but for now, if you don't see your name on my list any more it is because I haven't heard back from you after 4 days. If you were away or something kept you from responding and you *do* in fact want your spot please email me and we will go from there.

Whoa summer?!

2009-04-26T17:11:00.003-04:00

We've been enjoying the weather this weekend! It's gone from 60's to 80's in a matter of a day. Almost too much actually, as we've all retreated in from the heat now. I took out all of my yarn stash yesterday for a photo shoot and some airing out. I've decided, I don't have too much yarn. I don't have enough time! Ha! Every knitter and yarn hoarder relates to that. If I could stop everything and

Buckling Down

2009-04-24T13:19:00.002-04:00

What perfect weather to grab a comfy seat and sit outside knitting while watching the kiddos! That's what I did this morning anyhow. We're enjoying the sun after enduring many rainy cold days here in PA. So I'll be buckling down and working on the waiting list and a few surprise guest (and regular!) stockings coming up in the month of May. Keep you eyes out for rainbows, sunshine and sand castles

A huge thanks and Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-22T10:47:00.005-04:00

I wanted to send a HUGE thanks to all of my great friends who joined me in my store for my stocking on Monday. It was a tremendous success and I was overwhelmed at the awesomeness of everything! And thanks so much to you great customers who supported it. I know I can speak for everyone when I say we hope you enjoy your special purchase for a long time to come. There are still a couple things

Ya say it's your birthday!

2009-04-17T23:06:00.003-04:00

Well, mine that is. ;)My big party is coming together! The wonderful ladies I asked to join me have gone above and beyond. I am swooning over the wonderful things they have created and believe it or not there is STILL more in store to share! My store has never looked better. I have added more photos and some measurements to wool sets that have been previewing this week.Here's a little summery of

And now for the good news

2009-04-08T07:03:00.003-04:00

Well you read some bad news recently in my previous post... Somebody sure is looking out for us. On Friday - Jusitn's "D-Day" of work he got a call from a tree service looking for fulltime help. He had stopped by and filled out an application right after he found out about his lay-off, thinking that would be an option for him as we went through this. We are really feeling blessed and so thankful

Not a fun surprise

2009-04-02T06:22:00.003-04:00

There's no easy way to hear it. My husband found out he's being laid off. Friday, as in tomorrow, is his last day with the company he's worked hard for over the past 6 years. As stunned as we were, at the same time it wasn't a huge surprise. It's just such a horrible feeling to be in this situation. I am hopeful that this is a blessing in disguise and God has a bigger and better plan for Justin.

You heard it here first!

2009-03-25T23:17:00.007-04:00

Someone, *cough cough*, has a birthday coming up and decided she wants to do something a little bit different to celebrate! Let's just say... "It's my party, and I'll stock if I want to!" I sent out some invitations and I'm excited to see who will RSVP. Keep your eyes peeled to my store to see who's coming!

something free!

2009-03-23T19:46:00.004-04:00

Well, just the cost to ship. ;) I knit this for a special stocking I'm a part of tonight at Universal Mama. Go check it out and enter to win! >>click here to enter<< You need to sign up for a Hyena Cart account if you don't already have one. At 10pm the store goes "live" and the items will be available for purchase. You can enter for a chance to win the butterfly for 24 hours. There's lots of

not a lotta bloggin' for good reason!

2009-03-22T23:22:00.007-04:00

You know why? Because I've been doing a lot of knitty knit knittin'! I'm VERY excited about my stocking with Universal Mama tomorrow night. Have I ever mentioned how grateful I am that such a talented group of woman asked me to work with them creating hand-made products? *love* Well in celebration of the Vernal Equinox we are doing a super big special stocking on Monday night. Lots of new vendors

Spring Equinox 2009

2009-03-13T21:35:00.010-04:00

The rebirth of spring is coming around the corner... And to welcome it in, Dwell Wool Knits and all the ladies of Universal Mama are planning something very special that you won't want to miss! Keep your eye out and please join us on Monday, March 23 as the rebirth of Universal Mama will be revealed. You won't want to miss it!

