Jade Gaia's Updates on Customs and Stocking

06/06/10

2010-06-06T14:55:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~June~~~
1. Katie Jellyfish socks cast on 03/10/10 One sock finished 80% of second sock
2. Katie NB Silly Stripes
3. Kim Striped Longies

~~~August~~~
1. Nickie YWFS Sweater

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. pinknpurfect Salt Water Taffy Longies blocking

Update

2010-05-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

My poor blog has been woefully neglected recently. Not much new here in the category of customs. I am hoping to finish one last item and then list more in the store.

Love Bloomers

2010-03-03T15:59:00.000-08:00

I recently obtained a license with Sweet Mama Small Sugar for producing bloomers from her pattern. I love Carina's patterns. So well written and detailed. Here is a recent pair I did as a custom. The yarn is "Love" from Bear and Pants.

First Love Set

2010-02-03T23:34:00.000-08:00

I searched and searched for this yarn. A very sweet friend answered my call and a wonderful customer chose it for her DD. I am very pleased with how this set ended up. The buttons were done custom by Tessa Ann at The Button Shop on Etsy.

01/25/10

2010-01-25T11:25:00.001-08:00

Knitting Customs

~~~January~~~
2. FCOL Collab 50%
3. Bridget Bloomers started buttons here sweater 75%
4. Cheryl Yarn Received 01/25/10 6-12 m size
Feb Guest

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Mandi Winter Villages Shipped

Winter Villages on Honey Worsted

2010-01-12T18:17:00.001-08:00

Maple Tree on Rambo

2010-01-06T10:48:00.001-08:00

Woodland on 3-ply

2009-11-18T18:50:00.001-08:00

11/18/09

2009-11-18T00:12:00.001-08:00

Knitting Customs

~~~November~~~
1. Mandi Ravensong newborn with booties
2. Lisa Received Winter Pear
3. Rebecca's Silly Stripes Custom Started 11/18/09
4. FCOL Collab

~~~December~~~
Mandi
Pos Posh Collab

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Mandi Woodland finished

Ravensong v. 1 and v. 2

2009-11-11T15:12:00.001-08:00

11/04/09

2009-11-04T07:44:00.001-08:00

Knitting Customs

~~~October~~~
1. Mandi Ravensong girly started 11/03/09
2. Lisa

~~~November~~~
3. Silly Stripes Custom
4. FCOL Collab

~~~December~~~
Mandi
~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Thenu Shipped 11/03/09

Marsh Lagoon Layette

2009-10-28T09:55:00.001-07:00

10/16/09

2009-10-16T18:35:00.001-07:00

~~~October~~~
1. Thenu Deposit paid Cast on 10/15/09
2. Lisa
3. Mandi

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Karamellen Shipped
3. Bridget Shipped
1. Lakshmi/chottumommy Shipped

Woodland Tale

2009-10-11T17:02:00.001-07:00

Disco Baby Knits Roberta

2009-10-08T09:55:00.001-07:00

10/08/09

2009-10-07T23:26:00.001-07:00

~~~October~~~
1. Lakshmi/chottumommy Cast on 10/08/09
2. Thenu Deposit paid
3. Lisa
4. Mandi

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Karamellen Snow Princess Kimono/hat/longies complete 1 mitten left
3. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set all finished

09/20/09

2009-09-20T13:12:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~September~~~
1. Karamellen Snow Princess Kimono cast on 09/18/09
2. Lakshmi/chottumommy Yarn received 09/12/09
3. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid
4. Thenu Deposit paid
5. Lisa
6. Mandi

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Myah Longies Shipped
1. YFWS HC Andrea blocked and drying

Nimue's Grotto for the Hyena Cart YFWS

2009-09-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

SSMS Pinafore

2009-09-12T11:35:00.001-07:00

Bella

2009-09-08T16:10:00.000-07:00

09/08/09

2009-09-08T00:50:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~September~~~
1. Dev Bella Yarn in Hand 95% Complete
2. Erin Cheymommy Morwenstow
3. YFWS HC Andrea yarn recieved 08/31/09 Due 10/23
4. Karamellen Snow Princess
5. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid
6. Thenu Deposit paid
7. Lakshmi

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Myah Longies 100%

Birthday Girl with Flare!

2009-09-04T10:41:00.001-07:00

Foxglove

2009-08-23T09:42:00.001-07:00

08/19/09

2009-08-19T20:41:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~August~~~
2. MYMN Foxglove 5% complete
3. Myah Longies Yarn Recieved
4. Lakshmi

~~~September~~~
1. Dev Bella Yarn in Hand
2. YYMN
3. PJ Bottoms Guest
4. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid

~~~October~~~
1. Tammy's fundraiser
2. Thenu Deposit paid
3. Karamellen
4. YFWS HC

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Lollipop Shipped
2. MYMN Guinevere 100% Complete

Guinevere Sir Arthur's Lady

2009-08-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

I hunted this yarn down for almost a year and I finally got it in a co-op. I was so thrilled to knit this custom for an awesome customer. Thank you so much!

Without Further Ado...Lollipop

2009-08-15T18:11:00.000-07:00

08/04/09

2009-08-04T23:48:00.000-07:00

Knitting Customs

List closed please check back in September!
~~~August~~~
1. Myah Longies
2. Sarena Tentative
3. MYMN Guinevere Deposit Paid
4. MYMN Foxglove Deposit Paid
5. Lakshmi

~~~September~~~
1. Dev Bella Yarn in Hand
2. YYMN
3. YYMN
4. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid

~~~October~~~
1. Tammy's fundraiser
2. Thenu Deposit paid
3. Karamellen
4. YYMN

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Cheryl 100% Complete

An infant layette for a fantastic customer

2009-08-03T16:46:00.001-07:00

07/31/09

2009-07-31T13:15:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
1. Cheryl Longies/Hat complete. Kimono blocking 95% complete. Booties 25% complete.

~~~August~~~
1. Myah Longies
2. Sarena Tentative
3. YYMN Stocking 08/04/09 Serenity Tree
4. Lollipop Semi Custom Stocking 08/04/09 Serenity Tree
5. Lakshmi

~~~September~~~
1. Dev Bella Yarn in Hand
2. Kiersten ATZ
3. YYMN
4. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

07/22/09

2009-07-21T23:39:00.000-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
1. Cheryl Yarn Started Kimono 07/17/09 20% complete

~~~August~~~
1. Myah Longies
2. Sarena Tentative
3. YYMN Stocking 08/04/09 Serenity Tree
4. Lollipop Semi Custom Stocking 08/04/09 Serenity Tree
5. Lakshmi

~~~September~~~
1. Dev Tentative
2. Kiersten ATZ
3. YYMN
4. Bridget sweater/longies/hat set Deposit Paid

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Kim 2 shorties shipped
2. Jessica Jac1976 SUTS Ninja Longies 100 % complete

08/04/09 Stocking Information

2009-07-17T21:33:00.000-07:00

I will be stocking custom slots on Serenity Tree August 4th. I will have 2 YYMN and 1 MYMN either anything in my stash or I will pick a yarn. I will be stocking Jade Gaia with the Lollipop Semi Custom.

Thank you!

07/14/09

2009-07-14T18:44:00.001-07:00

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
2. Jessica Jac1976 SUTS Ninja Longies 70 % complete
3. Cheryl Yarn recieved 06/20/09

~~~August~~~List Closed
4. Myah Longies
5. Sarena Tentative

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Kim 2 shorties shipped

07/05/09

2009-07-05T12:38:00.001-07:00

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
1. Kim 2 shorties Yarn Recieved #1 finished #2 30% complete
2. Jessica Jac1976 SUTS Ninja Longies 30 % complete
3. Cheryl Yarn recieved 06/20/09

~~~August~~~List Closed
4. Myah Longies
5. Sarena Tentative

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

New Blog Address

2009-06-27T22:01:00.000-07:00

My Blog address is now http://jadegaia.blogspot.com/

06/27/09

2009-06-27T20:25:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs Temporarily Closed

Kimono Finished

2009-06-27T00:43:00.000-07:00

Completed the Kimono set for an awesome customer. Added a cute little fabric button and since she doesn't know the gender of the baby I added a couple of flowers to the package to embellish the hat and sweater if the baby is a girl. That should make a sweet touch.

