Celtic Braid Royal Neck Warmer

I finally finished my new design "Celtic Braid Royal Neck Warmer". I think it is more for the intermediate than for beginners but if you like the challenge give it a try.
It is a combination of two famous patterns sewn together in a perfect harmony. I couldn't help myself and knitted in my favorite color PURPLE witch is also the color of royalty; or so I am told.
Blocking is highly recommended so the intricate work and the braided top can truly be seen.
I am going to ask three or four people to test knit this project before I put it up for sale, just want to make sure there are no errors in the pattern itself. If you are interested it is up for testing in "free pattern tester group" in Ravelry until May 7, 2011.
If you are interested let me know, pm me on Ravelry if you want to test any of my pattern.

A new stitch marker for sale

My new design is almost finished, I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Another pattern will follow shortly so stay toned if you are interested.
I have another hobby, stitch markers. Here are some of easiest one to put together.
For sale from $2.00 and up, buy 4 for $8.

You can find me in Ravelry as "ladychatia".

A Very Simple Ribbed Hat

This is another great pattern that anyone can make from a beginner to advance knitters and simple to follow instructions.
You can find the free pattern in Ravelry.
More to come real soon...

The Royal Celtic Cables Neck Warmer is done

I took a few patterns from different places, altering them and combining it into one wonderful looking piece.
The Royal Neck warmer is an alteration made to minimize the neck area in order to add the cable piece. I made the Celtic Cables from the book "Knitting on the Edge" and added it as the neck warmer.

Parking for Knitters only

Life is like a glass of lemon aid, sometimes sour, bitter and other times can be as sweet as honey. I have become the living acknowledgment of this concept.
Here are a few perfect examples:
Bitter, sour lemons

This one is a little sweet

and the honey pot of all times


I need a little distraction to focus on my objective. So I took a trip to several places with a few friend. We had a wonderful time for lunch in an oriental restaurant, shopping in a very nice yarn store (famous knitters place), then we went to a farmers market where we bought lots of vegies. The day was entirely as sweet as honey and it certainly sweetened the sour life I've been having.

Peace at last, the worries are gone and I feel freeeeeeeee....

Small Breathing Mask

Here it is the smaller version to the Cold / Dust Breathing mask. I thought I try another pattern for a child or adult who like a small mask. Great for cold days or dusty roads while biking or jogging. I use mine constantly since I suffer from allergies and the cold weather triggers my asthma.
Hot pink to match my walking outfit.


You can decorate it with an embroidered mouth and /or mustache. Beads can also be added for the diva in your life.
While in cold days I may want to cover the entire face this smaller mask is the perfect size for covering the nose.

Chemo caps are here

But first let me share a few pictures that will really put a smile on your faces.



Patches and Miki are enjoying a relaxing nap together. Who said dogs and cats are enemies, no one told this two about it.



Ok now lets talk about the chemo caps. Even though I have been very busy this month with a lot of visitors from up north I still managed to knit up a bunch of chemo caps. We had time to tan, swim in the pool, enjoy a day or two at the beach and lots of quality time enjoying each others company.
This is one of the nicest chemo cap I knitted.



"Shedir" by Jenna Wilson was published in www.Knitty.com
I found it to be a little difficult since it was my first chart pattern. But I think the end result speaks for itself. I really enjoyed knitting it and will enjoy it more giving it away to someone who will cherish it.



This lacy beauty is from Patternworks free patterns. It is one of the easiest ones and it only took about an hour to knit up.



I knitted a carry bag for my I-pod, a small bag to store earphones and the pedometer devise. Easy projects that took less than an hour to finish.



and lastly I knitted this Japanese doll from Flutterby Patch
http://flutterbypatch.typepad.co.uk/flutterby_patch/2009/02/japanese-garden.html
She has a great deal of amigurumi patterns free.