waldorf mama

knitting in progress...

i'm teaching another little knitting workshop here in our waldorf community over the next couple of weeks (once again, on my felted water bottle carrier!)...so naturally, i've been preparing several samples in various stages so that i can demonstrate some of the tips and techniques i use when knitting this pattern. it's fun coming up with new and creative color combinations - each destined to be one-of-a-kind!

i'm planning on selling these (and many more that i'll be knitting in the months to come!) at our school's annual winter fair, on december 3. if you're in or near austin, texas, i hope you'll join us for this fantastic and full-filled event (more details to come as we get closer to december)!

this moment...

a single photo capturing a simple, special, extraordinary moment from the week. inspired by soulemama.

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this week, i am grateful for...

:: maya's excitement at beginning her new irish dancing class (although i forgot to bring her white socks)!

:: the release of my new felted flute/recorder bag pattern!

:: the joy of teaching another knitting workshop here in our waldorf community, using my felted water bottle carrier pattern!

in gratitude,

shelley

my felted flute/recorder bag pattern is now available!

i am happy to finally announce that my felted flute/recorder bag pattern is now available on ravelry! i'm quite thrilled about the release of this little pattern as it's actually been a long time in coming. and it's truly such a fun, easy and useful knit!

for the experienced beginner knitter, this is a simple pattern for a knit-in-the-round (from the bottom up) felted flute or recorder drawstring bag. instructions for two size variations are given - one for a 10.5 inch choroi flute (or similar) and one for a 13 inch wooden recorder (or similar) - both, of which, are instruments that are traditionally taught in waldorf schools. and, as with all of my other felting endeavors, this pattern was created specifically with malabrigo worsted merino in mind. a perfectly lovely and mindful way to keep your and/or your child's instruments protected and safe!

i hope you enjoy creating a felted flute or recorder bag of your own!

a felted recorder bag...

here is the finished felted recorder bag prototype i've been working on. and as a result, i will be releasing my new felted flute/recorder bag pattern tomorrow in my ravelry pattern store! it will have instructions for both the longer length, for recorder, and the slightly shorter length, for flute (like maya's felted flute bag)...

oh how i love knitting and creating patterns for useful items in mindful ways!

p.s. check out soulemama today and see the little knitted bloom dress/tunic i made for her sweet annabel. :)

september 11...

in remembrance of those who lost and gave their lives striving to help others on that fateful day ten years ago...

...may we all choose peace!

this moment...

a single photo capturing a simple, special, extraordinary moment from the week. inspired by soulemama.

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this week, i am grateful for...

:: my new-to-me rocking chair!

:: cooler morning temperatures.

:: finishing up old knitting projects.

in gratitude,

shelley

in my knitting basket...

this week, true to my word (and my commitment to myself)...i'm continuing to complete more of my unfinished projects. first up is a second prototype i began working on some time ago for an upcoming pattern i'll be releasing (very soon!) - a felted flute/recorder bag. (granted, i've only made a very slight bit of continued progress on this second bag, but progress...none the less!) the first version i made was a birthday gift for maya for her flute - way back in march (resulting in a few requests then for a pattern ASAP). so i'm quite excited to finally be nearing the release of this, as i've had it on my 'to do' list for so long now!

i'm also finishing up a few more of my felted water bottle carriers...

and surprise, surprise...i have a yarn update this week, as well!

malabrigo merino worsted, in citrus...

and in seleccion privada M...

100 pure wool worsted merino single, in yellow baby...

and in hasen...

what creative endeavor are you working on this week?