Looky What I Helped Name!

Some time ago Miss Ellen of EllenKatherine (a fellow Etsy Knitter's Team member) asked for help in naming her new socks I decided to take a look and see what I thought would be a good name for them.

Living in the southwest, I knew that these socks had all of the colors of our nightly sunsets (they are so gorgeous people, you must experience them for yourselves sometime).  I suggested the name Native Sunset and found out yesterday that she decided to go with my suggestion!

Cute socks, no?  They can be yours, just click here to find out more.

Featured!

Head on over to TheHighPlainsKnitter's Blog to check out a super sweet feature that she did on yours truly!

She really is a very generous woman, highlighting members of the EtsyKnitters Team every week so that we, and you, can learn more about us :) Read on to find out about Willo, Made4YoubySusan, A Cache of Jewels and more!

Etsy Artist Feature: 99Lollipop

Today's feature is of one of my Etsyknitters Team members, a fantastic knitter who is always trying to learn as much as she can about improving her shop and her trade, read on to find out more about this fantastic woman! Here is my interview with 99Lollipop:

How did you first learn to knit?

I was first shown how to knit when I was about 7, but couldn't get the gist of it. I kept losing stitches and quickly lost interest. I think part of the problem was that the yarn was horrible, the needles were super large and my teacher was less than patient! However, I have been crocheting for about 20 years and for many of them wished I had persevered with the knitting. There's something so soothing and meditative about the click of two needles that has always called me. It's just a different mood and also compliments crocheting quite nicely. Well, a couple of years ago, while trying to relieve the stress of studying for my psychology state board exams, I took up knitting. Funny thing is I took one class out of a 4 class series at a community college and then just taught myself with tons of questions to a friend of mine who walked me through the really confusing parts. All the sudden, knitting became like breathing to me. I found it when the time was right, I guess.

What is your favorite yarn to knit with?

I love to work with natural fiber and my absolute favorite is Alpaca. It's just so soft and knits up like a dream. Ive also gotten quite fond of bamboo as well. It feels and handles like strong silk. And I really love the fact that it comes from such a rambunctious plant!

What are some of your favorite projects or techniques to knit?

My favorite thing is to do custom work because it feels like such an honor to help bring to life someone's idea, longing and desire. I love to feel the yarn and needles in my hands and just put my passion into it. I also love to knit things for new babies because that stuff becomes extra precious (just think of your first blankie). I love thinking about how my loving work is going to help welcome a new being into this life.
In terms of knitting for myself, which I don't often get around to doing, I've recently really gotten obcessed with knitting capes in all types of styles and yarn varieties.
In terms of techniques, I don't have a favorite. If Im not using a pattern, I love to hold the yarn and let it guide me into its creation. I have made some of my best items that way.

Holiday Stocking Stuffers from Etsyknitters Team!

It's not too late to get those last minute stocking stuffers for your deserving (or otherwise) family! Here are a few adorable choices from fellow Etsyknitters:

This adorable Sir Hamlet Cuff/Armpocket from OhMay would be the cutest little gift for that animal lover (or pig)

How cute is this little Mouse Hat from ElleGanT?!


All of the super cute earflap hats in BabbidgePatch's store are too die for, and this skunk one is perfect for your little stinker!
And don't forget about all the other Etsyknitter's Team members out there that haven't been mentioned here, all of them have wonderful, high quality pieces in their shops :)

Happy Holidays everyone!

The Cutest Baby Booties!

Who doesn't love baby booties? Even if you don't have a baby the excessively small, precious miniatures make even the hardest hard soften just a bit. So I have listed some new booties in my shop:







They are sized to fit a 3-6 month old and have the most darling little roses and leaves adorning the tops.




And here are some baby items from my fellow Etsyknitters Team members...

From BabbidgePatch, a pink earflap hat with a cute little flower:


From Bubblegirlknits, a super cute strawberry hat with tassels:

NaturalStar has this very adorable Vintage Inspired Organic Merino Sweater:

And don't forget to look at all the other Team Finds!