06/22/09

2009-06-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Knitting Customs Temporarily Closed

~~~June Customs~~~ List Closed
2. Kim 2 shorties
1. Sarena Kimono 85% Complete/3-6 month hat

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
2. Jessica Jac1976 SUTS Ninja Longies Recieved 06/19/09
2. Cheryl Yarn recieved 06/20/09

~~~August~~~List Closed
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Jena Kimono /Longies Shipped
3. Jessica Goblin 100% complete

06/19/09

2009-06-19T09:10:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs Temporarily Closed

~~~June Customs~~~ List Closed
2. Kim 2 shorties
3. Jessica Goblin yarn received 06/15/09 45% complete

~~~July Customs~~~ List Closed
1. Sarena Kimono/3-6 month hat Yarn received 30% complete
2. Jessica Jac1976 SUTS Ninja Longies Recieved 06/19/09

~~~August~~~List Closed
1. Myah Longies
2. Cheryl

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Jena Kimono /Longies Shipped

Temporarily Closing List

2009-06-15T13:36:00.000-07:00

I am going to temporarily close the custom list so I can get caught up. Thank you for all your business!

Serenity Tree Taking A Break

2009-06-10T01:19:00.000-07:00

Serenity Tree is going to take a break for the month of July. I hope to stock twice before the break with a matching infant set, a kimono and longies out of Snow Blossom, and I am hoping to be able to cast on Lollipop for the end of the month.

06/09/09

2009-06-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

I am now an officially licensed knitter of the Seamless Infant Kimono for Sweet Mama Small Sugar.
The one shown here is the tiny 0-6 month size on Western Sky Knit's Peter Panda. It now has an arm since this photograph was taken and its matching longies are now on the needles. We are waiting for the perfect button that is arriving from Bangkok that I hope gets her FAST!

Birthday Girl on Cestari

2009-06-10T01:14:00.001-07:00

06/09/09

2009-06-10T00:39:00.001-07:00

Knitting Customs

~~~June Customs~~~
2. Jena Kimono 80% complete/Longies Cast on 10% complete
3. Kim 2 shorties
4. Jessica Goblin

~~~July Customs~~~
5. Sarena Kimono/3-6 month hat Yarn recieved

~~~August~~~
6. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Bekah ~3 longies 1 shorties shipped 06/09/09

06/02/09

2009-06-02T15:50:00.001-07:00

~~~June Customs~~~
1. Bekah ~ YYMN Yarn Received 05/22/09, Birthday Girl 60% Complete, Soaker shorties 65% Complete/Two longie alterations Complete
2. Jena Kimono/Longies Cast on 10% complete
3. Kim 2 shorties

~~~July Customs~~~
4. Sarena Kimono

~~~August~~~
5. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

05/29/09

2009-05-29T23:37:00.001-07:00

