Thank you to all those that volunteered to test knit for me. Wow! You guys are awesome.
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Two New Patterns
Two new patterns designed with my favorite yarn. All I need now is a few speedy test knitters. Anyone… Anyone? to finished the last few details.
Thank you to all those that volunteered to test knit for me. Wow! You guys are awesome.
Thank you to all those that volunteered to test knit for me. Wow! You guys are awesome.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Design More
Well, Hello… anyone out there? I hope so! I now I was gone for awhile with Christmas break and all so I hope you are still here. I really enjoyed my time off with my growing family. It was just a wonderful Christmas and New Years and I hope yours was as well.
It was so nice to be off but I'm really looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I have one big New Years resolution this year and it's to DESIGN MORE! I plan to do more design work via my graphic design business but also to design more products and patterns for Knitterella. I'm pretty proud of myself when I look back on my resolution post from last year. I really feel that I came through with my goals and I set out to do what I wanted. I'm so impressed with the clientele and jobs that I got last year with my Jill Zielinski Designs business. I'm SO thankful and I love the clients that I work/worked with. I have meet so many wonderful people in the knitting industry and can't wait to see who I'll meet in 2012. Although I didn't design as many knitting patterns as I had hoped I did finally get the courage to come out with my first. My Smocked Slouch hat pattern was the first knitting pattern for me to release and this year I'm going to make sure it isn't the last!
May 2012 be a very happy, healthy and successful year for us all!
It was so nice to be off but I'm really looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I have one big New Years resolution this year and it's to DESIGN MORE! I plan to do more design work via my graphic design business but also to design more products and patterns for Knitterella. I'm pretty proud of myself when I look back on my resolution post from last year. I really feel that I came through with my goals and I set out to do what I wanted. I'm so impressed with the clientele and jobs that I got last year with my Jill Zielinski Designs business. I'm SO thankful and I love the clients that I work/worked with. I have meet so many wonderful people in the knitting industry and can't wait to see who I'll meet in 2012. Although I didn't design as many knitting patterns as I had hoped I did finally get the courage to come out with my first. My Smocked Slouch hat pattern was the first knitting pattern for me to release and this year I'm going to make sure it isn't the last!
May 2012 be a very happy, healthy and successful year for us all!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Last Minute Christmas Knit
Only TEN days left to Christmas?! It never fails. Every year Christmas sneaks up on me way too fast and every year at the the last minute I decide to knit some gifts for the people on my Christmas list after all. Every year!
Today I'm going to cast on for a new Smocked Slouch. This pattern is easy and fun to knit and I know I'll love the result.
So just in case you are anything like me and looking for something quick, easy and fun for your last minute knitted gifts, I suggest my Smocked Slouch hat pattern. It won't let you or your recipient down!
To order your $5.00 downloadable PDF, click the button below.
Today I'm going to cast on for a new Smocked Slouch. This pattern is easy and fun to knit and I know I'll love the result.
So just in case you are anything like me and looking for something quick, easy and fun for your last minute knitted gifts, I suggest my Smocked Slouch hat pattern. It won't let you or your recipient down!
To order your $5.00 downloadable PDF, click the button below.
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Pattern Source: Smocked Slouch from Knitterella
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Worsted colorway Barely Birch
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Monday, December 12, 2011
FO: Keegan Baby Set
Yay, a new FO! This cute Keegan Baby Hat & Socks Set. It's a gift for a friend that just had a boy around the same time as me. She's a fellow knitter and knitwear designer - can you guess who she is?
This adorable set is a design from the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits. I knit this in Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns and this blue colorway is just perfect.
The best thing about knitting this in Sock-a-licious is not only is it a great yarn but I have enough left over to knit another set. This next one will be for LZ of course.
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Pattern Source: Keegan Baby Hat & Socks designed by the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits for Kollage Yarns
Yarn: Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
This adorable set is a design from the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits. I knit this in Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns and this blue colorway is just perfect.
The best thing about knitting this in Sock-a-licious is not only is it a great yarn but I have enough left over to knit another set. This next one will be for LZ of course.
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Pattern Source: Keegan Baby Hat & Socks designed by the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits for Kollage Yarns
Yarn: Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Friday, December 9, 2011
Meet Rebecca
The other day, on a routine Knitterella run to the post office, I meet a local artist. While waiting to ship out my orders, Rebecca was in line behind me ready to do the same. We got to talking. Asking about what the other did/sold, talking about Etsy, etc. We exchanged websites and from then have kept in touch. It's always great to meet fellow creative entrepreneurs - Especially when they are local!
Rebecca is a creator of rustic sterling silver jewelry and woodland hair adornments. She's inspired by her love of nature and all things whimsical. She's also a freelance graphic designer. Below is a photo of her home studio where she is surrounded by the nature that inspires her.
