Basic Baby Cardigan

SO you would think that with summer finally here I'd have a little more time on my hands. This seem just to be the opposite. We've spent a lot of days swimming, zooing, playing, and other all consuming toddler stuff. It's been great! I even managed a weekend trip to California. Yes, I said weekend. My mom was retiring and my parents have officially sold their house in Fresno, purchased one in the Sacramento area (where my dad has been working for the last few years), and will be moved by the end of July. I wanted to get out there one last time before they left since they've lived in that house since I was 3!

As I began planning my trip a whole week in advance (!!!) I remembered a friend of mine from high school was expecting her second child. For her first baby I had crocheted a blanket and some bibs. I didn't want to leave the second baby out so decided to whip up a tiny, last-minute sweater.

The pattern I used was Basic Baby Cardigan, a free pattern by Alana Dakos. It's simple and done in worsted weight, just what I needed for a fast gift. 

The yarn is Anzula For Better or Worsted. This has become my favorite worsted weight yarn. It's soft, shiny, and feels like magic knitting. I've used this yarn for an upcoming design this fall and I used the leftovers for this sweater. 

There were a few mods I made in order to make it a bit less (in my mind) feminine looking. I cast on an extra two stitches to fronts and back and knit straight. I decreased for the armholes as written to the correct stitch count. I also added about a half inch of length to the yoke. Yes, this sweater is knit in pieces, but it's so darn tiny that it comes together very quickly. 

The buttons are from a Fresno yarn shop called Swatches. I was on my way to meet my friend (the day of the retirement party) so I literally ran in, bought buttons, ran next door to the quilt shop for thread, then sewed the buttons on as my dad drove the car. 

The sweater was very well received and my friend suggested I start sewing tags into the pieces I gift. I don't gift very often these days but I think I'll definitely be looking into tags for D's sweaters and gifts.

Pattern: Basic Baby Cardigan

Yarn: Anzula For Better or Worsted

Needles: US 7 for stockinette, US 6 for ribbing

Began: June 21

Completed: June 25

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Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf

When I found out that Alana was writing her own knitting related children's book I was beyond thrilled. As many of you know, I'm a kindergarten teacher and a big part of my day is spent reading picture books. Alana very kindly sent me a copy of the book to review. 

When it arrived, I cuddled up on the couch and read through Annie's story. The illustrations are so beautiful and as a knitter, I think we can all relate to Annie in some way. But to really get a good review on the book, I shared it with a different audience: my class. We read the story of Annie together. At the end of the story I asked, "What do you think we can learn from Annie?" Some of the responses were:

Knitting takes practice.

Try your best.

Be patient.

Take your time.

If you practice something you can get good at it.

A cat and a mouse can be friends.*

*A most interesting reply. Hey, they're five.

I followed this up by asking the children to share what their favorite part of the story was.

When she got better with the scarf.

The boy with the bubble gum. He looked funny.

When she showed her friends to knit.

Finally, I asked, "Does this remind you of anything?"

When my mom made me my blanket. 

My grandma knits.

When my dad taught me how to plant flowers.

When my mom knits. I think she knits. She plays with string for sure.*

*Another good one.

I was really pleased that the students enjoyed the story so much. One of my kids shouted out afterward, "Now are we going to learn to knit?!" Unfortunately, I teach half day kindergarten so there isn't much time for that. 

I think this is the perfect book to share with the little someone in your life. As you can see, there is more to the story than just knitting. You can find the book here. 

My favorite thing about the book? Besides the great illustrations, the fact that both Annie and her mother are wearing Never Not Knitting designs really made my day!

Visit Annie's website here.

Visit Alana's website here.

Little Oak

Now with the first release from the new Coastal Kids ebook, I can begin sharing some of my knitting with you! 

This Little Oak cardigan was one of the samples I knit for Alana. I used Madelinetosh Pashmina in Filigree. I love this color a lot more than I thought I would. It adds so much depth and variation to the tiny sweater. The guage on this is pretty tight and I'm I did most of my knitting on 2.75mm (US2) needles. I did alternate skeins for this pattern so as not to get any pooling. Also, to alternate skeins for the sleeves I had to knit them flat (instead of in the round as instructed in the pattern) then seam them before joining to the yoke. But it was well worth it. I think this would make an excellent gift. It's such a beautiful little sweater and from just one skein of Pashmina? A pretty good deal too! I should point out I knit the 12 month size and the pattern comes in sizes 6 months to children's 14. 