~~~May Customs~~~
4. Bekah ~ YYMN Yarn Received 05/22/09, Birthday Girl 45% Complete, Soaker shorties 5% Complete/Two longie alterations Complete

~~~June Customs~~~
1. Jena Kimono/Longies Cast on 10% complete

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Mandi Birthday Boy Shipped
2. S Bear Ruffles cast on Shipped
3. Rachel Malabrigo soaker Shipped

Recent FO's

2009-05-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

I haven't shared pictures in a bit. Here are some recent finished items.

05/20/09

2009-05-20T16:45:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~May Customs~~~
2. S Bear Ruffles cast on 80% complete
3. Rachel Malabrigo soaker 5% Complete
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~June Customs~~~
1. Jena Kimono/Longies

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Mandi Birthday Boy 100% Complete

05/15/09

2009-05-16T00:06:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~May Customs~~~
2. S Bear Ruffles cast on 30% complete
3. Rachel Malabrigo soaker
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~June Customs~~~
1. Jena Kimono/Longies

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Mandi Birthday Boy 100% Complete

05/11/09

2009-05-11T14:16:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~May Customs~~~
1. Mandi Birthday Boy Received 05/11/09
2. S Bear Ruffles cast on 10% complete
3. Rachel Malabrigo soaker
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

05/08/09

2009-05-08T12:02:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~May Customs~~~
1. Mandi Birthday Boy
2. S Bear Ruffles
3. Rachel Malabrigo soaker
3. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
2. Jessica Lochness Yarn 100% complete 05/07/09

Loch Ness YYMN on Targhee

2009-05-08T12:01:00.001-07:00

05/06/09

2009-05-06T08:22:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~May Customs~~~
2. Jessica Lochness Yarn 30% complete
1. Mandi Birthday Boy
3. S Bear Ruffles
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

August
1. Myah Longies

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Laura Tidepool 18 month longies shipped

Tidepool YYMN

2009-04-28T15:23:00.001-07:00

04/27/09

2009-04-27T18:14:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
2. Mandi Birthday Boy
3. Jessica Lochness

~~~May Customs~~~
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Laura Tidepool 18 month longies 100% Complete

Alternating Skeins

2009-04-25T16:45:00.001-07:00

Malayan Orchid

2009-04-24T13:11:00.000-07:00

04/24/09

2009-04-23T23:00:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
2. Laura Tidepool 18 month longies 10% Complete
3. Teresa bolero size 2
4. Mandi Mosaic Moon
5. Jessica Mosaic Moon

~~~May Customs~~~
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Whitney 3-6 mth Malayan Orchid 100% Complete

04/22/09

2009-04-22T00:57:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
1. Whitney 3-6 mth Malayan Orchid 30% Complete
2. Laura Tidepool 18 month longies
3. Teresa bolero size 2
4. Mandi Mosaic Moon
5. Jessica Mosaic Moon

~~~May Customs~~~
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

Tester Pattern Belle Capris

2009-04-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Brother's Shorties Complete

2009-04-15T09:38:00.001-07:00

How To Alternate Skeins

2009-04-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

When knitting in the round generally I will join on the hip, inner sleeve or inner thigh so any drastic color changes or stitch pulling will not be visible.

Knit to the point where you want to add the second skein/end. Place needle into stitch and knit with new yarn leaving a tail to work in later. Knit around. You will end up at the yarn from the last stitch you knit before you added the new skein/end. Stop here. You will have the first end underneath and the second end on top. Drop the top yarn and pick up the bottom yarn and knit into the next stitch. Continue knitting around. Once you are finished take the tail where you initially joined and weave it in the opposite direction to close the hole.

04/14/09

2009-04-14T09:22:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
1. Joyful Rose x2 received 4/2/09 #1 finished #2 75% complete
2. Teresa bolero size 2
3. Mandi

~~~May Customs~~~
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

04/06/09

2009-04-06T10:37:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
1. Joyful Rose x2 received 4/2/09 #1 started
2. Teresa bolero size 2
3. Mandi
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

04/04/09

2009-04-04T10:18:00.001-07:00

~~~April Customs~~~
2. Joyful Rose x2 received 4/2/09 #1 started
3. Mandi
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Laura MYMN Synchronicity started 3/31/09 100% complete

03/31/09

2009-03-31T18:46:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~April Customs~~~
1. Laura MYMN Synchronicity started 3/31/09 10% complete
2. Joyful Rose x2
3. Mandi
4. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

