New Patterns From Frog Tree Yarns

This morning I received the go-ahead to post the first four patterns to join the Frog Tree Family of my design.  There is also hope that in about two weeks there will be a new scarf/shawlette pattern ready to post on Ravelry…fingers crossed.  I also have a new shawl in the works…not lace…but knit side to side with a new edging.  It will be knit out of Frog Tree Yarns Chunky Alpaca.  I have test knitters on the pattern right now.  For the time being, it can be referred to as the Sea Green Thing.  Here are photos of the newest patterns you can find at your LYS or order from me and I will ship them to you (just drop a note in my email!):

The FiddleHead sock...so named because it resembles the ornate carvings on the head of a violin. Ribbing is combined with rope cables and a floral lace stitch in an easy to remember stitch pattern, both written out and charted. The test knitters at Summit Yarn were very enthusiastic about this pattern and I do hope you enjoy it too! When ordering ask for pattern number FT-245. And...Thank You!

 

The Lady Jane Wrap came into being in answer to the requests of knitters frustrated with trying to guess how much yarn to budget for the final edging of shawls. In answer, this shawl is knit side to side and both top and bottom lace edgings are knit at the same time. Though it resemble Whipped, it is a completely different construction and not an update. Please remember the body of the shawl can be knit with any stitch you choose: Stockinette Stitch, Garter Stitch, file:///Users/maryellenlangieri/Downloads/photo-17.JPGSeed Stitch...etc. This becomes a lovely knitting experience, and leaves you with an elegant piece to wear when the knitting is complete. When asking for this pattern at your LYS, as for pattern number FT-244.

 

FLOCK WOOLIGAN PART ONE

 

FLOCK WOOLIGAN PART TWO...A FLOCK OF 24 SHEEP FOR EWE TO COLLECT!

 

Meet Winnifred Wensleydale Wooligan...the minx who began all of this. She is the matriarch of the Wooligan Clan. The pattern is now available with the names of all 24 sheep just for Ewe to knit. When asking for this pattern at your LYS, please request FT-261...and Summit Yarn Thanks You!

 

The Heirloom Baby Blanket is a reversible and easy-to-remember stitch pattern using only knits and purls. The texture appears lightly embossed for a classic look. The Heirloom Baby Blanket is a quick and pleasurable knit you are going to want to do again and again for those much loved little people in your life. When requesting this pattern, please ask for pattern number FT-257...and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 

and finally, today’s cuteness:  I was getting my son ready for football the other day and I kept hearing “Mouw…Mouw Mouw!”, louder and louder.  I finally looked up to see Nikkers flirting with me shamelessly on top of the stair bannister over the foyer.  Here is the same photo from this morning from a higher vantage point, in case I needed to resue the little rascal:

Nikkers, the netless trapeze artist, and his brother, Sputters in the foreground. I apparently am "MaaouwMaouw".

 

with love, light and laughter always, Mary Ellen and all things Summit Yarn  xoxox

 

 

 

Photoessay Sunday…In No Particular Order

Tomorrow morning I ship a huge box of goodies off to Frog Tree Yarns.  All the Flock Wooligan kits ordered at TNNA are assembled.  There are several samples, new Pediboo swatches and one darling pink Sheep Wooligan.  It feels awesome to have all these to do’s crossed off my list.  I am continuing on the Live Oak Shawlette, into a second repeat of chart a and I think I can get a third repeat of that chart before I have to do the final edging chart.  Will keep you updated.

Flowers from Lisa still looking awesome....the smaller pointy flower spike is just halfway opened up.

 

Nikkers at his post on the back of my chair.

 

 

Nikkers shows Mommy who's boss!

 

Chris shared a photo of her vegetable garden at her vacation home. It is so orderly...ours, like the studio, is much more random.

 

Chris works on her Flounce scarf...garter stitch over nine stitches on a US10 or US11.

 

Mimi showing the feed bucker who's boss.

 

Brian found this image on something at the local sporting goods store! LOL!

 

Uncle Dude gives his chemo cap a thnmb's up!

