RocketBoy Knits

This is what development looks like.

2012-01-21T15:08:00.001-08:00

Something about the sight of this pile of mittens amused me... I've seen photos on Ravelry of a knitter's entire year's production of socks, but usually those feature socks knit from many different patterns. So this stack of mittens all knit from the same pattern, in different sizes and cuff options, struck me as funny. These are all prototypes for an upcoming pattern, which should go into test knitting in the next couple of weeks. This pattern was originally developed for a class at Serial Knitters in Kirkland, WA, with the goal of teaching a variety of skills in one small project. Called "Rose Hill Mitts", they feature mock cables, and an option to knit a decorative buttoned cuff or a plainer version with no cuff, and are written in 3 sizes to suit a wide range of knitters and their friends. Stay tuned...

New Year, Secret Project

2012-01-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

Well, the project itself is secret for now, but I do need to rave about the yarn a little... String Theory Caper Aran is one of my favorite yarns to work with, and will be featured in two RocketBoy designs in 2012. In addition to the truly lovely String Theory colorways, the yarn itself is just luscious - 80% Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon with wonderful drape and fantastic stitch definition. You can find it here: www.stringtheoryyarn.com Most of my designs over the last couple of years have used fingering or sport/DK yarn, so it's been fun to work with something a little heavier...

More on this and other projects soon...

Happy 2012!

Sylvan Neckwarmer & Cowl

2010-08-02T21:57:00.000-07:00

You know how sometimes NASA spends weeks preparing for a shuttle mission, days just in rolling the shuttle from the hangar out to the launch pad, and then minutes before liftoff they call the whole thing off? The start of this blog has been a bit like that for me. It seemed like a good plan when I made that first post, but then "climatic conditions" intervened... But this time, for real - start the countdown and buckle up!

To clear the decks, I'll post the photos and information for some patterns I've published recently, then move on to writing about designs in progress.

If you spent time around Hilltop Yarn or went on the Puget Sound LYS Tour a couple of years ago, you may recognize the green neckwarmer shown here. Now known as the Sylvan Neckwarmer, it is available on my Ravelry store in a revised and expanded form. In addition to better finishing instructions, it now includes the Sylvan Cowl (shown here in purple) Both patterns are designed to use just one skein of Curious Creek's gorgeous Serengeti superwash DK yarn.

To see more colors in Serengeti, as well as the other yarns in the Curious Creek line please check out their site http://curiouscreek.com/

Rocket Boy countdown

2007-10-19T13:49:00.000-07:00

As a Space Shuttle launch is a process of many days leading up to the dramatic countdown and liftoff, so it goes with the launch of Rocket Boy Knits. Right now, the mobile launch platform is just being fired up, moving slowly toward its goal. We at Rocket Boy Mission Control hope you will check back soon on our progress.

In the meantime (!) Rocket Boy Knits, along with friend Danger Dog Knits, will be at the Queen Anne Artists' Trunk Show on November 10th, at the Queen Anne Community Center. A link will be provided soon! We'll be featuring knit and crocheted toys and accessories, particularly fingerless gloves. Hope to see you there...