isn't she lovely

look at maevis sporting her sweater! she looks warm and woolly and absolutely wonderful.

long time no blog

it seems like just yesterday when this chickadee settled down for a long winter's nap. now awake and feeling refreshed, we've emerged from hibernation with lots of new ideas and a few little projects to update you on. to reward you for your patience and support in 2007, let's get 2008 off to a great start with an explosion of cute.

MURPHATTACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here's the one and only murph (!) looking so dandy and so fine in a chickadee original hand-knit sweater. note how the ribbed 'sleeves' and turtleneck give him an air of dignity that makes him the leader of the pack. he holds his head high as he goes dashing through the snow or rain or sleet or snain or whatever the winter throws his way. and let's not forget the camouflage print that gives him a leg up when he's in the mood to playfully ambush his neighborhood squirrel and bunny friends. captain cuteness!

well i'll be doggone

one lucky canine will soon be cloaked in camo...the sweater is finished and on it's way up to charm city! i won't yet reveal the recipient as i'd like it to be a special holiday surprise. i'm crossing my paws in the hopes that it fits. it has a delightful ribbed collar that folds down for fashion forward four-legged friends. and the same ribbing will help keep the "sleeves" snug against a dog's front legs. a smaller version is in the works for another little buddy of mine. these camouflage creations should keep the critters warm and help them to effortlessly blend into the terrain of the mean streets they patrol. it's a jungle out there!

man's best dressed friend

it has been a quiet week here at chickadee central. our friend bernie the bernette 65 is still down for the count. she's resting comfortably at the sewing machine hospital, awaiting surgery sometime next week. the whir of her miniature motor is dearly missed but there is comfort to be found in the constant clickety-clack of knitting needles.

when a little baltimore birdie informed me that one of my charm city canine friends was in need of a winter warmer, i picked up my knit-sticks and some cool camouflage yarn and got to work. (perhaps you remember my fondness for dogs in sweaters) here's a little snippet of the work in progress:

dogs need love and hand-knitted sweaters