 

Only two out of three cats prefer fresh catnip...the third recoils in horror at the "awful" smell. Not the reaction I expected.

 

Smidgen watches the boys from a safe distance.

 

Sinfonia wanted some of that catnip too.

 

Sputters loves his Papa so very much.

 

Back I go to my lace knitting.  Waiting for the shipment of this month’s Colinette Jitterbug so I can swatch out the new sock.  Take care and more tomorrow!  with light, love and laughter,

Mary Ellen aka TheHumanLoom

 

Flock Wooligan FLOUNCE! Fauxberry

OMG!  Did someone say FLOUNCE?  YES, I just got off the phone with Knitting Fever and a bag in every color is on the way.  The new colors can be found on the company’s website and I will not know the retail price until the shipment arrives with the invoice.  If you are interested, I can take pre-orders.  Just email me with your name, email address, and details of the colors you would like and quantities.  I am happy to ship…if you need this please include those pertinent details as well.  When the Flounce arrives, I will post here on the blog.  I know you all are eagerly waiting for this yarn because I find that someone has searched it everyday in the search stats.  Thanks for your patient wait.

Suzy modeling FAUXBERRY in one of many styles it can be wrapped.

 

Put the scarf on "backwards" and wrap and drape to suit yourself.

 

Frog Tree received the document for this pattern today in their email and sent it off to their graphic designer, Marcia (who, by the way is completely AWESOME!).  Tricia (president of Frog Tree Yarns) promised to let me know as soon as this pattern is printed and available, as it was very popular at TNNA.

I finished the writing of the Fleece To Foot Competition pattern today but still have to test knit, edit and type.  The deadline is July 8th and approaching all too rapidly.  Now I am making lists of names for this super secret project and I wish I could ask for help…!  I also began typing up the Flock Wooligan sheep pattern.  These Pediboo sheep began as just a simple display idea for this year’s TNNA.  Just knitting all 24 of them in time was an adventure (thanks AGAIN AND AGAIN to Lisa for knitting ears/tails/feet!).  It never entered my imagination Cat Bordhi would even notice them or that other people would want knit kits of these lovable little adventurers.   (The kits were Cat Bordhi’s idea; she and a friend of hers who is also a designer gave some really awesome ideas!)   At the show we took some custom orders, and I am putting those kits together as we speak.  From here on out, the sheep will be available in kits of six, just like the Pediboo Colorpacks.  More information to follow.  The Flock is currently at home on the back of Tricia and Chet’s couch (owners of Frog Tree Yarns) in Cape Cod.  They are quite happy to be resting after all their miles of travel.  Here are the pictures from their trip:

The original Frog Tree Sport Alpaca sheep, a Wensleydale named, Winifred Wooligan, who started this all and her Shepherdess.

 

The last nine sheep on the day of their completion...all ears in the wind!

 

Lisa and I in her beautiful garden with the Flock, their first official outing.

 

The Flock Wooligan were the Darlings to meet at this year's TNNA! They have a special place in their heart for Cat Bordhi!

The Flock modeling with Cat Bordhi's Zebra Pediboo Socks (I think these socks have her newest heel architechture)!

 

A Wooligan made just for Cat Bordhi after her much appreciated sharing of the sheep with attendees at TNNA. This is Zeb Ewedhia Wooligan, the Only.

 

This is Chet Petkiewicz, co-owner of Frog Tree Yarns, giving Zeb a protected place to wait for Cat.

 

The orange Pediboo arrived for my friend's chemocaps, neckwarmers and socks...they are there in potentia.

 

My son and his beloved cat, Durga. This is a rare scene. Usually, the only time Durga is on the bed is after Brian is fully asleep. So if Durga is not on the bed I know someone is playing possum.

 

both boys balked at having their picture taken...go figure...

 

So, I have an afghan square to knit tonight, the next section of the competition sock, and maybe I will treat myself to a few rows of my Spectra Scarf!  Take care, more photos tomorrow and the next installment of Arsenic and Old Lace KAL.

with love, laughter and light,  Mary Ellen and Summit Yarn