Elliebelly-rama

2009-03-13T16:25:00.002-04:00

I'm in a groove of knitting Elliebelly yarn! And guess who isn't complaining? This girl! :) Sadly the trend is over for now but soon enough I hope to work on more Elliebelly yarn. First is Joanna's completed 'crayon' is ready to go! They needed some extra TLC but now they're ready on their way. Also just freshly complete is Amy's 'Sakura' longies for her new sweetie pie who also is freshly.. um,

Tattoos

2009-03-07T21:38:00.004-05:00

I really need to start documenting the wild things that come out of Jackson's mouth lately. This evening we were driving to a friends for dinner and Jackson suddenly recalled having a Curious George Tattoo on his hand - ya know, one of those wash off kinds. Jackson: Remember that tattoo I had one time Mom? Me: Yes Jack - that was cool huh? Justin: Would you ever want to get a real tattoo Jack,

Snow Day!

2009-03-04T20:31:00.004-05:00

Well it was too windy and cold to actually enjoy the 8 inches of snow we got on Monday until today. It was perfect too since the sun beat down and warmed up the snow just enough to make it nice and packable. Meet Mr. Snowman.He and Liam watched Jackson attack the snow with a snow shovel. Note the looks of shock on their faces as the pristine blanket of snow was decimated. Oh, and don't you just

template change?

2009-03-03T16:54:00.001-05:00

Hmm. What do you think of this? With moving and all the change I feel like I need a new blog background. White was just so... white.

moved in

2009-03-01T07:19:00.004-05:00

Well here we are! We survived moving out of our in-laws and into our new home. I'm looking out the window right now watching snow fall. We could get 8-14 inches today! I'm glad it held out because that would have been a mess to move in.I have a couple emails I need to respond to - I hope to get to today when I sneak breaks from unpacking. For a little something to make us all smile, here is

blast from the past!

2009-02-25T12:59:00.002-05:00

Who remembers Punky Brewster?! Ahh the good old 80's... I was completely thrilled when a customer of mine sent me the amazingly beautiful "Crayon" dyed by Elliebelly and asked me to style them like Punky! I am really excited with how these came out!On the homefront we're packing up the last of our things from my in-laws who so graciously opened their home to us these past four months. We created

Dragon's and Foxes!

2009-02-16T14:50:00.002-05:00

I'm loving the animal theme here!This is Comfort Wool Co.'s "Run Fox Run." I just adore Teresa and she can dye up some wonderful colorways on the nicest yarn! I've had the pleasure of knitting this colorway 3 times now and I never grow tired of it! I'm just very thankful I have enough left to make some shorties for Liam with it! ;)And here is Dragon's Lair dyed by Mosaic Moon. Another favorite

a note about the waiting list and my move

2009-02-08T18:46:00.002-05:00

I am just sitting down here going over who I have on my waiting list. I updated the list with everyone that I can find I had communication with. First - thank you so much for being so patient to want to wait for me to knit for you! I am beyond flattered! Secondly, I hope my list is correct. If you and I emailed back and forth and I promised you a spot, and you do not see your name on my list -

Crunchy Apples!

2009-02-08T11:35:00.002-05:00

I have had to restrain myself from taking a bite out of these! Ha! This is Dashing Dach's "Granny Smith" colorway. I knit them up in a size small with a matching Ky Baby Ear Cozy Hat for a trade with a great mama, Lindsay from Rainbow Waters. I can't wait to show you my half! It's my favorite fabric ever! You'll see. ;) Lindsay, thank you for the awesome trade and I hope you enjoy this set!This

Some more!

2009-02-01T16:33:00.006-05:00

As promised here is the rest of my recent projects. As I type they are packaged up beside me and will be on their way tomorrow! Woodland Tale on Rambouillet wool dyed by Mosaic MoonThis wool is very very interesting! It's nubby - like I literally feel like I'm knitting up a sheep as I knit! ;) Makes for a very squishy and warm finished project - but very lightweight feeling at the same time.

Sweet Little Babes

2009-02-01T07:42:00.001-05:00

DSC_0032, originally uploaded by dwellwoolknits.I have had a number of newborn items to knit this past month and oh myyyy goodness it's making my ovaries ache!!! Here is "Emory" dyed by A Time To Dye, a gender neutral choice for one of the sweetest mamas I know! :)I'll be back later with photos of the other projects that I'm completing.

Flickr

2009-02-01T07:39:00.001-05:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Keeping busy here...

2009-01-23T13:47:00.004-05:00

First and foremost, THANK YOU so much for such a wonderful stocking at Universal Mama last week!!! It was a total success and sell out. I love you all! :) I'm sad to say that I haven't had a lot of time to keep up with blogging and emailing, but trust me, I'm keeping busy! Our laptop's battery died and only works when plugged into the wall. Apparently we can't reset the date/time so it thinks

A big announcement and a teeny tiny stocking

2009-01-12T15:13:00.006-05:00

Ok, are you ready for this??? Drumroll please..................I have been invited to join the amazing artisans at Universal Mama!!! *screaming!* I know! Exciting! Isn't it?! :D Well I'm excited anyway. ;)For the first stocking I will be a part of it is devoted to newborns. Could there be a more perfect way to welcome in the new year? No. I don't think so. One of my favorite people, Lindsey from

Foxes!

2009-01-09T23:26:00.003-05:00

I'm almost finished with a most awesome trade! For Nissi of Sapo Verde, some pretty longies using Western Sky Knits "Foxes" colorway. I'm so excited to get my set from her talented hands! Still working up the hat which had to take a backseat for a few while I finished up some itty bitty things for a special stocking coming up that I will mention later on. ;) This week I took a day to knit up a

First longies of the New Year

2009-01-05T23:59:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year! We're a few days in now and I hope everyone is enjoying 2009 so far. Buffy's scrappies went out on Friday, so they should be arriving any time now! We went to visit my brother and his family in VA for the New Year and I brought some work with me. :) It was fun showing my 6 year old niece Madeline some knits. :) In return I learned all about American Girl dolls! Quiz me, I'll show

How's this for progress?

2008-12-28T15:51:00.002-05:00

Have I not shared finished projects in this long??? Oh dear! Some of my favorite I've had the pleasure to knit are included in that past month or two here. Some itty bitty scrappy pants.For the generous mama who was the high bidder on the auction for Colleen of Spiffy Knits benefit. She won Western Sky Knits "Buckaroo" colorway. So much fun!Finally finished these for Liam! It's Peace, Baby dyed

Sick camp

2008-12-11T23:50:00.003-05:00

I'm sad to report that I've been slowed down a bit due to the sickies. Jackson has got bronchitis and Liam and I are sick now too. Even Justin is coughing. I'm sorry to report this and am grateful to you mamas who know just what it's like to care for babes while sick and keep things running. Here's where I'm at with customs:SL: Buckaroo shipped todayK: Your Ella Elephant longies are dryingL:

Ummm, where did November go??

2008-11-30T11:33:00.003-05:00

Today is the last day of November?!? What.on.earth. Who pressed fast forward? Seriously. I am SO in denial here. Well I thought I'd have more done in the month of November. Moving has obviously slowed me down and I am really sorry to you mamas who are SO patiently waiting for your customs. I do see a light at the end of the tunnel though, so that is reasurring! However, I will not be taking on

Yawn

2008-11-25T23:49:00.001-05:00

This is the FUNNIEST!Justin put Jackson down to bed tonight and the following conversation took place.Jackson yawned.Justin yawned.Justin says, "Hey Jack, you just made me yawn! Did you know yawning is contagious?"Jackson, "No it's not Dad. Yawn is made of wool!" Hahahahaaaaa! Clearly he spends a lot of time with his mama. I just love that! Oh, and we always thought Jackson spoke with a Boston

Scrappy Dwell Longies on Black Friday!

2008-11-25T14:39:00.002-05:00

I had so much fun doing the scrappy pants that I decided to offer a custom pair for sale on Black Friday. I have lots of leftovers - what better way to clear some of them up!So check out my shop on Hyena Cart at 1 p.m. on Friday to grab them up!

Some finished projects

2008-11-25T14:17:00.003-05:00

November is a busy month! As we're settling in I'm finding my groove. I'm not finding the same amount of time I once had, but I'm working on it! Forgive me for slowing down a little. I finished up some gorgeous longies for some very patient mamas. Sushi by Dyeing to FlyRace Cars by Stitches Under the Sun And lastly a pair of scrappy pants.

We made it in

2008-11-08T12:58:00.005-05:00

Alrighty! Here I am! We successfully made the move! It's been a transistion this past week, that is one thing that is for certain. Sharing a home with another family has it's challenges, but we'll get into our groove soon. Daylight's savings couldn't have come at a worse weekend. I totally forgot it was the weekend we moved in. So the boys are all out of sorts with the time change and new home,

ooops! one more thing!

