Sample knitting for the IDP program at Knit Picks

Today I got the yarn from Knit Picks to start knitting up the sample of my Off to the Races Wrap for the IDP program.

I love the color which is grass and it is Gloss Dk weight yarn,  I love how soft and drappy (is that a word?) this yarn is.

This is the box but I had already started to knit with my Glass size 11 needles.

This is where I am now 2 and 1/2 lace repeats in, I did switch to my size 11 Denise interchangeable knitting needles, which I love. 

I am so excited about doing this and I will keep you all updated.  I am hoping to have this done on Sunday so I can block it and then get it in the mail on Monday morning. 

Bee's Knee's Socks is now available

My Bee's Knee's Sock pattern is now available on Ravelry and on my Etsy shop. Just for today if you buy the sock pattern you get my Off to the Races Scarf pattern free.

Etsy shop is up

My etsy shop is now up it is located at http://www.etsy.com/shop/knits4udesigns I have my designs listed there (2 for now) and some yarn I am trying to sell that is hand spun. I am so excited about moving forward on my designing and I have several more patterns in the works.

Busy day again today!

Today I have already blocked my off to the races scarf that I dyed violet I will post pictures later when it is dry. I also need to work on a test knit I am doing for someone, they are tights for a 6-9 month old, as well as work on writing up 2 more patterns so I can knit them and get them in test knitting. Oh I also need to block a scarf I am sending to china to be part of the shokay design circle, it is the off to the races scarf, this company makes yak yarns that are amazing, and help the people of china too.

Knitpicks IDP

Today I got an email from Knitpicks stating my Off to the Races Wrap as been accepted into their IDP program. Now I still have to knit up the sample and send it back but I am so excited!!!! I will post my progress here. Thank you all for your support and letting me blow my own horn for a minute.

Bee's Knee's Socks

These are my Bee's Knee's sock which are in test Knitting right now.

I love how the stitch pattern came out and these will be sized from womans 6 - mens size 10ish

The pattern should be available in the next week to 2 weeks.

Small Destash

Hi Again,

I am having a small destash and I am hoping you all can help me.

First up we have 2 skeins 430 yards, of Lorna's laces Shepherd sock yarn, in the Mt. Creek Color way. Dye lot 2511. I am asking $18 for both skeins shipping in the USA included.

Next up is Jo-ann Sensations Soles and More Sock yarn. 1 skein at 262 yards, is available it is self patterning and in the color way 1813, lot # 503, purlple/pink/gray soles and more. I am asking $5 plus shipping or free shipping if included with something else.

And Finaly, I told you it is a small destash LOL.

Handspun 100% silk this is 42 wpi, or lace weight. It is chain or Navajo plyed. I was making this for a shawl I wanted to design but decided I don't like how it came out. So I am going to spin some more. I am asking $30 and shipping in the USA is included.

Thank you for looking and have a wonderful day!

My Patterns

My first 2 patterns are now available at http://www.ravelry.com/stores/patricia-bishop-designs If you don't have Ravelry please email me at Knits4u@gmx.com for the patterns.

First we have Off to the Races Wrap I am selling this pattern for $5



Then we have Off to the Races Scarf which I am selling for $2

All sales must be through paypal.

I also have a pair of socks in test knitting, a shawl I am working on writting, another pair of socks I am writting and a pair of mittens.