Dear Knitting, How I've Missed You!

I've been so busy this summer with school and a new job [not to mention Etsy, family, friends; but you know how that is] that I haven't had much time for making much of anything. Just whipping out a little bag here and there, and making a pair of feed bag shorts [inside joke; will clue you in later if your interested!]. But I have not had time to sit and enjoy the process of 'knit one purl one' and watch with wonder as 'something' emerges.

I recently bought a pattern for button down fingerless mitts from knitter, designer and fellow Etsyian, Lynette McPherson, of Fern Wood Wool Works. The pattern has been fun; not quite a beginners pattern, but no doubt easily understood and well explained. She also designs knit socks, leg warmers and even baby mitts and leg warmers!

All I have left to do for this right hand mitt is pick out some buttons to sew on, weave in the loose ends and ...

... finish the ribbing on the thumb.

Then, on the the left mitt! I can't wait to get started and have these this fall and winter to keep my hands cozy at the drafty feed store I work at. I'll post photos of the completed pair when I have had time to finish them. Thanks Lynette, for the beautiful design!

Have a terrific Tuesday.

Kerry

Your One-Of-A-Kind Items

When you order a unique item from my shop on Etsy, each item in your order comes in unique packaging.

I use scraps of material left over from other creative projects and create a simple, and reusable bag. It is made to fit each item only after you have purchased it from my shop.

So, not only do you receive a one of a kind item; but you also receive a handy little bag that you can reuse with all kinds of things.

Simple, natural, original.

How will you use your unique items? How will you use the unique bags they come in?

You can share your ideas here, or on the Simply Natural Designs Facebook page. You can post pictures and helpful tips for other friends on facebook.

Thank you for reading and supporting my business.
Have a blessed day,
Kerry

Treasury - Of Gray and Yellow

I've finally delved into the beautiful world of Treasurys on Etsy. What a wonderful way to share the amazing finds on this unique little website. I love to browse through the new Treasurys made by my fellow Etsyins and see what beauty can be found there.

Today, I actually made my own Treasury, inspired by the simple beauty of a cold gray winter day, penetrated by the clear brilliants of the cold sunshine.

These days are gray and yellow - My first Treasury

Please let me know what you think.