2008-10-30T21:15:00.004-04:00

Please go check the wonderful benefit going on at Tiny Lady Cooperative. It's running until Nov. 4th. My heart is heavy, but I was so glad to be able to partake in the auctions. Kim from WSK dyed up some beautiful yarn to match the adorable Wild West print Goodmama. I'll be knitting up the yarn custom for the highest bidder. Here is the collaboration I am part of. All proceeds from the benefit go

Before I unplug

2008-10-30T20:43:00.006-04:00

Tomorrow is moving day! Why am I sitting here blogging? (shhh, I'm avoiding my work and procrastinating!) I still have quite a bit to do. Ya know all that little stuff? Drives me nuts! I am *this close* to just chucking it. I think I might. So I'll probably be offline for a couple days and pretty tied up with getting situated. Again to recap - we're moving in with my husbands very generous

Fox!

2008-10-17T18:05:00.003-04:00

The last custom from iCrave has been finished and sent out the door today! Western Sky Knits "Foxes" colorway (which I'm in loooooove with and will be knitting some of it up for my own little dude!) This is dyed by Kim on WSK's yummy BFL Rodeo yarn. Yummmm! So soft and a quick knit. The lighting is a little better in the second picture, which I took yesterday. :) Going forward from here will be

Woodland Goodness!

2008-10-15T19:55:00.005-04:00

I'm in love!!! Morwenna is amazing - I swear she rocks my socks off. This is Mosaic Moon's "Woodland Tale." Remember that fun stocking on iCrave a couple weeks back? I finished up the first longies for the set done with the amazingly talented Shannon from Flip, Skip, Jump. I just adore the little ruffle that says "just girly enough!" So Steph, they'll be on their way tomorrow!

"Squash Blossoms"

2008-10-12T20:59:00.002-04:00

What a cute name, "Squash Blossoms"! I just have to smile when I say it. This yarn was dyed by Candypants Yarn - what a neat colorway! Totally perfect for fall. This yarn was sent to me by a customer to knit up. Here I thought they could ship tomorrow - but shoot! It's Columbus Day! So they will go out first thing Tuesday for you mama! I am having a time with my camera lens. It's the zoom lens

Summer Storm

2008-10-10T09:35:00.003-04:00

Finally this custom for a wonderful friend and WAHM is complete! She sent this lovely yarn for me to knit into some girly ruffled longies. Forever ago we did a trade and she was just beyond patient in waiting for these.The colorway is Summer Storm dyed by Colleen of Spiffy Knits. I feel blessed to have touched some fiber dyed by Colleen's hands. While I don't know Colleen personally, I know she

A custom colorway and a change of plans

2008-10-03T07:13:00.006-04:00

This colorway was is probably one of my favorites I've ever done! I just love the effect of the flecks of color throughout. The yarn was dyed by Joyce of Elliebelly. Just lovely I think. It was hard to truly capture the depth of all the colors. The photo of them folded up probably captures it most accurately. Well I was hoping to be further along in my customs. It's just one thing that is really

Run Fox Run on Cestari Fine Merino

2008-09-30T12:58:00.002-04:00

I just love this colorway by Teresa from In Stitches. This is the second time I knit up her 'Run Fox, Run' and it was just as much a joy! The Cestari Merino is a nice weight of wool and hard wearing, it'll hold up well. I hope they will be enjoyed!On the home front we've been busy organizing. I'm blessed with wonderful in-laws who can help us out. Tonight they're taking the boys overnight for a

Welcome fall with some fun!

2008-09-25T09:12:00.006-04:00

It's fall! Where did summer go? It's a welcome here, it was a hot summer. I'm enjoying a cool breeze through my window right now and it feels so refreshing! What better way to welcome fall than with a special Woodland-theme stocking!? The girls from iCrave asked me to join them and I couldn't turn them down. The creativity there just hums! You can feel it! Here's a look at what is going to be

Been a long time waiting...

2008-09-22T15:29:00.004-04:00

Dear Samantha,You, my dear, had faith. You had patience. Now, I am SO pleased to tell you... *drum roll*... that your longies are complete!!! A little back story on Samantha (if you don't mind me sharing...) Samantha had made a post on diaperswappers.com asking about Silver Rainbow - the colorway dyed by Wooly Wonders by Nada. I was getting ready to make a custom order from them (back in March??

