Colts Sweater Vest

I like to think the Colts beat the Browns this weekend partly because Justin was wearing this amazing sweater vest that I made for him! Go Team! Anyway, he requested a Mike-Ditka-esque sweater vest for football season and of course I was happy to oblige! I just finished it in time for the game on Sunday. I used a vintage knitting pattern and my own version of charted intarsia letters and stripes, using 100% wool yarn from Knit Picks. You can see the details on Ravelry here. I'm extremely happy with it and so is he which is a big relief. When making something for someone else, especially a sweater, it's like a guessing game up until the finish if they'll like it or not; luckily Justin really likes it!

Also, I really do clean my house, those cobwebs are for Halloween!

Knitted Sweater Exchange

Our first-ever project exchange! Why didn't we think of this before? This was such a fun project. It's a simple pattern, fun way to bust some stash yarn, and went so quickly that it was easy to stay motivated. We each started our own sweater's bottom portion and when we reached the top lace yoke, we mailed them to each other to finish! That way we got something we liked, we got a surprise, and we got to use up some yarn on something that wasn't ours!

This is the sweater I finished for Dana, and she will post about mine when she's done, I can't wait to see it!

It was so fun, we will definitely be doing this again!

-Betsy

Bike bandanas and hankies preview

It's so exciting to see these products come together! I love the colors, fabrics, and styles we've chosen and I can't wait to use them myself and send them off to you to enjoy as well! Today I'm working on some thin cotton bandanas/scarves/hankies that are perfectly versatile for the changing season! Wear it under your helmet for some rain and mist protection (or to keep your ears warm!); wear it tied around your neck as an extra layer of wind resistance, or tuck it in your pocket for those downhill sniffles! This thin colorful scarf packs down small, can be thrown in the washer, and is just the right size for a grab and go Fall accessory on any commute or quick trip.  Embroidered by hand from an original drawing of a vintage bike, each one is different and unique! Scarves in color combos to complement our wallets and bags will be available on the Etsy site next week! Check out the current product list here, happy riding!