Fairy Petals By Nurturing Threads

2009-03-25T09:46:00.001-07:00

03/19/09

2009-03-19T14:22:00.001-07:00

YYMN Customs

~~~March Customs~~~
2. Joyful Rose x2

~~~April Customs~~~
4. Mandi
5. Lauren MYMN Forest Sprite

6. Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
1. Sandra x2 Licorice Twist 03/05/09 Shorts & Longies Shipped
3. Rachael Shorties Yarn Recieved 03/13/09 100% complete

YYMN Custom

2009-03-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

Matching Set

2009-03-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

Licorice Twist Shorts

2009-03-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

The licorice twist shorts are complete and the matching newborn longies have been started.

YYMN Customs

~~~March Customs~~~
1. Sandra x2 Licorice Twist 03/05/09 Shorts complete

2. Joyful Rose x2
3. Rachael Shorties

~~~April Customs~~~
4. Mandi
5. Lauren MYMN Forest Sprite

Bekah ~ Two longie alterations and YYMN Late May

03/05/09

2009-03-05T10:25:00.001-08:00

* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 4. Sandra x2 Licorice Twist 03/05/09
* 1. Mandi
* 2. Joyful Rose x2
* 3. Rachael Shorties
* ~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
* 1. April Monarch Recieved 2/6/09 100% complete

Monarch on BFL

2009-03-03T10:37:00.000-08:00

03/02/09

2009-03-02T15:04:00.001-08:00

* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 1. April Monarch Recieved 2/6/09 75% complete
* 2. Mandi
* 3. Joyful Rose x2
* 4. Rachael Shorties
* 5. Sandra x2
* ~~~Completed/Shipped~~~

02/24/09

2009-02-24T10:31:00.001-08:00

* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 1. April Monarch Recieved 2/6/09
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 2. Mandi
* 3. Joyful Rose x2
* ~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
* Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 100% Shipped
* YFWS HC Ahisma Papillio Recieved 2/9/09 100% complete
* YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness 100% Shipped

How to pick up stitches from the side of a gusset

2009-02-20T20:33:00.001-08:00

Please turn down your audio as my dog is barking in the background.

02/16/09

2009-02-16T21:31:00.001-08:00

~~~Febuary Customs~~~
1. YFWS HC Ahisma Papillio Recieved 2/9/09
~~~March Customs~~~
2. April Monarch Recieved 2/6/09
3. Mandi
4. Joyful Rose x2
~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
Kim Mainly London Recieved 2/7/09 Cast on 2/11/09 100% Shipped
Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 100% Shipped
YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness 100% Shipped
YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 100% Shipped

02/11/09

2009-02-12T00:44:00.001-08:00

~~~Febuary Customs~~~
1. Kim Mainly London Recieved 2/7/09 Cast on 2/11/09 75% Complete
2. YFWS HC Ahisma Papillio Recieved 2/9/09
~~~March Customs~~~
3. April Monarch Recieved 2/6/09
4. Mandi
~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 100%
YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 100% Shipped
YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness 100%

Lochness Finished

2009-02-11T10:02:00.000-08:00

Rainbows Finished 02/06/09

2009-02-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

02/05/09

2009-02-05T15:39:00.001-08:00

One leg on the Rainbow longies down one to go.

02/02/09

2009-02-02T11:11:00.001-08:00

~~~Febuary Customs~~~
1. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 80%
2. abaigeal ~ Yarn Recieved 01/20/09
3. YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness
~~~March Customs~~~
4. Mandi
5. YFWS HC Ahisma
~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 100%
Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 100% complete

01/29/09

2009-01-31T00:53:00.001-08:00

~~~Febuary Customs~~~
1. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 20%
2. abaigeal ~ Yarn Recieved 01/20/09
3. YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness
~~~March Customs~~~
4. Mandi
5. YFWS HC Ahisma
~~~Completed/Shipped~~~
Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 100%
Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 100% complete

Westley Sheepy Pants

2009-01-28T10:04:00.000-08:00

Westley on Cestari Columbian Merino by Family Pendragon

Lorelei Skirty

2009-01-27T09:30:00.000-08:00

Lorelei Newborn Skirty on Bulky BFL with Gaia trim.

