Rainy Weekend Fun

Fun for me, but not so sure Bailey loves the rain.



Cancelled softball games allowed for a leisurely weekend, playdates (which means time for me to knit!), sitting by the fire and being home for the entire weekend for the first time in awhile.





I practiced poaching eggs. I think I'm getting the hang of it. The girls made scones which were perfect this morning with my cafe au lait.



I cast on a new sample of one of my infinity scarves this weekend. I've been wanting to knit with Black Trillium's lovely gradient sets for awhile and finally was able to. The knitting is going quickly because I can't wait to see how the next shade looks.



This is the Ice Gradient set that I'm using. And don't click that link unless you want to be tempted. There are a few other color ways I could buy in a second (like this one).



I'm making progress on my Polartorte hat. I absolutely love the yarn, Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup DK. I'm saving this project for softball knitting because it is a perfect project for that.



I also was able to work a bit on my new hat design and it should be available in the next week or so. Baby Magpie's official modeling debut...she's a cutie!

It was a perfect rainy weekend, almost a bit decadent. I just wish tomorrow wasn't Monday. So what were you guys up to this weekend? Anything exciting? I hope so.

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

March Madness!

What a busy weekend! I sure would have liked that extra hour today, but oh well. I can't complain with the gorgeous weather we had this weekend.





Softball season has begun, which hopefully means lots of knitting time! I finished up my baby Keegan hat today to go with the matching socks. Surprisingly, casting on the second hat did not make the first one appear. Oh well. Just need to finish the photo shoot with baby Magpie this week and then the new IGK pattern will be ready for you guys.

Actually, I'm hoping to have a couple of IGK patterns ready for you guys in the next few weeks! Want a peek?



Recognize these?



Yes, they are Slip Jig! I'm so excited to make this one available through Ravelry just in time for St. Patrick's Day. My mom and I did a photo shoot yesterday, and as soon as it is back from my lovely graphic designer, I'll be releasing it.

Speaking of socks, remember these?



I've been so behind on writing the pattern, but the end is almost near. I will say, I absolutely love Bare Naked Wools Breakfast Blend and these socks keep my feet so warm.

Two other new ones that should be to you in the next few weeks....just as soon as I get the pattern to the test knitters (oops....are we sensing a theme?).





Originally I was hoping to get all these done for my Annual Irish Girlie Knits St. Patrick's Day BOGO sale, but that is madness. The past few months set me a bit behind, and as productive as I've been feeling, I'm not quite back up to speed. At least my knitting mojo is back! I'm hoping for at least a few to be done though, and the rest definitely done by March. Especially that shawl....I so want to knit another one!

Don't worry, I'll be sure to remind you about my annual sale, but wanted to give you a heads up. You know we love St. Patrick's Day around here. I promise Slip Jig will definitely be ready!

How was your weekend? Anything off the needles? I sure want to cast on all the things, but I'm trying to be good and get some of these patterns finished up first.

Here's to a great week ahead!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

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