The Meadow Lily Pattern

Last month, I published a new pattern, the Meadow Lily top. This tunic-length top is designed to be reminiscent of a peasant blouse, with a full bodice, a gathered neckline, empire waist, and flared "skirt." It can also be knit longer to make a dress rather than a top. It includes an option for long or short sleeves--long sleeves give it a "Renfest" flavor.

The pattern is designed for DK or light worsted weight yarn, at a gauge of 5.5 stitches per inch on US size 5 needles. It is knit from the top down, entirely in the round with no seaming. Instructions are included for either knit lace or crochet edging for the bottom edge.

The pattern can be purchased through Ravelry. If you are not a member of Ravelry, the "Buy now" button below will allow you to purchase the pattern without registering for Ravelry. If you are interested in selling items knit from this pattern, an inexpensive lifetime cottage license can be purchased through my cart at Their Own Knitted World, or arrangements can be made via email.

Cuddly Cables Sleep Sack pattern is now available!

I had a sweet customer recently who asked if I could do a sleep sack for her baby-to-be, and make it "like Twisty Trousers." She had some other specific requests, so I put everything together and worked up a "prototype":


After a few little tweaks, I knit the customer's yarn (lovely soft Malabrigo!) into this:


The cables on the back turn into the shoulder straps, and I just love how it looks:



As I worked on these, I wrote the pattern, and after some help from my test knitters, it's ready for purchase at Ravelry!



I will have the Seller's Version (an inexpensive unlimited lifetime license) available at Their Own Knitted World when we stock again.

The Braided Britches pattern is coming soon!

On Thursday, May 13 at 9pm EDT, the Braided Britches pattern will be available through Hyena Cart! This pattern was originally based on my Twisty Trousers pattern, although I have developed it further than simply replacing the cable pattern. The pattern is knit in alternating columns of stockinette and braided cables, producing pants that are less fitted (though less stretchy) than Twisty Trousers.

I will also have the pattern available at Ravelry within the next week or so. Licensing will be available for Braided Britches separate from but at the same cost as Twisty Trousers licensing.

This Thursday will also mark the first anniversary of Their Own Knitted World! We will be having a special all-scrappies stocking, and past and future featured fiber artists will be joining us to stock yarn. I am stocking a medium pair of boyish (or GN!) cargo shorties:


If these aren't the perfect pair for your little one, check out the amazing scrappies being offered by the rest of the knitters!

Thanks and updates

First of all, thank you to everyone who bought the Twisty Trousers pattern in January and February. I sent a $30 donation to Doctors Without Borders last week with the proceeds from those sales!

Capella is gearing up for a Grand Re-opening! We've beefed up our line-up to 17 vendors offering a wide variety of items--whatever you want, whatever you need, whatever you can imagine. We we be re-opening on April 19 at noon EDT. I have a few tricks up my sleeve and really need to get in gear to start working on the items I'll be stocking. Because of the big re-opening, I've cut back on custom orders for this month and next, but I hope to be taking on plenty of custom orders again in May.

Their Own Knitted World's April stocking with Mosaic Moon is going to be really exciting! We'll be offering something you truly haven't seen before. Morwenna is, as always, a dyeing genius.

I've been writing again...keep your eyes peeled for a new pattern (Braided Britches) that I hope to release in April!

Right now I'm finishing up a couple of custom orders, then a couple of things for my own kids for Easter and for my toddler's upcoming birthday. Then on to some cute new stuff for the Capella re-opening!

Help for Haiti

Between now and February 28, $2 from each sale of my Twisty Trousers pattern will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for their work in Haiti.

You can purchase the pattern at Their Own Knitted World or by direct download through Ravelry.



Already have or not interested in the Twisty Trousers pattern? Check out the Ravelry pattern database for more designers who are contributing portions of their pattern sales to charities working in Haiti.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

There is plenty of exciting stuff in store for the new year here at Cabbages and Kings.

