New pattern-- clover fields lace scarf

Here's a new pattern I've been working on. It is a PDF that I will email to you within 24 hours of payment receipt. The pattern is for a pretty lace scarf, done in fingering weight yarn, and reminiscent of a clover field. The lace pattern alternates rows of flowers with rows of three-leaf clovers. It is very easy to knit; all you need to know is yarn overs, ssk, k2tog, and psso to make this one. If you are interested, you can purchase it now from my blog for $3.75, using the "Buy Now" button from Paypal, below.

Book destash

Hey everyone, I am selling some good books here, all are new or like new. Each book is $15 including U.S. media mail shipping. I accept Paypal.

Knit on Down (House of White Birches)

Brand new, $15 includes US media mail shipping.

Alterknits
Very good condition, $15 includes US media mail shipping.

Glorious Rubber Stamping
Brand new, $15 includes US media mail shipping.

Thanks so much for looking! Leave me a comment with your email address or Ravelry user name and I'll get back to you.

Free dishcloth pattern-- gingham reversible dishcloth

Here's a freebie, a reversible-patterned dishcloth/washcloth I am offering free. It is knitted with U.S. size 7 (4.5mm) needles and less than one ball of Peaches n Creme worsted cotton.

Gingham Reversible Dishcloth
by Jennifer Rice

This simple dishcloth pattern is reversible. Makes a great dishcloth or washcloth.

Needles: U.S. size 7 (4.5mm) needles
Yarn: One ball of Peaches n Creme or other worsted dishcloth cotton
Cast on 45 stitches.
Row 1: *P5, K1, (P1,K1) twice; repeat from * to last 5 sts; P5.
Row 2: K5, *(k1, p1) twice, K6; repeat from * to end of row.
Rows 3-6: Repeat rows 1 and 2 twice more.
Row 7: P1, (k1,p1) twice, *P6, (k1,p1) twice; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 8: *P1, (k1,p1) twice, K5: repeat from * to last 5 sts; P1, (k1, p1) twice.
Rows 9-12: Repeat rows 7 and 8 twice more.
Repeat these 12 rows 4 more times. Bind off.

Swingin' Summer Tank Top 2T knitting pattern

Ok, so my most awesome friend (and designer extraordinaire) Michelle bought this tank I knitted, and an inquiry from her friend prompted me to put it up for sale. I have never done this before, but it's very exciting. If you would like to buy a copy of the PDF, click the Paypal button and it will link you directly to Paypal. I will email the PDF within 24 hours of payment receipt.

New and improved Etsy shop

Hello, everyone, I just wanted to give a heads up that I put all new pictures on my Etsy site, and some new items. If you are looking for toddler or kid knits, or maybe a scarf and beret for next winter, check this out. Also, my husband has some gorgeous woodworking stuff on there, and my parents-in-law have some adorable handpainted vegetables for sale. Thanks for your interest!

A beautiful weekend at Silver Lake

Well, we just got back from 5 days at Silver Lake. The weather was perfect, warm but not hot, sunny with a breeze. I did some knitting on my friend Katt's Leap Frog Socks (Ravelry link) (Etsy link). They are the cutest cabled kids' socks. My 8 year old loves them and my 5 year old is requesting a pair next.

Ah, back to reality, but here are some pics from the trip.

Emily and her daddy on the dunes

Me and Maya by the camper

Maddie, Emily, and Maya on the dunes in front of the buggy

Wow, Maddie sure is getting big now that she is 8... She celebrated her birthday up at the campgound and this is her basking on the dunes.

Just a quick little bit of humor...

This is a picture of an actual sign posted on the brick wall of Campbell's Pharmacy in Plainwell, Michigan. It looks completely normal, unless you really read it and notice there are some things we just don't rent and return for use by others!

Enjoy the laugh.