Aran Pullover

Aran Pullover, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the Aran Pullover from the book Knitting for Baby by Melanie Falick. It is made with Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed in the 800 Fisher colour. Size made is 3 months. This is great yarn with little specks of red and yellow in it. The shoulders are finished off with 4 light blue buttons. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Owl Baby Mittens

Owl Baby Mittens, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These are the UuuuHu! vottemønster pattern by Stinene. They are the softest, squishiest things I've ever made. The background yarn is Adriafil Genziana 100% Merino gorgeousness. The owl pattern is String Theory Caper Sock 80% Merino and 10% Cashmere, which I previously wasn't thrilled about (due to cost vs. number of breaks) but love it in these little gems. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Squiggly Baby Booties

Squiggly Baby Booties, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These booties were made using a slightly modified version of my favourite pattern Multicolored Sockies by Maude Smith. The yarn is absolutely gorgeous Sport & Socks by Vimar 1991 s.r.l. Italy. I wish I bought a ton of it!!! Please visit my etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Galapagos Newborn Hat

Galapagos Newborn Hat, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This hat was made using Nana's Newborn Knitted Hat pattern by Catherine Basten and Knitpicks Chroma Fingering yarn in the Galapagos color. I made it to match the Satin Bow Baby Shoes I made in October! Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Bubblegum Baby Sweater and Cap

Bubblegum Baby Sweater and Cap, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the Heirloom Aran Baby Set designed by Lisa Lloyd made with Lion Brand Baby Soft in the 103 Bubblegum colour. The saddle buttons are light pink. The set is very soft and stretchy and is approximately size 3 months. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Finger Puppets

Finger Puppets, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I knit these adorable finger puppets using a free pattern I found online. www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Knitting/Projects/finger_puppets.htm

Anchors and Waves Baby Socks

Anchors and Waves Baby Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I designed these socks with inspiration for the waves pattern from the book 200 Fair Isle Designs by Mary Jane Mucklestone. The anchors are my own design. I wrote up the pattern and will publish it for free on Ravelry. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Christmas Stocking Earrings

Christmas Stocking Earrings, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I knit these miniature Christmas Stocking Earrings with sock yarn. They have a crocheted loop at the top and Sterling Silver plated earring wires. I have also make a set of three stockings for a dollhouse! I take custom orders on my etsy store. Please visit! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Yankees and Red Sox Earrings!

Yankees and Red Sox Earrings!, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

My sister gave me this idea for earrings! Dark blue and white pinstripes for the Yankees and red and white stockings for the Red Sox. I topped them off with matching silver-lined Czech glass beads and Sterling Silver plated earring wires. I sell custom-made miniature socks on in my etsy store. Please visit! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Soy Silk Socks

Soy Silk Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These socks are made with Tofutsies yarn and the Paton's Lace Ruffle Cuff sock pattern. I made both at the same time on US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles. They have Welsh heels and star toes of 4 points. I like how the colours turned out in pools and stripes. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Royal Baby Christmas Ornament

Royal Baby Christmas Ornament, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I made this as a Christmas Tree ornament for my friend Kate with some left-over sock yarn. I stuffed the body and closed it up with crochet in the round. Thanks to Deramores for the free pattern for the AgeUK fundraiser The Big Knit. www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/raise-money/get-knitting-fo...

Purple Hearts Baby Socks

Purple Hearts Baby Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I designed these socks with inspiration for the heart pattern from the book 200 Fair Isle Designs by Mary Jane Mucklestone. I wrote up the pattern and will publish it for free on Ravelry. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Satin Bow Baby Shoes

Satin Bow Baby Shoes, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

The pattern is R0119 from Regia Journal 004. I made them using Knitpicks Chroma Fingering in the Galapagos Colourway. They are so soft! Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Miniature Sock Stocking Earrings

Miniature Sock Stocking Earrings, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

I've made these miniature sock earrings out of Christmas sock yarn. I think they would make great dollhouse stockings too! I put a little Czech silver lined bead to help attach them to the earring wires. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Links Cowl

Links Cowl, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This chain scarf is based on the Marley's Ghost pattern from Knitty. I made a few mods tho. First of all I used US 11/8 mm circs, a single strand of Lion Brand Wool in Col. 149 Pearl Gray, and knit 25 stitches for 5 rows. The smaller Col. 140 Rose link is 3 rows of 20 stitches. I also did not full it like the pattern suggests. Please visit my etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/Beatrixknits

Cross Stitched Poppy in Decopatch Frame

Cross Stitched Poppy in Decopatch Frame, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

The poppy kit was from The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady insert in The World of Cross Stitching magazine Issue 206. The frame was decoupaged from Deocpatch frame, papers and glossy glue.

Nordic Inspiration Socks

Nordic Inspiration Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

From the book Around the World in Knitted Socks. Pattern by Stephanie van der Linden. Modified to make top down rather than toe up. Made with Lion Brand Sock-Ease in Marshmallow and Snow Cone and Red Heart Heart & Sole in Christmas (love that stuff!!!). Really fun pattern to follow.

