spring kids fleece

sewed these up a few weekends ago
now they're available at Mag-Big

crocheted dread tube pattern

well, now that i'm a full time toddler teacher, i've had much less time to make things, and even less time to share them on here. i've done a bit of knitting and crocheting this winter, but not much due to carpal tunnel. and sewn a few gifts here and there.

furthermore, i've been meaning to share some crochet and knit patterns i've created over the years. and with the hints of spring weather in the air it seemed a good time to post this fishnet headband pattern i created last year (even tho' i recently cut all my hair short and can no longer wear mine)

i designed this fishnet tube as a way to keep my dreads up out of the
way, but it's great for anyone with a lot of hair. i wanted something
cotton & open so i wouldn't get too hot.
i used:
4.5 mm hook
(A) Cascade yarns Luna (orange), (B) Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria
(pink) (C) Cascade yarns Luna (red, used up some leftovers and added a
bit more color in the middle fishnet section)
but any combo of hook and yarn will work
Chain 63 in A (or other multiple of 3 to get the size needed)
1. join with slip stitch, ch2 (counts as 1st st), hdc around (63 sts),
join sl st.
2. switch to B, ch3 (counts as 1st st), dc around, join sl st.
3. switch to A, ch1 *ch3, skip 2, sc in next* repeat ** around, last
one ch3, sl st into 1st ch1 to join.
4. sl st2 (to get to middle of 1st ch3) now *ch3, sc into previous
round's ch3* to end, join sl st.
5. repeat round 4.
6. switch to color B, ch3 *dc into each ch st, skip all sc's*
repeat rounds 3-6 twice more (or more for bigger hair)
finish by switching to color A, hdc around
finished dimensions are 22 in around, and 6 in tall (unstretched)

victorian shirt dress

 i don't know about you, but if i get stuck and loose momentum on a project it can be many months before i pick it up again and finish it.

all the chilly weather we've been having inspired me to finally deal with the collar i was having trouble with, and add the pearl snaps to this figure flattering shirt dress. a prototype for what i hope will become a mainstay of the elzzadoll line.
i designed it after falling in love with the tailoring of the Victorian jacket i made at halloween from a "Truly Victorian" pattern.

 i played with western shirt style cuffs, and plan to add yoke details to future shirt dresses

photo credit to my amazing 5 yr old, my go to fashion photographer

the maiabella holster

introducing the original maiabella holster!

commissioned by my bestfriend looking for more comfortable 

weight distribution than a purse after a back injury

this 5 pocketed, reversible friend will soon be available to the general public

a comfy way to keep your necessities close at hand at outdoor festivals, night clubs, 

or whenever you don't want a big heavy bag

look for them soon on etsy, or contact me for a custom built bag

new ideas

I'm working on some new items for summer, great for festivals, faires, or burning the man:
faerie headbands and recycled t-shirt gypsy fingerless gloves
available now on etsy

check back for more soon

Extreme Batman!

My favorite customer commissioned a pair of double batman littlenerdpants

peter pan

one of kiddo's best buddies is having his birthday party this weekend. his mom says he's been playing Peter Pan a lot lately. so, lacking in green felt, i dug into my sweater stash to see if i could find something to make a hat from.
what i found was even better; a nubby moss green sleeveless sweater someone gave me to repurpose. it was immediately obvious that if i took the sides in, making the armholes smaller, it would make a perfect tunic. once i did that, i realized the pieces from the sides were just big enough to fashion a little pixie cap.

now if i can just find a few more tops like this so i can make more peter pan costumes...