anna knits - more braided headbands

Thank you to everyone who has checked out my Etsy shop in the last few weeks! I have been busy knitting braided knit headbands, and have already sent some out (see above), and have a few that I still need to block (see above above).

I have a few ideas for future projects (love this hat pattern!), but right now I am all about the headbands. Get yours here!

anna sells - headbands on etsy

It took the weekend plus Friday's snow day to get it all together, but my newly designed knit headbands are now for sale on my Etsy shop! They are each $20, come in a variety of colors, and are hand knit by yours truly. There are four different styles: the Mina (top braided headband), the Delilah (turban style headband), the Catherine (twist top headband), and the Dawn (seed stitch headband). 

Thanks to my mom who spent some of our holiday time helping me take all the photos. I am definitely not a model, but I learned a thing or two as the photo shoot went on. I'm sure to be taking more pictures soon as one of my New Year's resolutions is to create more original designs!

If you have an idea for a knit headband that you don't seen offered in my shop, email me (annaknitsetc@gmail.com), and we can talk about it!

crochet, etc. - crochet camera purse

How cute is this crochet camera purse available on Etsy?

It is by Meemanan. 

Want to make your own? Check out this pattern by Sky Magenta on Ravelry for a similar crochet camera purse. 

anna etsys - heart bookmarks

Crochet Heart Bookmarks are now up on my Etsy shop: anna knits, etc.!

Pair one with a great book to make the perfect gift for your favorite bookworm - or yourself!

Want to make your own? I posted the pattern (free!) here. 

knitting, etc. - knit poufs

Check out these giant knit poufs:

They are by Mary Marie Knits and available for purchase on Etsy. You can pick from a variety of colors, which is always fun. Makes me want to get some giant knitting needles!

anna knits - spiral top tea cosy

Done with another spiral top tea cosy! I mentioned in an earlier post that I was working on a neon yellow tea cosy for my Etsy store. Between then and now, a buyer asked for it specifically, so this neon yellow cosy is not for purchase. There is still another super cute, spiral top tea cosy available though. Get it while you can!

You can also download the pattern for this spiral top tea cosy for FREE here.

Here is how the neon yellow cosy turned out:

I wrap my tea cosies for gifting in a little tissue paper and yarn, and attach one of my business cards with a personalized note on the back. I made my business cards with Avery business cards from CVS.

All the pictures are taken with my iPhone using Instagram, and the collages are made using the iPhone app Pic Collage.

See my Ravelry entry on this tea cosy here. 

anna knits - cosies

I am in the process of knitting a neon yellow and pink tea cosy for my Etsy store. It should be up soon!

In the meantime, I stumbled upon these cup cozies from The Cozy Project on Etsy. 

  

Seems like a great way to be more eco friendly when ordering a cup of joe. I have also been thinking about getting back into crochet for some time now. I haven't done it since high school, but making a cup cozy would be the perfect project to get back into it. 

Here is a free pattern for a mug cozy by Lauren Frank, found on Ravelry:

 

I also love this knitted cup cozy by Kara L. Mayfield (pattern for purchase on Ravelry):

anna letterpresses

I spent a little time tonight playing around with my letterpress machine. Here is a notecard I created:

I am still working on getting my alignment right. I want to order a custom plate with a small alphabet, and my company name :). The blog nobiggie wrote a nice post about ordering custom plates for the Epic six. Here is the pdf she used to order her plate, as well as the plate itself:

I'd also like to create a pug icon to letterpress. I love this guy from Dirty Beard Press on Etsy. 

Do you have any ideas for images I could order on my custom plate? 

anna letterpresses

Today I made an exciting purchase: a letterpress machine! I have wanted one for a while now, but I was not willing to fork over the $160 Paper Source was charging for the at-home, L Letterpress. Luckily for me, I went to the store today and noticed one combo kit was on clearance (broken box was all). I scooped it up, and spent the evening experimenting. (You can also find the kit discounted on Amazon.)

The ink was a little hard to use, and I had a lot of problems with the word stamps, but once I started pressing without ink I was happy with the results. The blog Paper Crave gives a nice review of the L Letterpress.

Here is a card I made using the plates and the stationary supplied in the kit.

These are the plates I used.

I am now also able to resurrect my stationary company from elementary school: © a. devine creation 

It would be nice to order a custom print for my company's name if I ever decide to sell stationary on Etsy. The Paper Crave post talks about ordering custom photopolymer plates for the L combo kit from Boxcar Press. I definitely want to get some more plates, including a full alphabet, and a chevron pattern. 

Do you have a letterpress kit? Any recommendations for buying supplemental plates?

anna etsys

Check out my new Etsy listing: READY TO SHIP // spiral top tea cosy

This spring inspired, hand knit tea cosy makes a great gift for Mother's Day! It snuggly fits a small, 2 cup teapot. Measures 5 inches wide and 5 inches tall (height excludes non-functioning top and bottom roll). Made of Cascade 220 100% wool. 

Knitted in a smoke-free home.

ENJOY FREE SHIPPING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES!

anna sells

Mother's Day is around the corner and the anna knits, etc. pink raspberry tea cosy is still available on etsy! Pair it with a small tea pot for a gift your mom will adore.

Get it while you still can! And feel free to email me directly at annaknitsetc(at)gmail(dot)com to place a custom order!

anna etsys

New Etsy listing: READY TO SHIP // hand knit pink raspberry tea cosy

A great gift for Mother's Day! This modern take on a classic raspberry tea cosy will jazz up your tea time. Perfect for spring! Easily fits a small, 2 cup teapot. Measures 6 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches tall (height excludes non-functioning top and bottom parts). Made with 100% high-quality Cascade 220 wool.

Knitted in a smoke-free home.

ENJOY FREE SHIPPING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES!

anna etsys

I am excited to present my new etsy store: anna knits, etc.

I only have two items for sale right now, but I hope to get more up soon. Luckily, I got some beautiful yarn in the mail today from jimmy beans wools. 

I love the Cascade 220 yarns. They come in great colors and are super soft. The colors shown above are Cherry Blossom (#8913), Peach (#9492), Light Gray/ Silver (#8509), and Neon Yellow (#7828). I'm looking forward to making some spring inspired tea cosies! See more pictures on my twitter feed.