I wanted to jump on real quick and let you know my birthday sale starts today. All patterns are 25% off in both my ravelry and Etsy shops all weekend. Help me celebrate my birthday. Shop my work Ravelry: Designs by Julia Schwartz
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader I can't believe the final animal sock pattern is finally here. I reworked this one a few times. I wanted to get it just right. I think these might be my favorite. I love the floating bubbles and just how happy the socks look. I hope you have enjoyed these as much as I have. If this is your first time seeing the other socks be sure to check them out on Ravelry. You can purchase the Go Fish Socks or any of my other patterns in my Ravelry shop. Ravelry: Go Fish Socks pattern by Julia...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader My summer came to an end this week with the start of school for my girls. My summer was jam packed with camp, summer school and visiting family and friends. We were really blessed with some great weather, and my garden has really been showing off, especially the last few weeks. Just check out those blooms. And in the middle of it all my newest pattern to share with you. It has been so fun watching the butterflies come by. I have also seen lots of humming birds, humming bird moths, and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I have just published my next animal sock pattern. I wanted to get it out before the crazy summer schedule starts. My summer is filling up fast, how about yours? I'll be helping at 2 camps this year, and spending lots of time with family. Were you hoping the next pattern would be the Dinos? I hope so. These are so fun. I debated with myself for awhile on what colors to choose. I went with dark green and magenta. It gave me a lot of 90's kids nostalgia feelings. I have already worn...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I have a new pattern to share with you today. Say hello to the Bee Bold Socks. I had this Thought: What if I used my animal hat charts to make socks? I went for it and I'm so glad that I did. I have already secretly made the fish, and dino socks with only the butterflies to go, and they are all soo cute. I've always been unsure of stranded knitted socks, because I worried that they would not have a lot of stretch, but I used some tricks throughout the pattern to keep them stretchy....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I have a new knitting pattern for you today. The Go Fish Hat. This is a fun animal hat to go along with some of the other animal patterns I have created over the years. This hat features some happy fish swimming among bubbles. It just makes me feel happy looking at them, and I hope they bring a smile to you too. You can find this pattern on Ravelry or Etsy! Ravelry: Go Fish Hat pattern by Julia Schwartz Etsy: Go Fish Hat Pattern Pattern bundle On Ravelry, I am offering a bundle sale on...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I have a new pattern to share with you today. Say Hello to Whorl Around Cowl. I wanted an accessory that showed whimsy and movement. In the winter when its cold and unmotivating, I wanted a reminder that wonder still exists. I took inspiration from Poinsettias, and looking inside a kaleidoscope. I didn't want it to be obvious, but fluid to interpretation. It was hard to get a picture of the full pattern and movement of this cowl, so please excuse this very unworthy of instagram picture...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I have a new Pattern for you today. cottage garden cowl worn by me One of my favorite things about now owning a home after renting for so long is creating a garden around the house. I wanted to make a cowl to celebrate that. Even though its getting cold and I have had to put my garden to sleep for winter, I have a cowl to brighten my day with the colors of my garden. A close up of the cowl and the last of my flowers before the snow hit this week Some of you who have been around for a...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Reader I hope you all have had a great summer. I had a busy and fulfilling summer. The best part is getting to be with my girls. We spent a lot of time with family, and friends. I've really enjoyed having a garden this year. I think my favorite part of summer was that I got to go to church camp with my oldest. It was a week of MAD (music, arts, and drama) camp. I was in charge of the arts part of camp. I can't tell you how fun it was to be creative and teaching again. I of course even taught...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read