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One for You, One for Me

I really can't wait to give away the Cambrian Cowl. I know it will make one of you so cozy and warm this fall. But you didn't think I was going to go around with a cold neck did you?
 

I made a second for myself last week (uh, fastest knit ever). Remember those gorgeous buttons I showed you? Well here they are. Even better on a finished piece. And they should. The cost of the buttons was more than the cost of the seven skeins of Misti Alpaca. It hasn't been quite cold enough to wear it but you know I'm going to jump at the first chance to put on some hand knits.

Pattern: Cambrian Cowl by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky

Needle: US10

Began: October 22

Completed: October 22

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Coastal Knits Blog Tour

Those of you who have been following my blog for any period of time are probably aware that I'm a sample knitter. I LOVE sample knitting. What better way to spend my time than by knitting some awesome designs by knitwear designers I admire?  I've been knitting for Alana of Never Not Knitting since July of 2010 but had already been an admirer of her patterns. A few months later I was contacted by Hannah of Knitbot asking me to sample knit for her as well. Knitting for these ladies has been such a pleasure. They both have very distinct styles, but there is always something so wearable and current with their designs. So imagine my delight when Hannah mentioned in an email way back in January that she and Alana were planning a book (could you imagine knowing since January and having to wait all year? Painful, I tell you). 

When I received my copy in the mail I was in awe of just how professional and lovely it was.  Since so many other people have raved about it already, I'll just say that you definitely should own a copy of this book. You'll want to knit everything! 

Since I've already knit quite a few projects from this, I thought I would review them a bit and share with you my experiences. 

My first sample from this book was Alana's Wildflower Cardigan. My version was knit for the second trunk show (these ladies are popular!) out of Madelinetosh Pashmina in a color called Isadora. The knitting of this pattern went smoothly as Alana's patterns are very clear and descriptive. Getting started was only a slight challenge. The pattern calls for a gauge of 28 stitches to 4" on a size 5 needle. Apparently I'm a terribly tight knitter and ended up having to go down to a size 2 needle! Getting started knitting a sweater on a size 2 needle can be very scary but I was actually able to zoom along with this project and finish in about three weeks. Who doesn't love a sweet little cardigan with pockets? And these pockets have flowers on them! My favorite part of this design is the lovely scalloped edges. It's such a delicate and feminine detail that, for me, makes the cardigan. I could rave about this cardigan for days and am already planning the yarn to make my own.

My second knit was the Panoramic Stole by Hannah.  If you are looking for a simple and versatile wrap, this is it. My version was knit out of The Fibre Company's Canopy Fingering. This yarn is warm and lush something you'll want to knit a fall/winter item out of. This is such a simple and pretty wrap that is easy enough for new knitters and would also make a great take along project since the pattern is easy to memorize. 

My final sample piece was the Branching Out Mitts, also by Hannah. These may have been my favorite sample knit from the book. I've never done Intarsia until these mitts but these were a wonderful project. When knitting for these designers (whether samples or for personal use) I tend to really trust their yarn choices and this is no different. The mitts are done in Blue Sky Alpaca's Melange, a sport weight yarn. The fuzz and heathered color of the Melange is very forgiving to Intarsia. It also blocks out very nicely, allowing you to get more even stitches and a smoother fabric. The pattern used less than a ball of each so I'm thinking this should be on many a knitter's holiday gift list. 

In addition to these three samples, I helped with Hannah's Bayside Pullover surgery (mentioned in Episode 60 of Never Not Knitting), and have even knit two of the patterns for myself (see my Rocky Coast Cardigan). If you'd like to see any of these knits in person check out the Coastal Knits trunk show as they might be coming to a city near you. And if you can't wait, then go order the book already! You definitely won't regret it. 

Now, if you've seen my Cambrian Cowl recently and thought 'my, that looks cozy', well it is, and here's your chance to win it. That's right! Just leave a comment below and I'll choose a winner on Friday, October 28th. In case you're concerned about allergies, the cowl is 100% alpaca and comes from a smoke-free, dog-friendly home. 