I love her style and look forward to adding her unique jewelry to my collection. In the meantime I simply couldn't resist this beautiful hair adornment. As soon as she posted it in her shop I had to have it! I plan to wear it over the holidays. Isn't it lovely?
Be sure to check out both of Rebecca's Etsy shops, Sweet Everythings and Vernon Bea. You can also follower her facebook page under Vernon Bea Studio (she posts often with new creations and you can even request custom orders). If you happen to be in the Michigan area she has a continuous booth at Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley, MI.
FYI - You still have time to get something from her shops in time for Christmas. Her cut off date for Christmas delivery is December 12th.
Rebecca is a creator of rustic sterling silver jewelry and woodland hair adornments. She's inspired by her love of nature and all things whimsical. She's also a freelance graphic designer. Below is a photo of her home studio where she is surrounded by the nature that inspires her.
I love her style and look forward to adding her unique jewelry to my collection. In the meantime I simply couldn't resist this beautiful hair adornment. As soon as she posted it in her shop I had to have it! I plan to wear it over the holidays. Isn't it lovely?
Be sure to check out both of Rebecca's Etsy shops, Sweet Everythings and Vernon Bea. You can also follower her facebook page under Vernon Bea Studio (she posts often with new creations and you can even request custom orders). If you happen to be in the Michigan area she has a continuous booth at Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley, MI.
FYI - You still have time to get something from her shops in time for Christmas. Her cut off date for Christmas delivery is December 12th.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Adorable Booties
This little project was the last thing I finished before LZ was born. Aren't they adorable?
I've always wanted to knit up one of the cute bootie designs from Julia Noskova. I was happy to use stash yarn too - plus, I thought my color choice would work for either a boy or a girl. They are still a little big for LZ but I look forward to when they'll fit.
If you aren't familiar with Julia's design you simply must check her out. You can see her designs on her Ravelry designer's page found HERE. All of her booties are totally adorable!
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Pattern Source: Spring Breath Booties designed by Julia Noskova
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Ecobaby Fairtrade
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
I've always wanted to knit up one of the cute bootie designs from Julia Noskova. I was happy to use stash yarn too - plus, I thought my color choice would work for either a boy or a girl. They are still a little big for LZ but I look forward to when they'll fit.
If you aren't familiar with Julia's design you simply must check her out. You can see her designs on her Ravelry designer's page found HERE. All of her booties are totally adorable!
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Pattern Source: Spring Breath Booties designed by Julia Noskova
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Ecobaby Fairtrade
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Friday, December 2, 2011
Christmas Count Down
Since I didn't post about the hanging of my finished Adventskalendar yesterday you may have thought that I forgot about it.
Of course, after all that work I put in to it to have it finished in time for December 1st, plus the fact that I even had a KAL on Ravelry for this project, of course I wouldn't forget to have this hung in time for the first day of Advent.
OF COURSE I wouldn't!
I did remember… I remembered at about 7 p.m. last night! Just in the nick of time for WZ to enjoy hanging it and getting his first treat out of mitten number 1 before having to go to bed.
And be sure, first thing this morning he was ready to dig into hat number 2!
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Pattern Source: The Garnet Hill Hat & Mitten Garland inspired "Adventskalendar" by Christina Caspari
Yarn: Casscade 220
Notes:
More details at my Ravelry link HERE.
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Speaking of Christmas Count Downs. Did you see? The Yarn Harlot is doing a fabulous "gifts for knitters" count down until Christmas. And I'm not saying it's fabulous just because she mentioned Knitterella in her post on stationery yesterday. (OMG I'm still reeling from the fact that she listed/recommended my product line!) Over the days leading up to Christmas she's going to try and make some suggestions about stuff that knitters would like for Christmas gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing what she lists next. Be sure to follow it too!
Of course, after all that work I put in to it to have it finished in time for December 1st, plus the fact that I even had a KAL on Ravelry for this project, of course I wouldn't forget to have this hung in time for the first day of Advent.
OF COURSE I wouldn't!
I did remember… I remembered at about 7 p.m. last night! Just in the nick of time for WZ to enjoy hanging it and getting his first treat out of mitten number 1 before having to go to bed.
And be sure, first thing this morning he was ready to dig into hat number 2!
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Pattern Source: The Garnet Hill Hat & Mitten Garland inspired "Adventskalendar" by Christina Caspari
Yarn: Casscade 220
Notes:
More details at my Ravelry link HERE.
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Speaking of Christmas Count Downs. Did you see? The Yarn Harlot is doing a fabulous "gifts for knitters" count down until Christmas. And I'm not saying it's fabulous just because she mentioned Knitterella in her post on stationery yesterday. (OMG I'm still reeling from the fact that she listed/recommended my product line!) Over the days leading up to Christmas she's going to try and make some suggestions about stuff that knitters would like for Christmas gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing what she lists next. Be sure to follow it too!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Red Lansing Cowl
Although I finished this cowl last year, I have never taken the time to do a proper blog post on it until now. With the weather getting colder I've been wearing my Lansing Cowl a lot lately. It's one of my favorite cowls to throw on. It's warm and oh so pretty!
