Boot toppers and more boot toppers

 

 

These are my very own happy feet. Happy because I'm in my cowgirl boots and happy because I have my first two prototypes of boot toppers finished. These were knit using odds and ends of stash stuff. Changes I'll make:

• wear two of the same kind out in public :)   
• make the green one (fern stitch pattern) a couple of inches longer (hey, it was only a sample!). 
• I kind of like the length on the gold one (easily adjusted anyhow), but I'd possibly weave a thin leather strip through the eyelets (Leather and Lace?).
• Weave in the loopy end in the green one which is visible in the back.  Details, details.

I'm currently working on a pair in a beautiful worsted from Stonehedge Mills in yummy raspberry color flecked with a little bluish sheen. Stitch pattern is a chevron lace.  Will have picture posted soon. 

 

This fall I hope to open an online business selling my designs for quick-knit fashion wearables and high-quality merino yarn (made from organically raised sheep, hand spun and dyed in a variety of gorgeous colors, of course)and packaged in adorable reusable muslin bags.  Boot toppers will be the first collection, followed by fingerless gloves, cowls, scarves, etc. The boot toppers, which look great over skinny jeans or leggings, can be worn with a variety of boot heights - stretched higher on the calf over taller boots or scrunched down over ankle boots (which is one of my favorite looks). My kits are based on my observations that:

• There are a lot of DIYers out there who would like the perfect accessory.  (Oh, do you really like them??  I made them myself!!).  Particularly true if you'd like to highlight new and expensive boots!
• Sometimes you just want a small-but-satisfying knit that you can whip up quickly.
• Beginning knitters, at some point, get tired of making scarves and need to move on to the next level.
• Not everyone has the time to go to the LYS to pick out the perfect next little project.  I'll do it for you!
• The price point will be attractively small, but the fashion look will be big. 

Right now I'm having a lot of fun with my work, and I'm really cuing in on the colors and textures of summer and how they can be carried over into a fall wardrobe.  I'd love to hear any and all thoughts.  Thanks for visiting!