Thank you to both Alana and Hannah for including me on this wonderful project! I look forward to many more inspiring designs coming from these two. And don't forget to check out the rest of their Coastal Knits blog tour!

Cambrian Cowl

The weather hasn't changed around here but for you, dear reader, I braved the drizzle to take a few pictures of my finished cowl.

The Cambrian Cowl is another pattern (this one by Alana Dakos) from Coastal Knits. If you are looking for something quick to knit this fall, this is it. I knit the entire cowl in only a couple of hours. 

I went looking for buttons yesterday and I found a couple that I liked but when I returned home I found these lovely clay buttons that I had stored away. These were made by my friend Jenn of Landen Road Designs. I had them stashed away for a special occasion and this was it. 

Are you in love with this cowl too? If you are, stay tuned because you'll be in for a special treat!

Pattern: Cambrian Cowl by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky Solids

Needles: US10

Began: October 17

Completed: October 20

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Snow Day

I'm sure I'm not the only one who stayed home today due to the weather. I was woken up at a little after 4am by the University weather alert telling me that the main campus was closed, which hardly ever happens. Seriously, it generally only happens once a year. There was one in December but it was the week after classes were over (how convenient). Either way, it does me no good as I didn't have a class scheduled for tonight. Adam however, works for the University so I woke him up to tell him the news. He asked, "how do you know" and before I even answered was already turning off his alarm. Ha! Unfortunately I wasn't able to fall back asleep because I was worried that my school wouldn't get closed for a snow day (which happened recently) and I'd still have to go. It just wouldn't be fair. At 5:40a I got the message that my school was indeed closed and was finally able to fall back into a sound sleep.  

I tried to use today to be productive and I was able to finish a sample for Alana. It will be on display at Stitches West in a few weeks.

This is her Amelie sock. It is written for whichever method of sock knitting you may choose (dpns, magic loop, or two circs) which I think is pretty awesome. And the yarn? It's Becoming Art Agave Light Fingering in a color called Looking Out. This yarn is really a dream to work with. Its a 80/10/10 superwash merino, cashmere, nylon blend and comes in generous skeins of 560 yards. This yarn would also make a gorgeous shawl. 

I was able to get some more swatching done today as well. One is for another test knit using Savannah DK from the Fibre Company.

I've never used this yarn before and was pleasantly surprised to find out how luscious it is! It's a surprising blend of wool, cotton, soy, and linen. It has a delicate sheen and is super squishy. This is going to work up into a lovely garment.

In other, slightly related news, I was reading Cold Mountain last night as a part of the book club my brother and I have started for ourselves. I came upon this passage that would probably make any knitter laugh:

The had begun walking to town in a chill, mizzling rain. Against it, Ada had worn a long coat of waxed poplin, and Ruby had on an enormous sweater she had knitted of undyed wool with the lanolin left in, her claim being that the oil turned water as well as a mackintosh. The sweater's only failing was that in the damp it broadcast the fragrance of an unshorn ewe.

Here's hoping for another productive snow day! Or does that make me greedy?

Autumn Vines Beret

Alana of Never Not Knitting has just released her newest pattern: the Autumn Vines Beret. I got a chance to test/sample knit this new pattern for her early in November. Remember the Madelinetosh Pashmina? Well, let me just say, it made one lovely beret. 

This beret used approximately half of the skein (I didn't weigh it before I sent it back. Just kind of eyeballed it). While I love the color, I really love the color of the Pashmina that this Raveler used and really, really love the color that Alana used in her beret.  I just think the viney cables really stand out in a much more vibrant color. 

This was pretty quick to knit; I knocked it out over a weekend. I would say that this isn't really a beginner knit. But maybe an advanced beginner. There's cabling and, as with any lacy/cabley pattern, counting. Overall, the yarn was a dream to work with and the pattern was a pleasure to knit. I'm hoping to actually make one for myself before winter is over.