This Lansing Cowl is a design from my friend, Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits. It's a beautiful and wearable pattern that I really enjoyed knitting. There is even a Lansing Beret pattern to match - I made that last year too.
The Plucky Knitter's Merino Alpaca Silk Worsted is a favorite yarn of mine. This red is the perfect shade for the upcoming Holidays too. Don't you agree?
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Pattern Source: Lansing Cowl designed by the talented Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits
Yarn: Merino Alpaca Silk Worsted from The Plucky Knitter
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
This Lansing Cowl is a design from my friend, Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits. It's a beautiful and wearable pattern that I really enjoyed knitting. There is even a Lansing Beret pattern to match - I made that last year too.
The Plucky Knitter's Merino Alpaca Silk Worsted is a favorite yarn of mine. This red is the perfect shade for the upcoming Holidays too. Don't you agree?
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Pattern Source: Lansing Cowl designed by the talented Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits
Yarn: Merino Alpaca Silk Worsted from The Plucky Knitter
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Friday, November 25, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
A Flamboyant Discount!
No better time then the present to order your custom Christmas/Holiday cards and today I'm sharing with you a DISCOUNT CODE that you'll find at the bottom of this post.
As an independent designer for Flamboyant Designs Stationery Studio below are some of my featured designs.
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For more chic, modern and elegant custom invitations and stationery visiting FlamboyantDesigns.com!
Holiday Cards are 25% off with discount code: LIGHTS25
(now through 11/26/11)
As an independent designer for Flamboyant Designs Stationery Studio below are some of my featured designs.
Merry, Merry - you can customize and purchase this invite HERE
Woodland Holiday - you can customize and purchase this invite HERE
Sprinkled Christmas - you can customize and purchase this invite HEREFor more chic, modern and elegant custom invitations and stationery visiting FlamboyantDesigns.com!
Holiday Cards are 25% off with discount code: LIGHTS25
(now through 11/26/11)
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Yawn
I know my blog has been a bit of a yawn lately, but with LZ almost turning a month old I predict more blog posting in my near future. At least that's the plan anyway!
(Photo by Divine Images Photography)
To see more photos from my newborn session visit this link HERE.
(Photo by Divine Images Photography)To see more photos from my newborn session visit this link HERE.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Best Excuse!
If you thought my blog absence might mean that I had my baby then you'd be right! We welcomed our beautiful baby boy Leo into the world last Monday. 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20 inches and absolutely perfect!
The baby, myself, daddy and big brother WZ are all doing great. And while my family and I get settled and cuddled in I'll be blogging when I can. Probably not too much for awhile but that's OK because I have the best excuse!
The baby, myself, daddy and big brother WZ are all doing great. And while my family and I get settled and cuddled in I'll be blogging when I can. Probably not too much for awhile but that's OK because I have the best excuse!
Monday, October 17, 2011
LOGO: Strickcafé
Jill Zielinski Designs has gone international! This logo was recently created for an online knitting shop based out of Switzerland.
When Anna, owner of Stickcafé, contacted me I asked her what "Strickcafé" meant. She said, it's basically what you call knitting together and drinking coffee and tea. Sounds great to me! I'm really happy with the way the final logo turned out. I think you see the translation of the name in the graphics of the logo.
Anna started her online store in 2008. It's a joint project with her mom. The shop is going great and they are having so much fun together. Be sure to check out Anna's online hope www.strickcafe.ch and the blog strickcafe.blogspot.com.
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If you are looking for some graphic design work please check out my online portfolio at JillZielinskiDesigns.com. Ads, books, pattern layout, logos, yarn labels, you name it – doing design work for fellow knitters/crafters is my specialty! Feel free to contact me for rates and availability at jillzielinski@gmail.com
When Anna, owner of Stickcafé, contacted me I asked her what "Strickcafé" meant. She said, it's basically what you call knitting together and drinking coffee and tea. Sounds great to me! I'm really happy with the way the final logo turned out. I think you see the translation of the name in the graphics of the logo.
Anna started her online store in 2008. It's a joint project with her mom. The shop is going great and they are having so much fun together. Be sure to check out Anna's online hope www.strickcafe.ch and the blog strickcafe.blogspot.com.
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If you are looking for some graphic design work please check out my online portfolio at JillZielinskiDesigns.com. Ads, books, pattern layout, logos, yarn labels, you name it – doing design work for fellow knitters/crafters is my specialty! Feel free to contact me for rates and availability at jillzielinski@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
FO: Master Charles Hat
I managed to get a few hats done this past week. Two were gifts and went in the mail right away with no time for photos. This one I just finished and am holding on to it just in case we welcome a lil' boy here in a few weeks!
