The Khloe Tunic!

I have wanted to make Khloe a spring dress for a while, now, so I just plunged in and started. I decided to write the pattern as I went, because I knew it would be very cute on smaller sizes, as well, and she is a 3T, so I began with that and worked my way backward. I hope to have the pattern open for testers next week.

It has a fitted bodice, that is meant to fit close to the body. Then a little texture in the waist, followed by a flared out skirt, and a ruffled hem.

The string straps allow it to be adjustable, and are also very easy to make! The buttons in the back allow for easier dressing, going over the head.

I also like that she can wear it now, with a long sleeved shirt underneath, but in the spring, she can wear it alone, or over shorts.

This particular one, alas, was too short. I ran out of colorway (Creatively Ewe's Chocolate Covered Strawberries), so I ended it at "tunic" length, and listed it for sale on Crunchy Congo. But now I know how much yarn I need, and I have already begun Khloe's Tunic number 2!

Beach Baby Freckle Skirty

Beach Baby Freckle Skirty
Originally uploaded by s_gilly_5

I love doing trades! This skirty was part of a yarn for shorties trade. I got some yummo Mosaic Moon, and this little gem will be off to my swap partner in a day or two (when it's dry!).

It's a knitted soaker (from) the Freckle skirty pattern, and the skirt was crocheted, using Laines Magnifique in Beach Baby. I want to say it's BFL. Either way, it's BeautiFuL!

Bella Tesori

I am proud to announce that as of Tuesday, December 8th, Gillyweeds will be a part of Bella Tesori Congo on Hyenacart!

There I will be stocking crocheted items, and dyed yarns. I am very excited! I have admired this congo for a while now, and am very happy to be a part of it!

For my new stocking, I have a couple of newborn pairs of longies finished.

I love these sock monkey longies. I have been wanting to create something along these lines, but wanted to try them on a smaller scale to start. I hope these go to a good home!


And another pair, made from some beautiful Blue Faced Leicester I got in a swap.



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Swapping is so much fun!

I got involved in a longies for yarn swap on Hyenacart recently, and here's how it works. I recieve yarn from someone who wants me to knit or crochet her some longies. In return, as payment, I get an equal amount of yarn to keep. These are the longies I made out of the Peace Fleece she dyed and sent me.

From the Freckle Bottoms pattern, these have a moss stitch cuff:






And these are crocheted from my Gillyweeds Bottoms Up Soaker pattern, with a little ruffle.





And here's what I get to keep!
BFL

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