Stitch Poet Designs
May 28th, 2007 by turtlegirl76
Stitch Poet, aka Champagne Maker (that’s a name, not an occupation) is a local Charlotte knitwear designer. Charlotte Yarn has been carrying her patterns recently, and when I came into work on Saturday I discovered we were having a trunk show of her work. 2 of the samples caught my eye and here they are, already finished.
The day started out slow, then Stacey showed up with her saturday knitting group, the Charlotte Purls. All hell broke loose then. Heh. Just kidding, but we did have fun! Michelle reminded me about the first pattern, “Passin’ the Dress Code”, that I had first seen when I walked in that day. We decided to have a knit-a-long on it. Well, sorry Michelle. Stacey had to go and open her mouth with a challenge. She joked that I’d have it done by Monday, then Sunday. Well, I finished it that night.
Pattern: “Passin’ the Dress Code” a Stitch Poet design by Champagne Maker
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky in color 16011 (2 balls)
Needles: Denise Interchangeables in US 10 & 11
Started: 4:30 pm Saturday
Finished: 9:30pm Saturday with a break for driving home from the shop and driving to the grocery store and making (and eating) dinner
Yes, you read that right. Denise Interchangeables. I broke down and bought the pink set on Saturday. Supposedly because I wanted to cast on right away for the capelet, but also because I’d been eyeing it for some time and everyone I know in Charlotte that has them, loves them. I figure they’ll be good for my planned summer lace knitting due to their grippy nature. So far, I really like them!
Next up was nice little cozy capelet called “Smart Girl”. I made this yesterday afternoon.
(Pardon the lack of makeup. Fortunately the morning light has blown out my face a bit so you can’t tell.)
Pattern: “Smart Girl” a Stitch Poet design by Champagne Maker
Yarn: Noro Kochoran in color #17
Needles: Denise Interchangeables US 11 & 13 and Clover Bamboo DPNs in US 8 for the i-cord.
Started: 4pm on Sunday
Finished: 11 pm on Sunday night with a break for a drive to Michaels for the ribbon for “Passin’ the Dress Code”, dinner, and a 2.5 hour nap on the couch.
I love me some quick projects. Calvin was so busy watching my fingers fly this weekend that he’s completely worn out.
If you would like to purchase the patterns featured in todays post, please call Charlotte Yarn at 704-373-7442.
The capelets are beautiful. Are the patterns available for sale anywhere?
Those are adorable! I think I’m going to need that first pattern!
And did Stacey not learn from my mistake in issuing the Tomato challenge?
WOW, I am impressed. Things do fly off your needles. They both look gorgeous.
I might have to make one for those days when we are too cheap to put the heat on, but it is a tad cold.
those capelets look beautiful. they’re just the ticket to keep the chill off of your shoulders on a summer knit.
calvin is adorable as usual. poor guy, being taunted by toy refrigerator magnet turtles and kittens!
Wow, you have been busy, they are both fab - no wonder Calvin is exhaused!
I wish I could knit 1/4 as fast as you!! The capelets are gorgeous!
Those are too cute, and they look faaahhhbulous on you! I wish I could pull off a capelet!
You’re too cute - make up or not. I like the red cabled one better - and am impressed at how quickly you made them. I working on a capelet for Willow right now and it’s taking foooooorrrreeeeverrrr. Okay, myabe I’m just severely bored with it.
Both are beautiful! Go you!!! They look really good! I would never, ever, knit challenge you for sure!!
Awww, those are so sweet! Lovely design aside, that first one gives a great glimpse of your potential as Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween. Why TG, what cozy shoulders you have!
Cool capelets! And the kitty photo is too much.
I LOVE those capelets.
I have had a capelet on my wish pattern list forever.
Where can I get the patterns??
How cute are those?! Great job! And they look fabulous on you too!!
LMAO!!!! I HATE YOU CRISTI!!!! LOL!!!
You are unbelievable! Look at you with your big ole grin and lightspeed knitting fingers! Cute @ Calvin being worn out by lookingat you! Haha
Glad you didn’t do the chocolate ribbin! *kisses* Hahaha!
I don’t know how I missed this yesterday! Dang cache!
LOL @ All hell broke loose! So glad we all came in!!
So where did you go to the pool?? :o) I see that swim suit!
Very cute!!!! I really like the Passin’ the Dress Code one. Hm, I wonder now if a capelet would help with the frozen tundra of my office.
OMG!!! Your fingers are on crack…lol!!!! How do you knit sooo fast….I refuse to believe you stopped to eat or even drive home….two projects in one weekend? What Tha’? I’m like Stacey…I almost hate you….but I can’t! That Capelet is gorgeous…And I’m right behind you….I’ll just have to cast on soon, so I can be numero dos in finishing this project. Who said Christi was competitive?
But for real….It looks great…and red is your color! I had fun in the shop this weekend…I hope to see you soon…
You’re just so flipping cute. Great capelets, adorable cat.
Your cat? Super cute. Cashmerino superchunky, huh? I have a few skeins that I’ve been meaning to destash, perhaps I should reconsider…
Well, dang if they don’t look better on you than they do on me and I made the dang things up! Thanks for posting such great pictures! I’m a starving artist so every bit of publicity helps! Hope to see you soon at Charlotte Yarn. Let’s knit together with Piper and Remi sometime! I have a line sheet that I email out often that pictures all of my available patterns for those that don’t live near a shop that carries my stuff and a mailing list for updates (when they are available) as well as jewelry and handmade clothing. Starving artist, remember? I’m make anything for a buck!
Y’all have fun knittin’, and keep it up! It feeds my family!