Almost Ready

I'm almost ready for March since I've cast off my new design to celebrate ShaliMarch.





The tween loved the hat so much she even volunteered to model it and (gasp!) appear on the blog....haha! Hopefully the pattern will be ready in the next two weeks...I just need to finish writing it up, taking pictures and getting the baby hat version done. It's a quick knit, so I'm hoping some of you will still be able to cast on in the month of March if you are participating in ShaliMarch (for more details, check out this ravelry thread). Don't forget, I'm offering a discount code from now until March 7, for 20% off any IGK pattern from my ravelry store ($6.00 or less) with the coupon code: shalimarch2014  That way if any of you want to start planning your knits for Shalimarch you'll be good to go!

I'm offering a discount code from now until March 7, for 20% off any IGK pattern from my ravelry store ($6.00 or less) with the coupon code: shalimarch2014  That way if any of you want to start planning your knits for Shalimarch you'll be good to go! - See more at: http://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/#sthash.3cRhZgkD.dpuf

I'm offering a discount code from now until March 7, for 20% off any IGK pattern from my ravelry store ($6.00 or less) with the coupon code: shalimarch2014  That way if any of you want to start planning your knits for Shalimarch you'll be good to go! - See more at: http://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/#sthash.3cRhZgkD.dpuf

We are finally getting some rain around here. I couldn't stay home and knit that day, isn't that what you want to do on rainy days?! Anyways, I made the best of it by knitting a bit at the cafe that morning.



The yarn is Weepaca, a new yarn from Big Bad Wool. The yarn debuted at TNNA in January and was at Stitches West this past weekend. It is so soft and squooshy, perfect for baby.


I had a fabulous time this past weekend with Lil' Guy, but I'm sure looking forward to a relaxing and quiet weekend catching up on knitting and sleep! But boy, he sure is fun!





Are you guys looking forward to anything fun this weekend? Finishing up any knits? Or like some of us bay area knitters who went to Stitches West, casting on something new? I know, I know...I still owe you pictures of my Stitches West goodies :) Coming soon!

Happy Friday!!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

A Whirlwind

A wonderful whirlwind this past week has been. Last weekend my sister and I went with the girls up to our family friend's cabin. It was a perfect weekend! So fun to spend so much time with the little magpie!





Can you just smell the fresh air?! So lovely.



We took my sister and the magpie to the town of Murphy's, where lil' snowboarder and I have discovered the best cupcakes right next to a fabulous yarn, tea, and book store, Maisie Blue.





Baby's first yarn store visit!!





Yes, I took pictures of her all weekend! Sunday we drove up to Bear Valley to hang out in the snow! Lil' Snowboarder took her first ski lesson! Soooooo proud of her....she wanted to go back the next day, but we had to come home...she's ready to hit the slopes!





My Gobi Hat came in handy in the snow! By the way, for those of you who asked back in December, the pattern is now available outside of the Bare Naked Wools Club. This fabulous pattern is now available over at the knitspot site.

From the mountains and snow we fast forward a few days to Stitches West! Such a fun few days of yarn and knitting friends! I helped Anzula set up their booth this year....I love these ladies and the yarn is to. die. for. I've been spoiled knitting up so many of my designs with their yarns!



Note Wish I Might in the corner there.



And Holbrook and Blue Lake Springs.



Thank you Tracy for your fabulous quick knitting of a San Mateo sample in Cloud! It is gorgeous!  My new design (coming soon!!!) is in Cloud and it is sooooo amazing when it blocks!



It was pretty awesome to see the Yarnover Truck on the show floor and in person!



I think Cheeky Attitude is thinking about a northern california franchise! haha! I have to say it was pretty awesome to walk the show floor with my friends this weekend and not have to "work" at a booth. Of course, when we got to the Plucky Knitter booth, that wasn't so good for my wallet....haha!



