Monday, June 29, 2009

Lilac medley hand knitted necklace with beads




A unique necklace with 2 i-cord strands of different lengths, sewn together in the back. Each strand holds 3 different colored beads. A white button helps to decorate the seam in the back. The beads can be moved to your liking. Made from 100% mercerized cotton. Color is lilac medley. This is the only one like this I plan to make. If you would like one in a different color, with different beads, convo me. Prices for custom orders will vary. Will stretch to fit over an average sized head. For more information, visit: http://www.bettysoriginalknits.etsy.com/

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Victorian blue ploughed acre lace slouch hat


This stylish and feminine slouch hat is perfect for those warm days when you don't want to add warmth. It will cover up a bad hair day, and make you look great anyway. It was worked in an openwork rib pattern called ploughed acre. Color is Victorian blue. Yarn used is comprised of 72% acrylic / 28% viscose rayon. One size fits most. This hat would look great with this matching tank top: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21990338 For more information visit: http://www.bettysoriginalknits.etsy.com/

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Magenta cabled headband or choker







This beautiful cabled headband is great for keeping your hair out of your eyes, or to just make a bold statement. It features a tight braid cable, i-cord top edging, which extends into 2 i-cord ties, crochet crab stitch bottom and side edging, and 2 ties at bottom, worked in single crochet. Headband can also be worn as a unique choker or short necklace. Yarn used is a rayon/wool blend. May also be used as an earwarmer in the Winter time. One size fits most. For more information: http://www.bettysoriginalknits.etsy.com/



Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Caribbean sun long drop stitch ribbon scarf - blues, greens, and yellows







This scarf was inspired by the colors of Summer. It was worked in a drop stitch pattern, which looks the same no matter which side is showing. The yarn used is a mix of matte and sheen and is comprised of 50% cotton / 50% nylon. Color is Caribbean sun, which is a mix of blues, greens, and yellows. The sweater in the pictures can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22255759 Measurements:roughly 80" long x 10" wide. For more information visit:

Friday, June 19, 2009

Merino and silk quatrefoil eyelet shrug with half sleeves in ecru







This luxurious shrug will look great with everything. It features raglan yoke shaping, half sleeves, a lovely quatrefoil eyelet pattern, and ribbed edgings. Shrug consists of two sleeves and a back, no fronts. Perfect for the Fall/Winter seasons. This is about a women's size XS/S. Color is ecru. Yarn used is comprised of 50% merino wool / 50% silk. For more information, visit my Etsy shop: http://www.bettysoriginalknits.etsy.com/

Friday, June 12, 2009

Trellis-framed leaf lace short sleeved tunic CUSTOM ORDER you choose size and color







This delightfully feminine sweater would make the perfect addition to any woman's wardrobe. Dress it up by pairing it with a skirt, or go casual and wear it with jeans. It's so versatile you will find yourself wearing it again and again. It features a beautiful trellis-framed leaf lace pattern, a ribbed empire waist, a crew neckline, short sleeves, and a picot edging at the hem. Shown in size S and in color garnet. Yarn is comprised of 50% bamboo / 31.2% cotton / 18.8% acrylic. For more information: http://www.bettysoriginalknits.etsy.com/

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Yart Sale!

I am participating in the Yart Sale on Etsy (June 10-14) sponsored by Team ESST. Come and check out my Yart Sale section, all items are at least 15% off! Sale does not apply to custom orders, for more details visit:

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Friday, June 5, 2009

Eyelet mesh shrug with half sleeves MADE TO ORDER







This lovely and unique shrug is different from my other shrugs as it has partial fronts. It was worked in stockinette stitch and a beautiful eyelet mesh pattern. The edgings were done in garter stitch. Yarn used is comprised of 50% wool/25% silk/25% bamboo. Color shown here is called capri. Shown in size XS. I decided to make this a custom order, because I wanted to keep this one for myself. For more information, visit my shop: