On the Move...

There haven't been any updates from me for a little while as we're organising a move... to Australia.  Yes Charlisa Designs is relocating to the rural edge of Melbourne. Very exciting!

I have been working on 3 new patterns which were due for release early this year, however, with everything else going on, these are taking longer than expected.  The first design is being tweaked at the moment, second is in test-knit phase and will be launched as an exclusive pattern as part of a club, and the third is in the pipeline and once started on won't take too long.  Hopefully they'll all be launched before we leave New Zealand.

Once we are settled I will find a good market or 2 to attend.

New Stock...

I've just listed heaps of new stock including hand-knitted shawlettes, a beautiful hand-woven stole using Wollemeise hand-dyed fabulous yarn, felted bead necklaces and brooches.

The final shipping dates to Australia & the Rest of the World have, unfortunately just passed but there is still time for those within New Zealand to get things shipped out to them... so anyone thinking of treating a friend... or of course themselves! take a look... Charlisa Designs

Underground Xmas Markets

The Underground Markets released their 'Xmas Gift Guide' this week and it includes Zesty Scarflet both a knitted version and the knitting pattern.

The knitted version is not available on Etsy at this time - just the knitting pattern as they have been knit for stock at the Frank Kitts Market, however, there will be a small, select amount going on sale next year for non-knitters who wish to wear hand-crafted items.

We'll be back at the Frank Kitt's Market on 10th December all day so do drop in for your Xmas shopping.

Zesty Scarflet now available

Zesty Scarflet is now available for purchase on either Ravelry or etsy - it had a pre-launch yesterday at Frank Kitt's Underground Market - an art/craft market in Wellington City and almost sold out - it was very popular!  Also it got launched this morning and I have been pleased with the response.

Happy Knitting!

Zesty Scarflet Launch

I am planning to launch Zesty Scarflet pattern on 26th November at Frank Kitts Underground Market.  It is a pattern designed for both men and women - 2 designs, 2 patterns in one file - so you have the choice of knitting one or, the other version, or both.  The female pattern is lacy, whereas the male pattern uses much more masculine looking increases.  The pattern is currently in test-knit at the moment.  Very excited about the launch!

Also as I am off to market - here's a small sneak of items that will be for sale (shawls - there will be some hand-knitted shawls, but not the ones photographed - the patterns for these will be for sale).

Off to Market!

Charlisa Designs will be at the Frank Kitt's Market on Saturday 26th November and Saturday 10th December.  I will be sharing a stall with Sourkraut Spindles - beautifully hand-turned spindles, hand- carded fibre and gorgeous hand-made jewellery.

Please stop by and say 'Hi' - great excuse to get some gorgeous hand-crafted gifts for Christmas... you'll also be able to preview knitted samples of my new knitting pattern design - Zesty Scarflet which is actually 2 knitting patterns - one for male... one for female - it currently is in testing and by the 1st December the pattern will be on sale ready for Christmas knitters looking to whip up a last-minute gift.  All items will be available at special market prices - so make the most of it and treat yourself.... you know you want to - its Christmas afterall!

Catch up week...

Springtime... warmer, longer days and I thought I had escaped the Winter bugs, but no.... I have felt a bit under the weather this week, so have taken the opportunity to sit & catch up on all of the projects that I had started but hadn't finished so I can clear my head to finish the current design I'm working on...


I finished spinning up some gorgeous sock pencil roving from Vintage Purls.  This seemed really thin when I was plying it - so I decided to 3-ply instead of 2-ply it...  I ended up with a nice fluffy and thick sock yarn rather than the usual fingering weight.

I also finished weaving my first project on my 8-shaft loom - a scarf....  I learnt a lot and need a lot more time working on it but am pleased with the results

and I completed a couple of necklaces, below, which have been put on my Etsy Shop