On January 14th at 9pm Eastern, Their Own Knitted World will be stocking with Selah. Check out all of the wonderful knits and gorgeous yarns that will be in stock!

I'll be stocking a semi-custom on French Moon, a YYMN spot for February, and this stunning Runaround Raglan:




Speaking of the Runaround Raglan, designed by Sarah Fama, I am proud to be a licensed knitter for this pattern now! I will occasionally be offering custom spots specifically for the sweater, and any other custom/semi-custom/YYMN spots can also be used to order the sweater. The sizing runs from a smallish toddler (12-18 months, 22" chest) up to about a size 8 (30" chest). Pricing starts at $50 for a YYMN in the smallest size. Add $5 for each size up, and add $10 for a cardigan rather than a pullover.

Finally, Capella will be stocking at noon Eastern time on January 18--I have a special collaboration planned with April of Pinkebody and will hopefully have a couple more small things to stock as well.

A few updates

I have a few things still listed at Capella:

A newborn Twisty Trousers Santa set:

An infant size cable-knit Santa hat:

Toddler longies:


I also have these lovely soft and snuggly hand-knit and hand-dyed women's socks listed at Their Own Knitted World:

I am in the process of updating my customs list. January is filled already, but I will be adding February spots soon, at either Capella or Their Own Knitted World. Keep your eyes peeled for them and grab them fast, because I will be cutting back a little on how many custom orders I will do each month. If you miss a spot and are looking for Twisty Trousers, check out my list of licensed Twisty Trousers Knitters. There are now three other talented knitters able to make Twisty Trousers for you!

Capella Congo Grand Opening!

I have been fortunate enough to "meet" a fabulous group of other knitters and crafters, and we will be opening a new congo on Hyena Cart tomorrow at 12pm Eastern: Capella! We will be stocking longies, hats, tees, dresses, collaborations, and a bunch of other adorable items. I will be stocking some new cable-knit longies and hats, as well as my first custom spot for the new year. Come check us out!

Licensed Cabbages and Kings Knitters

Mary Kate at PKat Pants
PKat Pants store
mkpovak@gmail.com

Megan at Peace.Love.Wool
Peace.Love.Wool's gallery
mflanaganporter@gmail.com

Brandilyn at Kenzie's Kozies
Kenzie's Kozies on Hyena Cart
Kenzie's Kozies on Etsy
brandilyn@kenzieskozies.com

AmyLynn at Muskoka Bear Bums
Muskoka Bear Bums on Etsy
muskokabearbums@gmail.com

Pam at The Little Knit Shoppe
The Little Knit Shoppe on Hyena Cart
p.robertson@xplornet.com

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April at Pinkebody
Pinkebody on Hyena Cart
Pinkebody on Etsy
Pinkebody on Facebook
pinkebody@yahoo.com

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Cuddly Cables Sleep Sack Licensed Knitters

Tina at ELC Knits
ELC Knits on Hyena Cart
tina_clewis@yahoo.com

Mary at Lamb's Little World
Lamb's Little World on Hyena Cart

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Meadow Lily Licensed Knitters

April at Pinkebody
Pinkebody on Hyena Cart
Pinkebody on Etsy
Pinkebody on Facebook
pinkebody@yahoo.com

Laura at Teene Comforts
Teene Comforts on Hyena Cart
kidsrgifts@verizon.net

Heather at Bottomstoppers
Bottomstoppers on Hyena Cart
bodiejake@gmail.com

Melissa at Sweet T and Pickles
Sweet T and Pickles on Hyena Cart
Sweet T and Pickles at Serendipity
btutterr@bellsouth.net


If you are interested in a custom order for any of these patterns, please contact me or one of these licensed knitters. Knitters who are not listed here are not approved Cabbages and Kings knitters. If you are interested in obtaining a cottage license, please contact me at cabbageskingsknits@gmail.com

Pattern and Licensing Information

My Twisty Trousers pattern is now available for purchase! It can be purchased through Hyena Cart at Their Own Knitted World or by instant download on Ravelry.

