Monday, February 8, 2016

ACCESSORIES

The other day, this cute little 'cotton and steel' print came into the shop and right away I knew what I could make from it.  Being organized is not one of my strong points. I tend to thrive on chaos! Anyway, I can never find my knitting needles when I want them, so I decided to whip up a needle holder for myself. Years ago, I gave my mother one so I used hers as a pattern.  It's simple, but will do the job.



The little sheep. Seriously : )


There is room for 12 sets. If I can find that many matching pairs, I'll put them away...........


I've had this trim in my stash for a very long time. I thought it was just right for the ties.

Many of you have asked how plans are coming for the new yarn shop.  I am happy to say very well!
I have 3 big orders on the way and am working on a fourth.  It's exciting!


No website yet but I do have a Facebook page that I invite you to visit.  Knit2 Yarns

Thanks for stopping by and happy stitching !

24 comments:

Cathy said...

awesome!

quiltmania said...

Love those Cotton + Steel Sheep. Great little accessory!!!

Leanne Parsons said...

Those sheep are adorable, and how perfect for something knitting related!

Sharon - IN said...

Love the progress! Cute knitting case.

Nancy said...

Congratulations on your new shop, Carla. All the best to you in your new endeavor!
Nancy (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

Needled Mom said...

Are you going to make those cute needle cases for the shop? I think you need to do some. Love those fabrics and ribbons you used.

Debbie said...

Very cool about your shop!

Kim said...

Ooooh......you are seriously looking mighty spiffy in front of your new shop, lovely Carla. 'Tis soooooo exciting!! Those sweet little sheep are too adorable. Love the knitting needle case and cute ties. Now all you have to do is place the matching pairs inside. =)

Teje Karjalainen said...

Hi Carla! Your needle holder is beautiful! Those little sheeps are so sweet! We are all waiting here to see and hear more about the shop! Perhaps some sneaky peaks when you start to open the parchels and what happens inside the shop?!

dutchcomfort said...

Love the needle holder! Look at you in front of your new shop! You’re making a dream come true!

the momma said...

my goodness ~ how cute is that fabric?!
Thanks for the peek at your shop window :-) 3 big orders ~ how very exciting!!

Sophie Belle Designs said...

Oh it's gorgeous, perfect for your needles. Very exciting for your shop.

Rene' said...

I am just now catching up on my blog reading and learned of your exciting news!! Congratulations!!! I love the name of your shop and know it will be a huge success!!! Your needle holder is so pretty and of course the fabric is perfect for this project! Off to join your Facebook group. I don't knit but have always wanted to learn...maybe this will be my motivating factor!

Unknown said...

Carla, your needle holder is very cute! I'll bet other knitters would find so too. Now if I could only find a pattern for my circulars .... any ideas?
Cotton and Steel looks good in any pattern!!! LOVE YOURS.

Carla said...

Jody M****** I hope you see this. How about a shawl? They are very nice to keep the chill off the shoulders and there are so many free patterns Out there. Happy knitting!
Carla

FVITH said...

Cute and practical, that's a great combination :)

Your store is looking great. Will you be selling online once you are set up?

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

Your needle holder is adorable :)

Karen S said...

What a great idea for storing needles.
And lovely to see all the progress with your shop.

Live a Colorful Life said...

Love your needle rolls. And SO exciting about the shop!!!

Granny Maud's Girl said...

The sheep print is perfect for the needle roll. I cannot imagine better! Mine is just something ancient from Ikea - scraps from curtains I made and nowhere near as nice as sheep. :)

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I have a needle roll which a friend made and I don't know how I managed without it! Love yours and the tape measure ties!

Jeannine said...

Carla, hope you see this - where can one find a pattern for the knitting needle holder like you made? I just love it. What a fun, quick to make, organized way to store one's knitting needles.

Kristen Rettig said...

Terribly exciting!!!

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

Look at you in front of your shop!!! EEK!!!

I thrive on chaos too... but lately I feel like the chaos has overtaken me. That, or the boys have.

The needle holder is ADORABLE! So sweet. What a great idea!