A couple customs

2008-09-19T07:21:00.002-04:00

I finished up a custom order for two longies this week - finally it seems! With this move and selling our home, it's definitely limiting my knitting time. My mother-in-law is coming over today to so generously help me with watching the boys to free me to go through things to eliminate what we are not taking to MT. I'm so thankful!!! But would you know it, I'm feeling pulled to knit and keep

Happy Birthday... to Necessitae!

2008-09-14T20:34:00.003-04:00

Come join the celebration on Necessitae for their 3rd birthday celebration on Hyena Cart tomorrow night! I was flabbergasted that Morwenna from Mosaic Moon asked me join them. The perfect yarn jumped to mind when I was considering what I could knit... The "Little Doggies" colorway dyed by Kim of Western Sky Knits!!! It would make the perfect coming home outfit for a sweet newborn boy - dyed on

This makes me smile

2008-09-06T08:03:00.002-04:00

What a cute little dude!

Run Fox Run and moving updates

2008-09-02T12:47:00.004-04:00

A month and a half ago a charity auction was organized by Amy of Peanutbutter & Ellie Baby who graciously hosted it in her store. I was glad to donate yarn and knitting toward the cause. FINALLY here is the end result. I was cutting it close with finishing these in time before this mama moved. I hope I didn't have you on the edge of your seat too badly mama! ;) Enjoy them for your little man. (If

"Hunter" is done! Cutoms updates and fluffy mail

2008-08-27T16:13:00.002-04:00

I completed the "Hunter" longies a few days ago. Little slow on the updates here, sorry about that. Longest inseam to date! Check those babies out! Oh, and the yarn is dyed by Western Sky Knits. :) I think it was on purewool? The customer sent the yarn to me so I'm not 100% sure.An update on Run Fox, Run. I have two customs going with this colorway right now. This one is the pair that sold at

A Rainbow Invitation!

2008-08-22T08:38:00.005-04:00

Monica of Little Bear Knitwear is one of my most favoritist people! I got an invitation to be a guest over at Sympatico, and it worked out perfectly that I could join them for their Rainbow stocking next week! I had purchased this "Choco Rainbow" yarn from Western Sky Knits and asked Kim to dye some matching trim for it with the intention of knitting Liam some shorties, but never quite got to it.

More Mosaic Moon!

2008-08-19T07:31:00.002-04:00

Between Mosaic Moon's yarn and Western Sky Knits, you must wonder if I ever work with anything else! I do. I promise. ;) This yarn was sent to from a customer. It's Mosaic Moon's Uruguay Merino in the colorway "Pixie Dust." I really enjoyed working with the yarn, it knit up so smoothly. I hope you enjoy them for your daughter Beth! They are dry and will be shipping today!

Mosaic Moon is da' bomb

2008-08-15T10:03:00.007-04:00

It never ceases to amaze me at how talented Morwenna from Mosaic Moon is. Her colorways are so original! This colorway is called "Dragon's Lair" dyed on her lovely and squishy soft Blue Faced Leicester yarn. I love working with Mosiac Moon yarns. Need I say more? lol The trim is dyed perfectly to match by Kim from Western Sky Knits. It completes my favorite look for knitting woolies! I'd have

Works in Progress

2008-08-12T17:36:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to share what I've got working on the needles!Shah'ada's Dragon's Lair longies:Beth's Pixie Dust longies:and a little sumthin' sumthin' for a Rainbow stocking I'm guesting at. More details to come!Here's everything together~Here's the completed and drawstring-attached capris for little Miss Emma! They shipped out yesterday Keli!

Keli's Dogwood capris

2008-08-09T18:20:00.002-04:00

Keli - your capris are drying as I type this. I'm still working on the icord, but here they are! They'll ship on Monday. I'll get a new photo of them all dressed up with their drawstring before they go. :) And if you are wondering, this lovely colorway is Teresa of In Stitches "Dogwood Variation" on BBR. Awesome yarn! Seriously the most durable for an active babe. I was super excited to score

Some progress and other big news

2008-08-08T19:43:00.004-04:00

Here is about where I am with Shah'ada's longies for her sweet little man. I LOOOVE how this colorway is knitting up. It's Mosiac Moon's "Dragon's Lair." Rockin'. Totally. I'm really stoked I have more on order from a co op. In other news.... drum roll..... The Wooly Wonders by Nada yarn has arrived!!!! I had a little scare when I saw the box was ripped, but it appears everything is there. Lots

"At the Zoo"

