The Hearts of Gratitude Etsy shop has handmade healing hearts, stitch markers, shawl pins, and pendants. A few years ago Rita and Julie began making healing heats and gave them as gifts, they were so well recieved they decided to start selling items on Etsy. All the metal hearts are made from either copper or brass and genuine semi-precious gemstones. Each heart is crafted with specific intentions in mind and each one is unique. The stitch markers Hearts of Gratitude makes are simply the best I have ever used. The metal doesn’t bend and they slide smoothly on your needles. You never have to worry about your knitting being snagged or the markers falling apart because they are made using excellent materials and craftsmanship. They heart pendants can be worn by themselves as jewelry or you can wear them around your neck while knitting to hold your markers around your neck. Hearts of Gratitude will custom create any heart you like, all you have to do is let them know your needs. L & B hopes you enjoy this shop as much as we do! -B
When we first opened the shop we were asked to design a pattern for a baby cocoon. Originally it was thought this would make adorable newborn photo’s which it does, but I like it for swaddling little ones. The pattern is quick, simple, fun, and we have even shown beginners how to make this as a 2nd project. All you need to know is how to work on double pointed needles, increase, bind off and then complete it with a kitchener stitch. We knitted the first cocoons out of two hanks of Farmhouse Yarns Lumpy Bumpy, which makes a whimsical project, but after Tahki came out with Maya a textured cotton I think it is hard to make a decision between the two yarns.
I guess you can look at it this way, if you want a super warm cocoon use Lumpy Bumpy, if you want a summer cocoon use Maya. Whichever you choose it is adorable, you only need two hanks, and your baby will love feeling snuggled up and secure. We just recently posted the pattern up on Ravelry YEA! I was so excited to finally figure out how to do that, so click here for the link. -B
Knitted by our very sweet friend Rene, L & B is excited to show off these beautiful Jaywalker socks knitted out of one of our favorite sock yarns, Colinette Jitterbug. The author was inspired to create this pattern with Jaywalking in Boston in mind-right, left, right again and I think the pattern looks really cool with all the zig zags. If you are a beginner sock knitter this is a good second pattern because it is easy to memorize and Rene says it is a good traveling by plane pattern or knitting by T.V. light.
You will work the pattern top down and she says when she knits another pair she will use a larger size needle on the calf section than what she normally does because it knits up a little tighter than the foot. If you like snug fit socks you may like to knit them all on the same size needle. Jitterbug is the perfect sock yarn giving awesome stitch definition and it always feels good on your hands. When I decide to venture away from my plain toe up pattern I think I am going to give this one a go! -B
The Wavey Eyelet Scarf from Scarlet Fleece is an elegant beauty that only takes one hank of the luscious Silk & Ivory. The yarn is a blend of 50% silk and 50% merino wool and is very special to knit with. It is soft and gives wonderful stitch definition like you would expect from a merino wool.
The silk adds texture and shine to the final product. This original pattern is a quick lace knit and is free with the purchase of the yarn. If you purchase a hank of Silk & Ivory from the L & B Yarn Co. Online Shop we will include the pattern with your shipment.
All Scarlet Fleece is hand-dyed and the colorways are awesome. My favorite is the Mexican Sunflower that Ms. Mary used on the scarf, it is bright and cheery, great for a lightweight summer accent.
We are pleased to announce this line as a new addition to our online shop we hope you all love it as much as we do. You can check out the “I See Red” and “Patriot” colorways here. -B
I like the idea of a different kind of scarf to throw into a summer wardrobe. I can see making this for me or my husband or dad and it being fun thing to wear for either gender. In the spirit of fathers day I think it would be an awesome gift for any daddy. The good thing about making this for that special man in your life is that we have all made scarves for them, but the tie is something a little different.
You could either have fun with the colors and make a striped version or the solid version would be nice to wear for a more formal occasion. And how many people can say they have a hand knitted scarf after all.
Knitted out of Mission Falls 1824 Cotton, the project knits up quickly using a worsted weight yarn and knitting in garter stitch. I like the idea of having an interesting tie made out of yarn instead of the normal tie you buy at the store.
You can check out the pattern we based our tie on here. The only change we made was we made ours using garter stitch. I guarantee it will be a great conversation piece wherever you decide to wear it. Have fun with it! -B