It was pretty awesome to see Sarah's booth do so well this weekend. She's come a long way since our little trunk show at our friend's house a few years ago! I can't wait to show you the pretty yarns I bought!



There was knitting progress too! Here is my new Shalimar Yarns Hat design for the upcoming Shalimarch Celebration! I'm having a sale right now for those of you planning to knit one of my designs for it.....details are at the end of this post. And yes, that is a Hermione stitch marker! I couldn't resist the set from Stitches.

Saturday I drove up to Folsom to hang out with my nephew! I'm on auntie duty until Tuesday morning.....he had just come home from a memorial service when I took this picture...



All dressed up! And growing up! I can't believe he is almost 7!?!



He quickly changed into something more comfortable....gotta love these California winters...

Now I must to bed because I have an early wake up call to get this kid to school on time! What a fun week this has been. I hope you've had a lovely week too!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm spending my day off with this little sweetie pie. She just didn't want to go to sleep today, despite being soooo very tired. So, I figured let's try a walk.



See how sleepy she is?







It is a bit cloudy today, but look at all the lovely flowers we saw on our walk. I know, we're spoiled here in CA while the rest of the country seems to be covered in snow. We're actually heading to the cabin this weekend in search of snow and relaxation!



Just like that...magic! The walk was a success! She's still asleep so I'm hoping to do some swatching for my new design for Shalimarch! Read all about it and an IGK coupon code here.



Lil Snowboarder and I made scones last night to take with us to the cabin. Can you guess which ones are her favorites?!



Wishing you all a very sweet and special day filled with lots of love!



Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

A lovely day.

Yesterday was a pretty perfect birthday. Thank you all for the birthday wishes! There was lots of celebrating....



a birthday work lunch



an afternoon break filled with knitting, sunshine, and flowers (I feel a bit bad for those of you being hit with the endless winter. We're actually choosing to go to the snow this weekend...can you imagine?!)



a birthday dinner that ended with bread pudding! Yummy! Didn't my sister pick out the best four candles?!



I finished my first Ravellenics project in the WIPs Dancing competition last night and blocked it today (I guess that's a benefit of being home sick with a cold!?!). I do love it and Anzula's Cloud yarn blocks like a dream! Just need to get this to a speedy test knitter or two (let me know if you're interested...I feel guilty asking during Olympic knitting!).



My next event will involve designing with these beauties! I'm getting ready for ShaliMarch (you can read all about it here) with hopefully a new design in Shalimar Yarns Homage DK. I'm offering a discount code from now until March 7, for 20% off any IGK pattern from my ravelry store ($6.00 or less) with the coupon code: shalimarch2014  That way if any of you want to start planning your knits for Shalimarch you'll be good to go!

Are any of you participating in Ravellenics and/or knitting along with the Olympics? What are you knitting? We've been glued to tv every night cheering!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Time to Celebrate!

Tomorrow is my birthday but we started celebrating on Friday! Trying to make turning 40 as fun as possible, right?!



Lil' Snowboarder wanted a tea party tonight to continue celebrating.

In the spirit of making this an absolutely fantastic birthday, I'm offering a one-day only birthday sale! Starting now (a bit early, I know), receive 40% off any IGK pattern from my Ravelry pattern store that is $6.00 or less until Feb. 11, 11:59pm PST with the coupon code: birthday   Feel free to spread the word since it is just for one-day.

Thanks for joining the party! Here's to a fabulous year!

Happy happy!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Now. Soon. Someday.

What I'm knitting now....



A new design in the lovely Anzula Cloud. With a perfect cafe au lait on a rainy day.



Working on a new Keegan sample in Anzula Squishy.

soon....



Not sure if I'll have this done for the little magpie for Valentine's day, but the color works.

someday...



I still hope to someday cast on for Knitterella's Herrington with my lovely Bare Naked Wools Breakfast Blend. Or Snawheid. I think the yarn would work for either..

How about you guys? Are you ready to get your knitting on while watching the Olympics?! I know I am!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits