The Ella Coat, which – believe it or not – is not felted, is a great new design in a range of sizes by Noni Designs. They’ve been using Facebook, Twitter, and their new blog to gather together Noni fans from all around for a great online KAL.

Many people – we are happy to report – are also using Tilli Tomas Flurries to create beaded accents around the collar and in several stripes. If, like us, you love a little glitter, you can get some Flurries here to add to your Ella and make it your own.

Check out the official pattern for the Ella Coat on Ravelry, and then see Noni’s special “get started” blog entry to join in the KAL. And please – PLEASE! – send us your photos or post them to Noni’s Facebook page or the Tilli Tomas Facebook page. We always love to see what you do with our yarn!

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1. Knit a felted coat (or, well, at least felt something)

So, Noni has these extraordinary felting patterns, many of which look completely amazing in Tilli Tomas Flurries, because after you felt it, the thing is still beaded.  Which translates to felt that sparkles.  My inner 12-year-old thinks this is the best thing ever.  So, a new coat with beaded trim for 2012?  YES.

2. Knit something sexy

So, I am not much of a sock knitter (although I can’t say I’ve never done it.  And recently this new sock yarn has tempted me greatly, but I digress).  But, being something of a Girl Anachronism, I would happily knit stockings.  And so, these stirrup boot socks a la Prada c. 2007 are right up my alley.  Also, for those of you who are math-oriented, if you were to re-gauge the pattern and knit these up on larger needles, you could get some very attractive see-through effects going on.  Just sayin’.

3. Knit something, then embroider it

I have a definite affinity for embroidery.  Like I said, anachronistic.  A small hat and mitten set like this is a great place to start – being in wool, it’s almost like crewel work, really.  Someday I’d love to work my way up to some serious needlepoint, but, you know, one thing at a time.  If this piques your interest, another great source for embellished knits is Kristin Nicholas.  (Take a look at the gloves halfway down that page – to DIE for.)

4. Knit more colorwork

Colorwork and I are finally getting along.  I even tried intarsia again recently, which is saying something.  So, I’d really like to some more daring colorwork for 2012.  Now that Oilily’s out of business I figure someone has to pick up the slack.  Hint: If you’re looking for a great and endless of palette of colors to make your fair isle dreams come true, check out Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock.  Singular, you get great resolution for complex colorwork, and held double it becomes a light worsted.  So either way, it’s a win-win.

5. Knit something for myself

Oh, why are the simplest resolutions the hardest to keep?  Knitting something for ourselves shouldn’t require such discipline.  With such a range of amazing patterns to choose from, the sky is the limit.  That said, all I really want is the perfect black cardigan.  So, whether your tastes, like mine, are more practical, or whether you’ve finally got your eye on the project of your dreams this year, make time for YOU.

Best wishes to all and see you in 2012!

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First of all the pattern is FREE. Secondly, you can use it for anything – shown here, it’s a brilliant way to dress up a dollar store vase.  It can be a beautiful way to package a gift, or even the gift itself! 

A perfect first felting project too, for anyone nervous about the resizing that happens with felting and wanting to get their feet wet in a quick, satisfying way. That mobius twist in the center front gives it interest, and in the self-beaded Flurries yarn it looks like you worked awfully hard at some beautiful embellishment! A great option is to use the Flurries only for the top band, and use some Stitch Boutique Wool to keep the bottom simple.

Hope this helps all our fellow knitters looking for a quick, last-minute, festive knit! After all, you can only give so many fingerless mittens, right?

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Pair a skein with a skein of our solid Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock, for amazing results like the beautiful fingerless mitts shown. Details next week, including where to get the goods!
 

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