Christmas Socks

Christmas Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These are the Lace / Ruffle Edge Socks by Patons from the Next Steps Four booklet made with Red Heart Heart & Sole sock yarn in the 3973 Christmas colorway. This is great yarn!

Tourmaline Socks

Tourmaline Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This pattern is from the Journal 004, Angora Merino by Regia. It is pattern R0113 Socks With Cables. I used String Theory Caper Sock in Tourmaline. This yarn is beautiful. The colors are why I bought it. It is also super soft being a blend of merino, cashmere and nylon...BUT...it had way too many breaks (no less than 4) so is definitely not worth the price paid in my opinion.

Zigzag Poncho

Zigzag Poncho, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This pattern is from the book Handknit Holidays by Melanie Falick. I substituted the yarn specified in the pattern with Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed in the colourways: Fisher, Berry, Honeycomb, Galway and Beach. It's a bit crazy on the pastel side but it will be super cozy in winter!

Broomstick Shawlette

Broomstick Shawlette, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Made with Zauberball no. 1564 "Frische Fische" in the broomstick lace crochet technique and Czech silver-lined glass E beads for the trim.

Butterfly Socks

Butterfly Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Golden Dahlia pattern from the book Joy of Sox. I did a long tail cast on with size US3 DPNs. Rest of sock made with US2 DPNs. Yarn is Adriafil Avantgarde. Pattern definitely looks like butterflies. It took me a long time to finish because I kept losing my place--each sock has its own special mistake ;-P Very light and lacy tho in this yarn.

Amish Headband

Amish Headband, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the Drops Design Headband 86-10 made with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in the Amish-50 colorway using US 7/4.5mm straight needles.

Squiggly Baby Hat

Squiggly Baby Hat, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Based on pattern of Faux Fair Isle Hat designed by Lesley Edmondson. Made with size US4/3.5 mm circular needle and DPNs for the i cord. 25 grams of Sport & Socks by Vimar 1991 s.r.l. Italy in color 703.

Broomstick Lace Crochet Möbius Cowl

Broomstick Lace Crochet Möbius Cowl, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Made with Premier Jeweltones Opal (2 skeins) with really great sparkly bits built into the yarn. 4.5 mm crochet hook and 20mm knitting needle.

Summer Baby Booties

Summer Baby Booties, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Made with Size US 2/2.75mm DPNs and Plymouth Sockotta Bold Stripe Effect no. 5612. Lined with cotton infant socks. So cute.

Wurm Hat

Wurm Hat, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Made with Lion Brand Amazing yarn in the Aurora colorway with size 3.5 mm and 4 mm / US 4 and 6 circular needles. 8 repeats of wurm pattern.

Art Gallery Socks

Art Gallery Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

76 st. CO, 7 row picot hem, decreased to 72 before heels, Welsh heels and star of 4 point toes. Made with US1 2.25mm DPNs and Opal Vincent Van Gogh "Cafe Terrace at Night" sock yarn.

Tiny Crocheted Carrot

Tiny Crocheted Carrot, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is my first crochet in the round project. Was a bit tricky to learn. 5th try lucky! Especially since I chose such fuzzy yarn. It was hard to see the stitches at first. Adorable pattern from Teeny Tiny Crochet book by Catherine Hirst. Green yarn is Opal Hundertwasser and orange is Kauni Effektgarn. Size C/2-2.74mm hook. 10cm of green.

Zig Zag Boot Socks

Zig Zag Boot Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

These are a modified version of the Regenbogen socks on Ravelry mainly because I didn't understand the directions and sorta improvised as I went along. Made with Lion Brand Magic Stripes in color 206 Lumberjack Black Pattern and size US2 / 2.75 mm DPNs set of 5 made it easier to manage the short rows.

BFL Aran Hat

BFL Aran Hat, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Lion Brand Aran Hat pattern made with Rowan British Sheep Breeds DK Blueface Leicester and size 4mm US6 DPNs. I changed the top of the hat because I didn't like gathering up 40 stitches. Instead, I continued decreasing 16 sts every other round until only 8 remained and I ended up with a lovely flowery star surprise.

WILD Flower Socks

WILD Flower Socks, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

Crazy socks made with left over sock yarn...11 different kinds, size 2.5mm US 1 addi 80cm 32in lace circular needle and my favorite feather 'n fan pattern.

Blueberry Juice Shawlette

Blueberry Juice Shawlette, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the 22.5 Degrees pattern by Martina Behm knitted in Skein Merino 4-ply in Blueberry Juice colorway with US 4 Addi lace circular needles. Yarn is super squishy and lovely color. Scalloped edge was fun to knit!

Regia Journal 4 Shawl with Lace Panels

Regia Journal 4 Shawl with Lace Panels, a photo by Beatrixknits on Flickr.

This is the Shawl with Lace Panels Design R0117 from the Regia Journal Angora Merino Nr. 004. I used Liberty Fibers Fingering Weight Merino in color DWAL and 100 cm 3.5 mm addi lace circular needles. This yarn is incredibly soft, is a beautiful color and has fantastic drape! LOVE IT.