This handsome little pattern is called theMaster Charles Hat and is designed by the lovely Kate Oates of Tot Toppers. There is also a sweater pattern available to go with call the Master Charles Sweater. I definitely think I need to get some yarn so I can make this into a set. Adorable!
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Pattern Source: Master Charles Hat and is designed by the lovely Kate Oates of Tot Toppers
Yarn: Cascade 220
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
This handsome little pattern is called theMaster Charles Hat and is designed by the lovely Kate Oates of Tot Toppers. There is also a sweater pattern available to go with call the Master Charles Sweater. I definitely think I need to get some yarn so I can make this into a set. Adorable!
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Pattern Source: Master Charles Hat and is designed by the lovely Kate Oates of Tot Toppers
Yarn: Cascade 220
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Interrupted
I'm interrupting my baby knits for some much overdue baby gifts. I'm hoping a few baby hats fly off my needles.
Friday, September 30, 2011
FO: Abby's Blanket
My 'just-in-case-it's-a-gril' blanket is finished and it turned out absolutely gorgeous!
It was a little time consuming for me because of the chart work. Although, it wasn't complicated chart work, I was counting my stitches after each round and putting in life-lines so I wouldn't get any mistakes. It was so worth it and I couldn't be happier with the end result. It turned out just perfect.
With this blanket and my 'just-in-case-it's-a-boy' blanket done I can feel a little more ready for the baby to come. These were the two major knits I wanted to get done, anything else that gets finished from here on out will be a bonus!
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Pattern Source: "Abby's Blanket" by the talented Kirsten Kapur of Through The Loops
Yarn: Berroco, Touché
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
It was a little time consuming for me because of the chart work. Although, it wasn't complicated chart work, I was counting my stitches after each round and putting in life-lines so I wouldn't get any mistakes. It was so worth it and I couldn't be happier with the end result. It turned out just perfect.
With this blanket and my 'just-in-case-it's-a-boy' blanket done I can feel a little more ready for the baby to come. These were the two major knits I wanted to get done, anything else that gets finished from here on out will be a bonus!
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Pattern Source: "Abby's Blanket" by the talented Kirsten Kapur of Through The Loops
Yarn: Berroco, Touché
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
LOGO: Mindy Wilkes Designs
When Mindy contacted me to do a logo for her, one of her requests was to design something that reflected her Appalachian roots that she is very proud of. A few icons she requested were a log cabin, rocking chair or a porch swing. To me the idea of the rocking chair totally went with knitting. I could picture her relaxing in a rocking chair, knitting away on her porch, and what a lovely idea that was. Thank you Mindy for contacting me - this is another logo that I'm very pleased to add to my my portfolio.
Mindy is just starting out with designing but already has a few beautiful shawls under her belt. She also tells me that she'll have a few more projects coming out this fall. Please check out her blog Sharp Pointy Sticks and also her Ravelry pattern store HERE.
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If you are looking for some graphic design work please check out my online portfolio at JillZielinskiDesigns.com. Ads, books, pattern layout, logos, yarn labels, you name it – doing design work for fellow knitters/crafters is my specialty! Feel free to contact me for rates and availability at jillzielinski@gmail.com
Mindy is just starting out with designing but already has a few beautiful shawls under her belt. She also tells me that she'll have a few more projects coming out this fall. Please check out her blog Sharp Pointy Sticks and also her Ravelry pattern store HERE.
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If you are looking for some graphic design work please check out my online portfolio at JillZielinskiDesigns.com. Ads, books, pattern layout, logos, yarn labels, you name it – doing design work for fellow knitters/crafters is my specialty! Feel free to contact me for rates and availability at jillzielinski@gmail.com
Friday, September 23, 2011
Almost Abby
Well, I thought this week I'd have more knitting progress but life and pregnancy got in the way.
That's OK though, all is good! Only one more color change to my 'just-in-case-it's-a-gril' blanket. I'm SO excited to see this in all it's finished glory!
That's OK though, all is good! Only one more color change to my 'just-in-case-it's-a-gril' blanket. I'm SO excited to see this in all it's finished glory!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
8 Month Photos
I have to share with you a recent maternity photo session that I had done by my very talented friend Alisa. This photo shoot was kind of a last minute thing and I'm so glad I did it. I'm thrilled with the shots! Below is just one of my favs and there are many more - you can go to THIS LINK if you want to see more.
Alisa works under the name Divine Images Photography. Be sure to check out her site. I already can't wait to see what she'll capture when our precious lil' one arrives!
Alisa works under the name Divine Images Photography. Be sure to check out her site. I already can't wait to see what she'll capture when our precious lil' one arrives!
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