01/26/09

2009-01-26T20:36:00.000-08:00

1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 45%
2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Kelp Forest Cast on 01/19/09 100% complete, Woodland Tale Cast on 01/20/09 100% complete Shipped
3. Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 100% complete
4. abaigeal ~ Yarn Recieved 01/20/09
~~~Febuary Customs~~~
5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
6. Mandi
~~~March Customs~~~
7. YFWS HC Ahisma
8. YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness

Woodland Tale

2009-01-25T09:28:00.000-08:00

Complete and ready to go is Woodland Tale on Cestari

01/24/09

2009-01-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

* 2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Kelp Forest Cast on 01/19/09 100% complete, Woodland Tale Cast on 01/20/09 100% complete
* 1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 45%
* 3. Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 30% complete Split for legs
* 4. abaigeal ~ Yarn Recieved 01/20/09
* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
* 6. Mandi
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 7. YFWS HC Ahisma
* 8. YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness

01/23/09

2009-01-23T19:42:00.001-08:00

* 2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Kelp Forest Cast on 01/19/09 100% complete, Woodland Tale Cast on 01/20/09 65% complete
* 1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 45%
* 3. Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 20% complete
* 4. abaigeal ~ Yarn Recieved 01/20/09
* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
* 6. Mandi
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 7. YFWS HC Ahisma
* 8. YFWS HC Fitwich Loch Ness

Kelp Forest Finished

2009-01-22T09:33:00.000-08:00

I was able to finish the Kelp Forest Shorties last night. I had 1 yard of colorway left after making the drawstring.

Update 01/20/09

2009-01-20T14:53:00.000-08:00

Just finished the gusset on the Kelp Forest longies. Will split for legs and then cast on Woodland Tale. Received gorgeous yarn from Just Sheepy for a custom.

01/20/09

2009-01-20T10:01:00.001-08:00

* 1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 45%
* 2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Kelp Forest Cast on 01/19/09 20% complete, Woodland Tale Received 01/20/09
* 3. Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 15% complete
* 4. abaigeal ~ Yarn Received 01/20/09
* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
* 6. Mandi
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 7. YFWS HC Ahisma
* 8. YFWS HC Fitwich

01/18/09

2009-01-18T22:41:00.000-08:00

* 1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 45%
* 2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Papillio Cast on 01/15/09 65% complete, Woodland Tale Pending
* 3. Rachael lateybugprincess Lorelai recieved 1/16/09 5% complete
* 4. abaigeal ~ pending Lotus Baby Yarn
* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
* 6. Mandi
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 7. YFWS HC Ahisma
* 8. YFWS HC Fitwich

Latest Finished Project

2009-01-16T09:04:00.001-08:00

Mosaic Moon Elements on Aran BFL

Customs List

2009-01-15T16:40:00.000-08:00

YYMN Customs

* 1. Shana ~ Family Pendragon Received 12/22/08 40%
* 2. Kiersten ~ 2 Pairs~ Papillio Cast on 01/15/09 10% complete, Woodland Tale Pending
* 3. abaigeal ~ pending Lotus Baby Yarn
* 4. Rachael lateybugprincess pending Lorelei
* ~~~Febuary Customs~~~
* 5. YFWS DS Due Feb 16 Warm Ice Julie K Cast on 1/14/08 10%
* 6. Mandi
* ~~~March Customs~~~
* 7. YFWS HC Ahisma
* 8. YFWS HC Fitwich

What Kind Of Yarn Do You Need?

2008-11-16T12:01:00.001-08:00

When you are buying a YYMN slot you might not know for sure what kind of yarn to get. Sometimes I will have yarn in stock for you to pick from. In the event I don't have yarn or you might want different colors than what I have available you need to know how to shop for yarn.

