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infinity scarf giveaway is live!

December 2, 2013

Don't miss your chance to win! Be warm & cozy this winter. ;)

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the lovely RIORDAN (made by me!) scarf on GoForTheGusto Blog Cyber Monday Giveaway. There's a coupon code as well & it's valid through December 17, 2013.

And don't forget, the Riordan is available in other colors & available in my shop.

Besos! xoxo

What I've Been Up To: Striped Infinity Scarves

March 16, 2010

So it's pretty clear that I'm an infinity scarf addict. Love them,
love to make them & love to wear them. Anyway, I'd been wanting to do
something a little bit different with them so I came up with striped
versions. No-brainer, right? I love them & one of the best things
about them, they're even more versatile with dual complimentary
colors. The grey & black was like, the ultimate for me because it's
two of my favorite colors & pretty much goes with anything in my
wardrobe (not that the same couldn't be said for a good number of
other people). The red & black was inspired by Helena Bonham Carter's
Queen of Hearts in Burton's Alice In Wonderland. It also kinda reminds
me of Halloween & Freddy Kruger but that's not macabre at all. Right?

That 70's Scarf

August 26, 2009

CARLY- Men's/ Unisex Retro Autumn Smash Scarf Orange Brown Yellow
Originally uploaded by smittenkittenorig

Yes, that's exactly how I feel about Carly. It's all retro and fun. When I picked up the yarn, it didn't dawn on me that it'd work up this way or that the color scheme gave off that vibe. After it was finished & I looked at it, it was so clear.

I've often wondered why the colors of the 70's seemed to be really earthy with all the browns & oranges (I mean really, ORANGE?!). Did something happen that made these the standard... and not always in a good way? I've seen pictures of brown wall paneling & orange & yellow patterned lino on the floor my parents had and all I can say is... WOW. ;D I'm all for it in combination in small pieces, but all over a house in decor, not so much.

NORRIS- Men's/ Unisex Ribbed Scarf Pumpkin Orange

August 11, 2009

NORRIS- Men's/ Unisex Ribbed Scarf Pumpkin Orange
Originally uploaded by smittenkittenorig

Well, autumn is coming & orange is one of those colors. Actually, orange seems to be good for both summer & fall. Hm. Well, either season it reigns is, Norris is fresh and eye-catching. I love it!

I've made another SAMANTHA

August 1, 2009

SAMANTHA- Scrolling Infinity Scarf Black
Originally uploaded by smittenkittenorig

And the pictures were near perfect! Yay! Samantha never stays around long but I was glad to get this one done. The grey is just as popular as the black, but for some reason, I rarely get to making the black as often. Idk why. Anywho, here she is & isn't she lovely?

That's all for the moment, I've got to get back to work (I'm finishing up a grey SAMANTHA) but there's more SKO goodness to come.

Happy August!

Details, Details! Things To Do, Things To Get Done!

July 28, 2009

Last night I had one of those moments of clarity that shocked me out of the calm blue cloud I was drifting on. It dawned on me that I'm days away from August & I don't feel like I've the amount of inventory I wanted to have for the upcoming season by now. Yikes!

I've pulled out all the Evie hoods I've completed to decide what's going out to consignment & what I'm retaining for my various online venues. I still have Samantha infinity scarves to make in black & gray & I'm contemplating expanding that line with regard to colors. And I've a mountain of yarn full of skeins giving me the Use Me Next! pitch.

That's all for now. I've got to get on. There's a white cashmere scarf that's expecting me to have it finished by noon. ;)

Besos!