Pattern: Autumn Vines Beret by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Madelinetosh Pashmina in Briar

Needles: #5- 16" circular

Began: October 29

Finished: November 1

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Cosette Wrap

I tried to convince Adam to take some pictures of the Cosette Wrap I had knit, but he rushed it and they didn't come out so great so then I was stuck trying to take my own  (perhaps this job needs to be reassigned?). Either way, I figured I better post some now since the Cosette Wrap got shipped off today to its home with Alana. 

I know the pictures are a bit shadowy, but it is what it is.

 

 The Malabrigo was a delight to work with. And the finished Cosette Wrap is probably the most snuggly, cozy thing I have ever knit. I am definitely going to have to make one for myself now. 

Pattern: Cosette Wrap by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted in Simply Taupe (2 skeins) and Brown (1 skein)

Needles: #8
Began: October 10
Completed: October 18

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The Job of the Husband

I like to tell my husband that it's the "job of the Husband" to do all the undesirable things (read: things I'm too lazy to do). For example: in my house, it is the job of the Husband to get ice cream late at night.

Right now it is the job of the Husband to take a picture of me modeling my finished handknit. But he's been unavailable so despite being completed, there is no modeled picture to show. I'm hoping to get one tomorrow since by the time I get home tonight it will be getting dark. So this will have to do.

 

 

In case you were wondering, this is the Cosette Wrap, a knit for Alana's trunk show. If you're thinking that this is the coziest thing ever, you'd be right.

Haltermelon

Another cutesy-wootsy sample knit for Alana's trunk show!  This was super quick to make. It only took me a few days to complete it and that included the night I thought my gauge was off and I ripped out three inches before realizing that that I had just misinterpreted my measurements. I think it turned out so darling and only wish I knew a little model who could try this one for me.

 

Pattern: Haltermelon by Alana Dakos

Size: 6 months

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria

Needles: #6-16" circular

Began: October 5

Completed: October 10

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Every Baby Needs a Halter Top

Just a quick peek at what I have going on now. 

Summer in October

It is definitely fall here in Northeast Ohio. And I know October is still two days away, but it might as well be today. The temps have dropped and we've had a dreary, rainy week. I'm not a big fan of this type of weather mostly because I know that low 60's and rain leads to 40's and rain, leads to 20's and snow. And I need new tires. Not a stellar combination.

I did however get one more taste of summer through a darling sample I knit for Alana of Never Not Knitting.

The Watermelon is worked from the bottom up, very similar to the Playful Stripes Cardigan.  The seeds are sort of embroidered on (although I'm not sure if it actually qualifies as embroidery) using black fingering weight yarn held double.  While my sample has the ribbon threaded through the eyelets, you also have the option to add a button loop for closure.

This was done up in the 6 month size. Everything is cuter in miniature, right?

Before I got started Alana and I had some discussion about the yarn. Because this yarn has a bumpy sort of texture, people have a tendency to pull too tightly, or not tight enough, causing their gauge to be all sorts of crazy. I swatched, and all was fine. I did notice, though, that when I got to knitting the sleeves (which are done in the round) my gauge was way different than it was knitting flat. I know that my flat versus round knitting is different but this was like, major way different (I'm such a Californian). I ended up knitting the sleeves flat and seaming like I did the Playful Stripes Cardigan in hopes that this would make the sleeves look like they were knitted by the same person who knit the body of the sweater (and on the same size needles, no less). I was worried that the bumpiness of the Cotton Stria would cause some problems when seaming, but it proved to be just fine. Just don't pull this yarn too hard. It'll go poof right in your hand. The only cotton yarn that will do that probably.

Sorry about the upside down-ness of the pictures. It was raining today and I was taking the pictures by the window, trying to get as much light as possible.

Pattern: Watermelon by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria (2 skeins of green and 1 of pink)

Size: 6 moths

Needles: #6, #5, and #4

Began: September 19

Completed: September 27

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This week I also decided to frog these socks that were part of my sockdown project.  In reality, I don't have that much sock yarn stashed to necessarily need to sockdown. That, and I just wasn't loving the pattern.  I had to keep looking back at the pattern to figure out where I was and I just don't have the patience for that. Plus, I was constantly worried that I wouldn't have enough yarn left for one whole pair of socks, despite my small feet (I only have 45 grams of the Malabrigo left). I did, however, come into some yarn. I helped a knitting friend out with some knitting (duh) and was able to keep my leftover yarn. I have about 35 grams of Sanguine Gryphon Bugga just hanging around my house now. So I'm thinking I might use the same sort of sock recipe I did for my Simple Socks and make some striped socks using both the Bugga and the Malabrigo. What do you think?