Q: What is a yarn weight?
A: Yarn thickness is classified by names. Worsted (also called Aran) and Bulky yarns can all be usable for making diapering pants. There is a very large variation in size of a yarn in each particular category. One of the biggest things to look at is yardage per ounce. The more yards per ounce the thinner the yarn. DK, Fingering, Sport and Lace weight yarns are not suitable for diaper products.

Worsted weights you want to have between 55-75 yards per ounce.
Bulky weights you want to have between 30-55 yards per ounce.

Q: How much yarn do I need to buy?
A: First decide if you want solid color trim. Trim is not required and is more of a personal preference.

Approximate yardage amounts for worsted weight wool. Aran or bulky weights will take more yarn.

0-3 months

Waist 14"

Rise 13"

3-6 months

Waist 16"

Rise 15"

12 months

Waist 18"

Rise 17"

18 months

Waist 20"

Rise 19"

24 months

Waist 21+"

Rise 20+"

Soaker

100 yds

2 oz

130 yds

3 oz

150 yds

3 oz

200 yds

4 oz

250 yds

4.5 oz

Shorties

130 yds

3 oz

150 yds

3 oz

200 yds

4 oz

250 yds

4.5 oz

300 yds

5 oz

Longies

170 yds

4 oz

200 yds

4 oz

260 yds

5 oz

320 yds

5.5 oz

400 yds

7 oz

Skirty

300 yds

5 oz

350 yds

6 oz

400 yds

7 oz

450 yds

8 oz

550 yds

10 oz

Ruffle

add 25 yds

.5 oz

add 25 yds

.5 oz

add 25 yds

.5 oz

add 25 yds

.5 oz

add 25 yds

.5 oz

Q: Where do I buy yarn?
A: You can buy wool in most fabric stores. You want a product that is 100% wool. You might find a blend of animal fibers that you want to use. In general this is fine but certain animal fibers retain their shape better. If you stick with at least 75% sheep wool you should be ok. Make sure the other fiber is an animal hair.

You can also buy wool online. A lot of the premium and Indie dyed yarns are available online.
You can buy yarn dyed to order at the following places. When you dye yarn to order it may not look like the photograph listed. Yarn colors vary so keep an open mind:

www.Threeirishgirls.com
Doodlebirds
Purewool

You can also find in stock yarn in multiple places.
Spots Corner
Hyena Cart
Etsy
Diaper Swappers FSOT

There are also online suppliers that can provide you with wool:

HandPaintedYarn
BlackBerry Ridge
KnitPicks

Q: What about superwash?
A: There is a lot of conflicting information about whether or not you can use superwash. Superwash yarn is treated with a resin to keep the fibers from felting together. Some people experience difficulties getting the product to provide adequate water resisting capabilities. In general I recommend avoiding superwash.

Still have questions? That is normal! Please don't hesitate to contact me, Aimee Jadegaia@comcast.net, if you need help finding a suitable yarn.

Mandi's custom

2008-11-07T18:07:00.001-08:00

Mosaic Moon Lughnasagh

Mosiac Moon Goblin

2008-11-07T00:52:00.000-08:00

The Goblin custom is coming out really nicely:

Ella Complete

2008-11-01T20:25:00.000-07:00

Ella Elephants is complete. I just need to wash and take a picture when the sun comes up. I should be casting on the Teague longies tonight. If I can get them done by Monday I will start the pair for the 100% HC$ Auction in December.

Stocking info etc

2008-10-31T17:08:00.000-07:00

I am getting through my customs on a nice schedule. I haven't posted to the blog in a long time because I couldn't log in! For the stocking on 11/04/08 I will have stocking stuffer items and only one knit item. I am shooting for 3 knit items on 12/01/08 for our Christmas stockingl

Large Arlito Longies

2008-09-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

I am about 3" into the inseam of my latest custom. I finally figure out how to magic loop both legs at once. It seems to take about the same amount of time as 2 circular needles but I am not positive.