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Knitting proceeds apace.

September 28th, 2005 Leave a comment Go to comments

Jayne hat orders have slacked off some, although I’m still getting them. It’s all to the good, though. I’ve come to the conclusion that the only way I can fill gift requests is to start slotting them into the queue as if they’re paid orders. Otherwise they get pushed to the back and never done. I started Tyrathia’s scarf… when? April? Oy. It’s a little further along than this picture, but not much.

I’ve started offering knitting kits for the Jayne hats, with pattern and helpful tips, pompom, and enough yarn to knit a men’s hat. Those have been going like hotcakes this week, as everybody suddenly realizes, “Oh, crap, I haven’t made my hat yet!”

I’m contemplating setting aside part of wearwithstyle specifically to sell patterns – I’ve got some cute ones. And my daughter gave me an idea yesterday for something that I think would be quick, fun, and sellable.

Also, I’d like to knit her a sweater that looks like the shirt worn by JoJo of “JoJo’s Circus” on Playhouse Disney.
JoJo
We don’t get anything but basic cable, but my father is so sweet and records the shows for my daughter. She loves clowns, and she wants to be JoJo for Halloween, although I think the Disney store costume may be too small. I had to drive my cousin’s family somewhere yesterday, and I noticed that my six year old girl is as tall as their ten year old son. She’ll outstrip me easily before long. Sometimes it can be tough to find cute girly things that aren’t all Brittney-fied.

Of course, for the sweater, I’d have to find the time to make up the pattern and then to knit it. If I did, I’d probably offer the pattern for free, since House of Mouse is notoriously touchy about people selling Disney-related paraphernalia.

Looking forward to some quality knitting time during “Lost” tonight. We’d better hear about the raft, or I’ll be very irritated!

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  1. September 28th, 2005 at 14:54 | #1

    I still haven’t watched that episode yet! *turns on the media player*

    I’m with ya on kids clothes. Billie’s only four and appropriate clothing is hard to find.

  2. September 28th, 2005 at 14:54 | #2

    I still haven’t watched that episode yet! *turns on the media player*

    I’m with ya on kids clothes. Billie’s only four and appropriate clothing is hard to find.

  3. September 28th, 2005 at 17:04 | #3

    Gymboree is my solution for the Brittney-fied clothes (which DO extend down into the toddler sizes, ugh!) – really good quality, cute cute cute and you can get amazing deals with the sales. If they are too pricey, check to see if there is an outlet nearby or use eBay.

  4. September 28th, 2005 at 17:04 | #4

    Gymboree is my solution for the Brittney-fied clothes (which DO extend down into the toddler sizes, ugh!) – really good quality, cute cute cute and you can get amazing deals with the sales. If they are too pricey, check to see if there is an outlet nearby or use eBay.

  5. September 28th, 2005 at 17:14 | #5

    Kohl’s seems to have some good stuff too. Thank goodness she likes her school uniform – she’s prone to wear it all day instead of changing clothes when she gets home.

    I’ll look at Gymboree, but they may not extend up to her size. She’s moving into a size 8-10 now.

  6. September 28th, 2005 at 17:14 | #6

    Kohl’s seems to have some good stuff too. Thank goodness she likes her school uniform – she’s prone to wear it all day instead of changing clothes when she gets home.

    I’ll look at Gymboree, but they may not extend up to her size. She’s moving into a size 8-10 now.

  7. September 28th, 2005 at 17:15 | #7

    Yeah. And may I add, whoever decided that “BRAT” and “SPOILED ROTTEN” and “BAD GIRL” are good things to put on a shirt clearly did not have kids of their own.

    She’s six. Being jaded, sarcastic, and ironic can wait.

  8. September 28th, 2005 at 17:15 | #8

    Yeah. And may I add, whoever decided that “BRAT” and “SPOILED ROTTEN” and “BAD GIRL” are good things to put on a shirt clearly did not have kids of their own.

    She’s six. Being jaded, sarcastic, and ironic can wait.

  9. September 28th, 2005 at 18:08 | #9

    I just checked Gymboree’s website. In store, they go up to size 9 for little girls; online it’s up to size 12.

  10. September 28th, 2005 at 18:08 | #10

    I just checked Gymboree’s website. In store, they go up to size 9 for little girls; online it’s up to size 12.

  11. Anonymous
    September 29th, 2005 at 16:06 | #11

    girls clothes

    T – I hope this comment isn’t too late, you are Ms. Speedy on your journal! Check out garnet hill (www.garnethill.com) and hanna anderson (www.hannaanderson.com) for clothes for your daughter – they are a little pricey, but they are logo free, all natural fibers (cotton, silk and wool)*super*cute and they carry everything from really cute stockings to shoes to gloves, to coats, skirts, pants, tops, scarves – they have it all!

    Hanna Anderson also has a hand-me-down program – you send in your outgrowns, they donate them to children in need, and give you a discount on your next order.

    I like supporting these kind of places.

    –Isa

  12. Anonymous
    September 29th, 2005 at 16:06 | #12

    girls clothes

    T – I hope this comment isn’t too late, you are Ms. Speedy on your journal! Check out garnet hill (www.garnethill.com) and hanna anderson (www.hannaanderson.com) for clothes for your daughter – they are a little pricey, but they are logo free, all natural fibers (cotton, silk and wool)*super*cute and they carry everything from really cute stockings to shoes to gloves, to coats, skirts, pants, tops, scarves – they have it all!

    Hanna Anderson also has a hand-me-down program – you send in your outgrowns, they donate them to children in need, and give you a discount on your next order.

    I like supporting these kind of places.

    –Isa

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