My SARAHS

My SARAHS.

A belated Valentine to "my" Sarahs...two new hat patterns:

SARAH is a knit hat filled with yummy cables that twist all the way to the top. 

Squish!

Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky

Colorway: Mineral Heather 

Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky

Colorway: Dove Heather

Where would I be without you, my little sister who sometimes acts like the big sister? SARAH, I am so proud to be your sister and so happy that you're happy. This hat is named after you. Love you. 

SARAHJAY is a ribbed hat that knits up quickly with chunky yarn and utilizes two needle sizes to ensure a great cozy fit. It is a hat that "gets you". Haha. 

Yarn: Knitpicks Brava Bulky

Colorway: Fairy Tale

 

SARAHJAY. Who knew all those letter-writing, angst filled years ago what a journey our friendship would take together. I may not see you for months/years but you're still my "BFF". 

What an amazing woman you have become. Love you, mama! 

Both FREE patterns, details and more photos available on RAVELRY (links provided below):
SARAH hat pattern
SARAHJAY hat pattern
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Happy Knitting!

Love,

Hannah AKA UmmaShin

SHANNON cowl

Hello my peeps. 

Want a cowl to go with your JANE hat? Meet SHANNON! 

Shannon is an elegant chunky cowl featuring squishy ribbed cables and lace and requires only a single skein of bulky yarn. This cowl is fully reversible and can be dressed up or down. 

Way back in the mommyHOOD days I met Shannon and have grown to love her dearly. 

Shannon you are uniquely talented, your creative overflow inspires so many including me and I love ya to pieces. Not to mention you are so generous with your advice and friendship. 

Hope you enjoy this pattern. xo.  

I don't know what's up with my camera, but this is the actual color of the cowl. 

Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky Superwash

Colorway: Dove Heather

This stuff blocks beautifully! 

Peace out, yo.

LINK to SHANNON pattern on Ravelry. 

Happy Knitting!

Love, Hannah AKA UmmaShin

happy feet

Slightly embarrassing factoid about these socks...apparently I cast them on almost a year ago! What the? Anyway, they're finally done and boy are my feet happy!

look at the cute happy stripes.

I honestly didn't want to take them off to take this shot! haha.

My gauge weirdly has changed significantly between socks, so one is a bit bigger than the other. But who's going to be looking at them side by side? 

It's not a beauty contest. I refuse to let it bother me. 

The short-row heel.

I used JSSBO as the bind-off. 

It's a little loose but I have weeny little calves so I wasn't expecting them to be anything but.

This little person definitely enjoys them too!

happy hump day!

Regina

As a mom, there are definitely days where you feel a little "blah". We'll leave it at that.

Enter the Regina hat. 

Guaranteed to take away the blahs leaving you with a little "swoosh" in your step.

The perfect hat for pining away in a castle tower, waiting for Prince Charming. 

bahaha. 

There were so many awesome hats popping up in the Downton Abbey KAL thread and my shawlette is slow-going, so I cast on!

This was such a quick knit, but the clever construction and design details make this so fun to make and wear. I knit it using Vintage Chunky in charcoal and DK Merino Style by Knitpicks in teal. 

Both were in my stash...woot woot!

the fan detail is stitched on after blocking. I love the Art Deco feel of this element.

The pattern is a *free!* pattern by Carina Spencer and can be found here.

close-up of the fan.

The best thing about this pattern's construction is that you can truly use any yarn, which is awesome for stash-busting.  My head is swimming with all the possible combinations! 

Can't wait to knit another one!

happy

Why am I super happy today? Oh, well it may be because I had this super cute hat pattern named after ME! How awesome is that? 

Head over to luvinthemommyhood for the deets!

I also finally decided on my project for the Downton Abbey KAL hosted by luvinthemommyhood.

Little Colonnade Shawl by Stephen West

Happy Monday everyone!

Two Little Elves

I made this hat for myself but it turned out way too small, so I bequeathed it upon my little elf:

Of course another little elf wanted to join the party.

happy little elves.

reminded me of another pair of mischevious little elves...

It's officially November, which means it's time to get crackin' on Christmas presents. I actually have a plan, which means there's a greater chance that all the presents will actually get done. Yay for handmade goodies!

bzzzz...

Jill's simple "Sewing for Me" post on Homemade by Jill made me realize how long it had been since I sewed/made something for myself, so I made this hat using the Berroco Phannie pattern:

I also wanted to create a Spring Beanie to list in the shop. Spring inspiration - bumblebees! Here's my interpretation of nature's fat little friend:

Bluebee Beret

Violets

My wee ones are bright and happy despite their drippy noses and hacking coughs...last night was horrible but I am optimistic for tonight. We are on the mend, yeah!

Managed to create a headband. This is an embellishment of one I had previously made for Ellie and I like how it turned out. It's listed in the shop now as the VIOLETS headband:

Giveaway Shout-Outs

UMMASHIN'S GOODIES GIVEAWAY: enter HERE

Thanks KIMMY , AMELIA and GRANDMA62 for spreading the word!

Links to their fabulous Etsy stores:
Kimmydukes
Granny's Postcards
Chunky J Kids

Chunky J wearing Ummashin custom creation!

Ummashin Giveaway PART TWO

Hello my lovelies...
Homemade By Jill has graciously agreed to host my August Giveaway. The winner will receive a baby item of their choice in the size they need up to 4T. Amazing!

Would you love to win? Know anyone who would?

Enter at http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com. Giveaway ends Friday, so spread the word!

xoxo