Oh, and by the way, this is my 100th post! I can't believe I've cranked out this many blog posts in less than a year. All the times I tried maintaining a blog before could pretty much be summed up as epic failures. I don't believe that four blog posts in a year count as actual blogging.  I really appreciate all the positive feedback and support everyone has given! Thank you!

12 days left to enter the Craft Work Knit giveaway!

Cedar Leaf Shawlette

My Cedar Leaf Scarf has been done for some time now. I originally started knitting this with the thought that I may keep it. Once I had finished though, I decided to gift it as part of my package to Mary for the birthday swap. 

This really is a super easy knit. The pattern is Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting (you know I love her patterns).  The shaping is done using short rows then the leaf border is added on. I used only one and a half skeins of Malabrigo Silky Merino in my favorite colorway, Redwood Bark.  I had been wanting to knit this for some time and had used half the skein for swatching. To squeeze the pattern out of only 225 yards I eliminated a few of the short rows which made the finished piece more of a scarf than a shawlette. I also knit the leaf border using smaller needles. When I finished, I literally had about six inches of yarn left. 

I love how this came out. 

The finished scarf was pretty curly when I finally got it off the needles so I wet blocked and laid it out flat to dry. Silky Merino grows like the dickens and the final measurements are 70" long by 5" wide. I may have to knit another for myself. And I know just the yarn to use. 

Pattern: Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino in Redwood Bark, 1.5 skeins

Needles: #7 for scarf body, #6 for leaf border

Began: August 5

Completed: August 9

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A Cardigan on a Baby

Just in case you don't read Alana's blog, pictures of the Playful Stripes Cardigan I made are up and modeled by a real baby.

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Playful Stripes Cardigan

As you can tell, this weekend was a weekend for finishing things. Next up is the Playful Stripes Cardigan.

This was another baby garment I knit up as a sample for Alana of Never Not Knitting. As always, her patterns are very straightforward and easy to follow (and also very beautiful to look at).  The body of the sweater is done in one piece, from the bottom up. The sleeves are worked flat then knit onto the body of the sweater. I love knitting garments that don't require a lot of assembly. Genius! 

There are several finishing techniques used in this pattern that most beginners probably haven't used. The sleeves are seamed up using mattress stitch and the armholes are grafted using Kitchner stitch. This was my first time using mattress stitch on any knitted piece and while I had to do the first sleeve twice ("why don't these blasted stitches match up?"), I am thoroughly pleased with the end result! I had heard a lot of people complain about this finishing technique and I really cant understand why. It really isn't difficult once you figure it out (use markers and line up those stitches people!). Also, I steam blocked the sleeves first so the edges would lay flat as I seamed. And look how nicely it all lined up:

My favorite part of this garment just may be the picot edging and stripes. I really love the color combination Alana chose for this piece. Also, I think that the buttons I chose do a good job of reflecting the colors of the garment. For this baby sweater I used five 5/8", square, abalone shell buttons. They seem to be pretty yet playful. 

The beauty of this cardigan is in its simplicity. It's the garter stripes and the sweet picot edging that make it such a special piece.

Pattern: Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, 2 skeins of main color and just smidges of the rest

Size: 6 months

Needles: #3 and #4

Began: August 13

Completed: August 22

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Interview and Giveaway with Alana of Never Not Knitting

As promised, here is the interview with Alana of the Never Not Knitting blog and podcast. I have been dying to share it with you, so enjoy!

What was your inspiration for learning to knit and crochet and what do you like most about the craft?

I fell in love with my friend's crocheted acrylic afghan (I know!) and had to learn how to make one immediately. The next day I went to the library, got a very advanced crocheted afghans book and started teaching myself. It was a very ugly, slow process.

Later I taught myself to knit with 2 metal DPNs and some worsted weight acrylic. Also very scary. 

Somehow I was able to persevere through the learning process and become the knitter that I am today. It took a very long time though. It wasn't easy learning on my own.

