Playing around with embroidery...

Hee— this probably looks kind of familiar, huh? I was just playing around with some felt and embroidery— I should probably youtube some tutorials and learn how to do this properly but for now, this was a fun experiment.

Doodling with craft supplies? Anyone else been doodling lately?

After living here for almost 2 years, I think I finally found my kind of LYS (local yarn store) in Orange County— huzzah!  Purl Soho has a totally awesome open-to-the-public warehouse in Tustin, CA (they also run really lovely blog called the Purl Bee). The warehouse is AMAZING! The hours are slim but worth getting over there. Shelves upon shelves of lovely soft things in a gorgeous array of color and pattern. Yarn, fabric, notions & two nice employees filling shipping orders. I loved that she asked me if I had ever been there before and then quickly explained the layout of the warehouse and left me to it! I was so nice to just sort of wander around in all the color for awhile. LOTS of colors, plenty of volume and my yarn snobbery was assuaged with their well-curated selection of fibers.

Here are my spoils of war (aka my budget):

Madeline Tosh Light

You* are for gifts. Sending the blue to my grandma who is just learning how to knit along with a cowl pattern drafted by me. I’ll figure out the cowl pattern by knitting with the silver to gift to a friend.

Manos Wool Classica

& you, my dear, are for me!

*Yes, I sometimes talk to my yarn. Whatevs.

& now for the most impractical children’s hat ever!
I had this color combo stuck in my head for awhile and felt the need to knit it out. It does actually fit on my head but it’s a tish snug for my liking so I’ll just call it a children’s hat. Made out of Merino wool, alpaca & silk. Totally suitable for children, right? Handwash, lay flat to dry. Completely practical. Ha! Not at all. ANYWAY. I started with a simple skull cap, chocolate, brown & cream (like coffee!). When I was finished with the cap, it didn’t look quite done to me so I decided to pick up a few stitches and sort of knit-sculpt to make tiny animal ears. This is the result….

The Most Impractical Children's Hat Ever

I think the next iteration will be in a far more practical yarn option.

Have you done any crafty experimenting of your own lately? Got pictures to share?

Ever wonder where the cupcakes in rottencupcakes come from? I like baking. A lot. Bit out of practice but am off to a pretty decent start with some snickerdoodles. Hopefully more deliciousness to come.

snickerdoodlin'

Bake anything yummy lately?

rottencupcakes hats for fall 2011

They’re here! Now available in the shop.

Three Daisy Cutter berets

Next Tuesday: Tonal Tuesday Returns! A new format & fresh color palettes are on the way to save the day.

Two Twisted Thistles & a Delirium Tremens Beret

Preview of hats to be released tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5th. Black, smoke & cream!