2008-08-03T21:20:00.002-04:00

I just adore this colorway Kim from Western Sky Knits dyed. It's called "At the Zoo" and this is the yarn she so generously donated for my grand opening. I wanted to pay it forward and knit them completely free to the lottery winner. Lucky mama! I wish I could have entered to win. ;) Doesn't Liam look like he wanted them to? What a pouty face!I'm still worked on Keli's Dogwood capris - one more

A little unexpectedness

2008-07-31T14:23:00.003-04:00

Such is life! I got a call from my big brother yesterday informing me that he was going to be coming up from VA either tonight or tomorrow morning. And staying as late as Wednesday. Oh! Ok! Umm.... So I look around and see cluttered piles scattered about and think how the bathrooms need cleaning and the whole house just needs a pick up and cleaning overall. Then I look at my knitting list. Shoot.

"Elliot"

2008-07-29T23:03:00.002-04:00

This is Western Sky Knits colorway "Elliot" kettle dyed style on 3ply purwool merino. They are on the way as I type to their new home! Right now I'm working on the Dogwood capris's and the "Free for Shipping" At the Zoo colorway. Both are working up beautifully! Can't wait to share...

"Giraffe"

2008-07-25T08:02:00.004-04:00

Can I keep these? Pretty please? I wish! They went out in the mail on Thursday, Meg. I hope you enjoy them!The colorway is "Giraffe" dyed by Dyeing to Fly. Honestly, working with such amazing yarn from so many talented WAHM's makes this job so enjoyable!

Where we're at

2008-07-23T13:48:00.003-04:00

The "Giraffe" longies are complete and drying for Meg as we speak. I can't wait to show you the completed photo of them. So lovely! I'm moving through to the "Elliot" semi-custom from Hyena Cart. Sorry we're going out of order! I can't start without yarn or measurements, wink-wink! In other news, I had a heck of a morning. Jackson is having swim lessons at the YMCA. He did SO great Monday and

time frames

2008-07-22T08:58:00.002-04:00

As I'm knitting along through my customs I'm seeing that I did not allow for enough time for each project. I guess this is part of the learning process for me as I start out as a new WAHM. Sometimes projects run quite smooth and I can fly right through them. And other times, well, not so much. Kids can get sick, I can get sick, we could have company. I mistakenly did not account for that when I

Bugsnugger's "Yeps" complete

2008-07-19T12:54:00.003-04:00

All dressed up with it's drawstring. It just looked so incomplete without it. This is definitely one of my new favorite colorways. I'll be keeping my eye out for it for Liam for next summer. So cheery and fun looking!Here is a photo of how Dyeing to Fly's "Giraffe" colorway is knitting up. Why do I fall in love with all the things I make for others? It makes it so hard to sell it. I originally

Spam filters and other updates

2008-07-17T23:47:00.003-04:00

Well it appears that email filters think I'm spam! One of the folks who purchased a YYMN slot with me wasn't getting my emails. We've got it sorted out now, but I'm curious if that's occurring for anyone else who thinks they haven't heard from. Add dwellwoolknits@gmail to your address book to make sure you can receive emails from me! I'm not spam, I promise. ;) I've heard back with everyone so

Sell out!

2008-07-15T20:54:00.005-04:00

Seriously, I'm am in a state of shock. I can not believe I sold out in under 2 hours. Thank you SO much to those who supported me!!!! That was fun and I can't wait to do it again!In the meanwhile I've got plenty of knitting to do for customs I've had waiting and then for those slots that sold on Hyena Cart.I'm excited to be getting my custom order from Wooly Wonders by Nada real soon here. They

Phew! I did it!

2008-07-14T19:53:00.004-04:00

Well, at least I finished knitting everything for my Hyena Cart grand opening. I'm not saying "I did it," officially until at least one thing sells!I'm a little anxious to be honest! It's been hard work, albeit fun, to get to this point of opening my store. So many good friends have helped me a long the way. Thank you! You know who you are!And to the mamas who wanted to do collaborations with me,

drum roll counting down... DWK's Grand Opening!!!

2008-07-09T20:08:00.005-04:00

I completed the first of a few things that will stock on my grand opening on July 15th.Dashing Dach's famous "Goldfish" on BFL!Exciting?In the works is a little sumthin' sumthin' Krissy from color.me.crazy and I are working on using a goodmama diaper and Western Sky Knits "Maren" colorway. :) You are going to faint! I was so excited when she asked to do a collaboration with me. She is so talented