KIS Designs

Sending out wishes for a very Happy New Year.   May your 2016 be filled with fun, friends, fiber---and let's not forget about caffeine! My gift to you:   Keep your coffee cozy-warm without losing your grip on your cup with this quick-to-knit project. 2016 is the year to Bust Some Stash! Grab some leftover yarn, your favorite caffeinated beverage and get started here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/java-jumper-2

Free Pattern! Designed for Cloudborn Fibers yarn, Thistledown Cap is a unisex slouch-style hat sized to fit children and adults.  Knit in Cloudborn's wonderful Fine Highland Wool yarn, this hat is no slouch--when it comes to keeping you warm, that is! Grab your FREE Pattern Here: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/thistledown-cap/173809?rceId=1447863539945~44azg5ez or Here:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thistledown-cap Get your hands on this fabulous yarn Here: http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/cloudborn-highland-worsted-yarn/24547?rceId=1448119554135~wx63u644 Happy Knitting all!

Over the past couple of weeks I have been busily re-stocking my Etsy shop with shiny new earrings for the holiday season.   Visit  https://www.etsy.com/shop/kisdesigns  to see all the new goodies!  

https://www.youtube.com/embed/FkHLNYzkOSE I am so excited to share my Rimrock Shawl has been selected as finalist for the Craftsys 2015 Awards! Please join me in cheering on my fellow nominee's and tune in to  TheCraftys.com  to see the winners announced live via streaming video on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

At long last, "Thicket" is complete and ready for release.  Thicket features rugged texture which is set against a smooth stockinette background which plays into the starkly contrasting colors.  A beautiful, leafy border gives grace and movement to the shawl, making this a stand-out piece that you will want to knit (and wear) again and again! Ready to Cast On?  Grab your copy of "Thicket" here: 

I recently purchased a beautiful fiber braid from a Dicentra Designs at a trunk show our shop was hosting.  This lovely braid has been calling to me from my spinning basket for several weeks...I finally answered that call!   It took me three days to spin, ply and block this giant skein which is comprised of polwarth, merino and bamboo and the colors are amazing!   It is now calling to me once more.  This time, from my knitting basket.....I...must...answer!

The Road Ahead: It’s not always straight, and it’s not always smooth, but oh, what a ride! Winding, twisting texture and miles of garter stitch make up this simple asymmetrical shawl which is knit in one piece from side to side. The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to you door -The Beatles Ready to Cast On?  Grab your copy of The Road Ahead here: