Kids e-book – Writing on the Wall

Looking for some cute kid gifts?  You’ll want to check out this new e-book!

Writing on the Wall (Ravelry link here) is a brand new collection of kid projects to knit and crochet in Bella Cash.  We’re big fans of Bella Cash around here.  It’s soft, versatile, and (important for children’s projects) machine washable.  Let’s take a look-see at the patterns!

First, Dino! (Ravelry pattern link here).  Sized 2-14 years, for your budding paleontologist.  This one’s by Rachel Brockman, who also drew the dinosaurs.  Here’s what she has to say about her inspiration:

“As a kid, inspired by Dr. Alan Grant (ed note: Rachel’s first crush!) and Dr. Ellie Sattler, I was POSITIVE that I discovered a piece of a velociraptor in my backyard. I spent loads of time trying to dig around it and eventually discovered it wasn’t a fossil at all. A girl can dream, right?

Anyway, I’ve adored dinosaurs for as long as I can remember, so when Amy and I started putting together a kid’s collection, I knew a dinosaur was essential. Not only that, but even shopping for my niece it was hard to come by dinosaur-themed things that weren’t intended for girls, but for little boys.  I wanted to make a dinosaur top in colors I loved growing up.”

We love the matching “Tricera-topper” that she added.  Rawr!

 

Next, Firefly (Ravelry link here).

Rachel designed this one thinking of warm carefree evenings spent catching fireflies as a child.  Nonetheless, I’m making this one for myself.  It makes me think both of pleasant nights running in the back yard with cupped hands… and of the late great sci-fi TV show Firefly, of which I am a fan.

I’ve already knitted projects with Bella Cash (I love this yarn for socks) so I know making this cowl will be a treat.

 

Here’s Frilling! (Ravelry link here). We went through a few names on this – it was almost “The Frill of Victory.” The focus, obviously, is the frills at the raglan seams.

Knit the sweater top down, then pick up stitches and knit the ruffles outward.  Awfully adorable!

 

Meet your Imaginary Friend! (Ravelry link here)

This one might be my favorite – it’s so inventive and offbeat! The mis-matched eyes, the pocket in the front… everything about this is fun.  Work this colorblocked pullover flat from the top down, then add the pocket.  Teeth are duplicate-stitched on. So cute!

 

Here’s Kindersweater. (Ravelry link here)

Amy Gunderson’s tunic-length yoke sweater nods to traditional Norwegian colorwork sweaters. The colorwork yoke is comprised of a small pattern repeats, easy to memorize and to knit.

After finishing the yoke, keep knitting downward into the textured diamonds. For those wanting a project to keep their attention, it’s a nice alternative to plain stockinette.  A beautiful piece that will make a splash.

 

It’s Pipsqueak! (Ravelry link here)

This crochet pattern is actually a two-fer: it comes with both the cardigan and the Pipsqueak pal!

Both use spike stitch.  The mouse is worked in the round in joined rows…

…and the cardi is worked flat.  What child wouldn’t love their own matching little friend?

We hope this collection will jump start your imagination for gift crafting this season.  We’ve got more collections in the works that we can’t wait to share.

Happy crafting!