Shop News: Lady Bows Series

I'm highlighting today some hand crocheted fingerless gloves from my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. Lady Bows are available in a lot of colors and textures, some tweed and some with contrast tipping and bows. The ones here are the mainstays...meaning I will remake them as they sell. Other colors found in my shop are one of kind...once gone are gone! 

I love black and ivory together! This pair is in a super soft Pima cotton and are perfect for year round! 

Ivory with black bows and tipping. 

Buttercup yellow! Again in Pima cotton. 

Another favorite color combination. Ivory with red tipping and bows. These are Pima Cotton as well with Merino contrast. 

And finally, the solid cherry red in Merino wool! These are only available during the holiday season, November-February. I may only make one pair a season, so don't wait too long! 

I do take custom orders, should there be a special color or yarn you desire! 

My Projects: Ombre and Cherry Red Fingerless Gloves

I've recently finished some more crocheted Fingerless Gloves with Bows for my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! I've made quite a few of these and I really enjoy playing with different color combinations.

For these I created an ombre effect by using three different colors of yarn as opposed to ombre yarn; which never really gives a true ombre effect, in my opinion.  As you know I love these heather tweed yarns and with this effect they are really fun. What do you think? 

These ombre gloves are available here. 

Red is my favorite color and I haven't listed many solid colors of these, so here is a red pair! Made of Merino wool they are soft and fun for the upcoming winter and holiday season! 

These red gloves are available in my Etsy shop here. 

What do you prefer? Solid or ombre? What colors would you like? 

My Projects: Works In Progress

I started several projects while I was on vacation. Here's an update on what I've been working on!

Another friend is having a baby so I started a little green u-cord hat. I love these and they are so easy to make. You may remember ones I have made before. I'm calling this one Pea Pod. 

More crocheted fingerless gloves with bows are in the works for my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

I love red so I am really excited for these soft Merino wool solid ones in the works. 

And you already know my obsession for tweed! This combination I am really excited about as I am using three different tweed shades of gray to create an ombre effect! Yay! 

Don't worry, I haven't given up on my Yellow Fat Bottom Bag that I started this past Summer. I have just gotten so excited for Autumn. I will finish it soon and share! 

What are you currently working on? Did you finish all of your Summer projects? Do knit for the season you are in or for the one ahead?

My Projects: Heather Tweed Gloves

Fall is on it's way and soon there will be a chill in the air.  I've been crocheting up several new pairs of tweed fingerless gloves with bows to get ready for it.   Here's a look at some new items I've finished and have listed in my Etsy store; The Sparkling Cocktail.  Click the photo to go to the individual listing. 

All are made from wool tweed in heather colors. I'm still really into tweed this season. What are your go to fall yarns or fabrics for fall? 

My Projects: Finished Knit and Crochet Accessories

I finished a bunch of knitting and crochet projects recently all at once. Unlike with sewing, when it comes to knitting and crochet, I like to work on multiple projects at once. Here are some of my finished projects!

Buttercup yellow crocheted fingerless gloves with bow. I've made a bunch of these with contrast bow and tipping. This is the first pair I've made in a solid. What do you think? What other colors would you like? These are available in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail for $35. 

Above and below are new two-tone colors! I love this color combination, it's soft, girly, and has a vintage feel to it. These are also available in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail for $38. Pink with Ivory and Ivory with Pink. 

All of the gloves above are made with the softest Pima cotton yarn, which makes them wearable year round. Depending where you live, of course! For more yarn information and a link to the free pattern- should you want to make your own- visit me at Ravelry or Craftsy.

This is the Seed Stitch Cambridge Scarf I have been working on and it's finally done! This project I am really excited about and it's not for sale, but rather for myself! This is from the Knit Lab class I am taking at Craftsy. It's a fabulous way to practice various knitting stitches, the seed stitch, a 2x2, and a 4x4 basket weave, all in one project. At the end you have a beautiful scarf. This knitting class has already improved my knitting skills and I haven't even finished it yet. The best part is it doesn't expire, so I have a video reference when ever I need it! 

You may have read my review on the Craftsy Knit Lab class here and my progress on this project here. 

A close-up. I hope you can get a sense of the different stitches! 

Now I have to decide what to knit and crochet next. I have so many projects on my list, I don't know where to start! I am also looking forward to Craftsy's Mystery Knit-Along for July! Have you ordered yours? I can't wait to find out what we will be making!! I will keep you posted and would love your company. More info here if you want to join, but do hurry as you will need to allow shipping time for your yarn! 

What are you knitting up these days? Do you work on yarn projects in the Summer?