I fell in love with knitting and crochet as soon as I first touched the yarn. Well.. maybe it was the second or third time since my first experiences were so awful! The idea of creating a functional artistic piece has always really drawn me to the craft. As a knitter today, I really appreciate knitting as a calming quiet process that produces the most beautiful things. Its a craft that is portable and easy to pick up and put down when you have just a few moments. 

What made you want to start designing?

I decided to become an independent knitwear designer as a nice change of pace from my previous job at my local yarn shop. This is something that I am able to do while staying home with my daughter, and it's a lot of fun! 

My daughter initially was my inspiration for my design work. I've loved making her little knitted things and see her wear and get use out of them. When I really started writing up my patterns, I started with little girl garments. It was fun putting together colors and textures and seeing the item go from concept to finished piece.

What continues to inspire you for your designs?

I've gotten great feedback on my patterns. That really motivates me to keep designing! Also.. I love yarn. There are so many gorgeous yarns out that are so wonderful to work with. When I find a yarn I like I try to think of what the most perfect project would be to show it off. 

Is there one project that you’ve designed that is your favorite?

I would have to say my favorite pattern to date has been the Cedar Leaf Shawlette. I loved it from beginning to end. And I love wearing the finished product! 

Do you have one project that was the most difficult for you to complete?

YES! I had to knit my Cosette Wrap pattern twice to get it right. Its a very easy pattern to follow and I love it, but designing it was a pain. I hate having to unnecessarily reknit things. 

Is there something that you would love to design but have not yet?

I would really love to get into stuffed animal and toy design. I love to knit toys for my daughter, I think it would be a fun thing to try.

Do you have any designing goals for yourself?

I would love to keep branching out in my work, and eventually self publish a pattern booklet. I am currently working on getting Never Not Knitting designs in yarn shops around the world.  

What do you consider the most difficult thing about being a knitwear designer?

Pattern writing and number crunching can be pretty tedious at times. Math was never a strong subject for me!

What advice would you give a budding designer?

Anything can be accomplished with hard work and perseverance! 

As a busy mother, when do you find time to knit and design?

In the middle of the night. I stay up way too late for my own good!

What made you decide to start blogging and podcasting?

I started the blog and podcast for fun! As an obsessed knitter, I had a lot to say on the subject and wanted to share my projects with others that were interested in the craft. 

What inspiration helped you to continue blogging and podcasting?

My wonderful podcast listeners and blog readers! They are so supportive and encouraging! 

Do you have a favorite yarn?

It always changes.. right now I am really into Madelinetosh, Handmaiden yarns, Malabrigo, and Becoming Art. I'm always finding new and exciting yarns to work with though! 

What kind of knitting needles to you prefer and tend to use the most?

I am picky about my knitting needles. I only like metal nickel plated circulars. Knit Picks needles are my favorite!

In your home, do you store yarn in any strange places?

Not exactly, but I keep all my good yarns in ziploc bags. I am obsessed with keeping my yarn very clean. If say, my yarn accidentally rolls onto the ground outdoors, or gets pet hair on it, I die a little inside. I'm weird like that.  

How many works-in-progress do you tend to have at any given time?

I don't like WIPs. I try to only have a few projects going at once. I don't like to leave them lingering. I try to finish everything quickly.

I'm all about having the finished product.

Thank you Alana for the interview! It was fun to learn a few new things about you. 

If you are interested in purchasing any of Alana's patterns you can do so on Ravelry by browsing her designer page. If you are interested in carrying her patterns in your shop, Alana can be contacted at NeverNotKnitting@gmail.com

Now for some more fun stuff! Readers of this blog have a chance to win a free Never Not Knitting pattern! Oh yes, it's true. Alana has been so kind as to offer a signed copy of her newest pattern, the Cosette Wrap.

This is a beautiful, versatile wrap that is knit in worsted weight yarn with a gently curved shape and picot edge. I love the functionality and simplicity of this shawl and have been dying to knit this since the pattern first came out.

To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment under this post sharing which Never Not Knitting pattern is your favorite. This giveaway will run for two weeks, until April 7. On April 8th a winner will be chosen using the Random Number Generator. Good luck!