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The Braided Britches pattern can be purchased at Their Own Knitted World or by instant download at Ravelry.

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Cottage licensing is also available for either pattern for $40 for an unlimited lifetime license. At my discretion, you may be required to submit pictures of a completed item before the license can be granted. If you have purchased a pattern and are interested in obtaining a license, please contact me at cabbageskingsknits@gmail.com Licensing for all other patterns is available through Hyena Cart at Their Own Knitted World at the link above.

I told you I'm no good at this

I know, it's been over a week since I updated...didn't I say I'm not very good at these things?

Not blogging doesn't mean I haven't been busy!

Here's some of what I've been working on...

More brown Twisty Trousers...these are what the last pair were actually supposed to look like:

Laura's girly ruffled braided Twisty Trousers on Retro Baby Knits' "Enchanted":


And my longies for the October stocking at Their Own Knitted World...Stash Up Yarns' "Harvest Gold" in girly 18M longies with a lace cuff:



I've also been sneaking in a little time to work on more fall woollies for my own little guy, shhh! He's finally going to have his own pair of Twisty Trousers (his only pair until now were my very first, rather flawed, prototype pair).

The really big news is that my Twisty Trousers pattern is going to be available very soon! Look for it at Their Own Knitted World's stocking this Thursday, October 8, at 9pm Eastern. I'm very excited about this and I hope some you will be too.

It's International Babywearing Week!

This week is International Babywearing Week! I don't generally plan to write a lot of stuff here that's not related to knitting, but babywearing is something very near and dear to me. I have three children, and have worn them all; my 4-year-old still occasionally asks to "go on your back" and my 17-month-old has been worn at least part of every day of his life by his daddy or me. Babywearing is one of the absolutely best parenting decisions we ever made, in so many ways. If you're interested in learning more about babywearing, the link above is a great place to start. The forums at TheBabyWearer were my online "home" for several years, as well.

In honor of IBW, here are some of my favorite babywearing pictures of my family:










As this year's theme says..."Close Enough to Kiss":

Almost caught up!

Last week, I finished these gorgeous brown Twisty Trousers:


And then I found out that I had misread my emails and had done them in the wrong cable pattern! Luckily I had more of this yarn on hand and was able to knit a new pair without ripping this pair completely out. Therefore, this pair will be available soon at Their Own Knitted World!

I knitted as fast as I possibly could this week and managed to get both pairs done for Ronda without too much of a delay.

Medium Twisty Trousers in Moss green Cestari:




And the correct brown pair, XL braided cable Twisty Trousers:


And both pairs together--won't these look cute on big brother and little brother?


This weekend I have been working on the semi-custom order from September's Nurturing Threads stocking at Their Own Knitted World. This is "Wicked Rainbow":


I hope to be done in a couple of days and then move on to Laura's newborn/small Twisty Trousers.

Simple pleasures

I love knitting cables. I love working with gorgeous hand-dyed colorways. Sometimes I even love doing both at once. But sometimes...simple is better. I have quite a few cool and funky and interesting pairs of longies planned for my toddler for this fall/winter. But I also wanted to be able to dress him in a nice solid pair of "slacks" without having to give up our wool to do so. So I whipped up the plainest, simplest pair of longies I've ever done--solid navy blue Cestari with an elastic waist and a half-linen stitch cuff:



The XL brown Twisty Trousers are still in progress...I'm on the second leg but I haven't taken a picture since I took this one yesterday morning:


I also cast on the baby brother pair in Moss green last night since the brown pair is too big to fit in my project bag now and I needed a small project to take with me last night. I'm hoping to get a ton of pictures of that pair as I work on them so I can use the pictures for my Twisty Trousers pattern, which is getting closer and closer to completion.