Author: Diana Poirier

Light Country Peach…

Diana Poirier

Well hello there.

I wanted to share with you the next colour in my Spring/Summer baby blanket palette – Light Country Peach. 🍑

I’m trying to get a few blankets knit before putting them up in my Etsy shop for sale. I’m planning on having a Spring/Summer collection and then a Fall/Winter collection all based on 2024 colour trends for nurseries.

Below are images of nurseries that inspired the light country peach colour. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Well, off the start blanket number 3. The next colour up is “Persimmon” and it’s such a beautiful, vibrant colour. I can’t wait for you to see it.

Have a great day!

Diana

It’s been a while…

Diana Poirier

Hi there everyone. I hope you had a really wonderful holiday. Mine was nice, but quiet, spent with close family.

I wanted to share with you my most recent project – this gorgeous corner to corner baby blanket.

I’m thinking in 2024 I might try my hand at selling baby blankets. I have only sold patterns to date, but I LOVE creating baby blankets, so thought I would try selling a finished product.

I’ve researched trending nursery colours for 2024 and choose some of the most popular colours to use for the blankets.

Below are some photos of nurseries that inspired the my blanket colour choice and a photo of my corner to corner baby blanket in “Gold”.

Colour inspiration
Colour inspiration
Colour inspiration
My corner to corner baby blanket in “Gold” inspired by the nursery pictures above

I promise to keep you up to date with whether or not I decide to sell the blankets on line. I truly think though, I will give it a shot. Really, what do I have to lose?? 🙄

Well, off to get my second blanket started.

I hope you have a great day and that it involves some knitting! 😉

Diana

Oops!

Diana Poirier

I forgot to share with you the finished Hillside Baby Blanket I made for my friend’s first grandbaby that was born in July! I’m so sorry! 🙄 It honestly completely slipped my mind. It guess life just got in the way! LOL!

Anyways, you can grab a copy of this pattern for FREE right here on my website if you’d like to give it a try. 🙂 It looks difficult, but it’s not. It’s a combination of knit and purl stitches in a 18 row repeat. The finished size is approximately 30″ x 35″.

Click HERE for the pattern!

Happy knitting.

Diana

PATTERN RELEASE – Cool Morning Cardigan

Diana Poirier

Hey there everyone!

I have a new pattern out and it’s my first cardigan pattern.

The Cool Morning Cardigan is a heavier weight cardigan that is truly a cross between a cardigan and a light coat. It’s sure to become your favourite go to piece on those cool, chilly mornings. 😉

The Cool Morning Cardigan is made by holding 2 strands of yarn together creating a thicker knit. It has a full sleeve and falls mid calf. It features slits on the sides and a ribbed cuff.

It is 2 identical pieces that are sewn together so it’s a great pattern for a beginner knitter.

The pattern is written in one size, but notes are included should you wish to modify the size.

It’s available in both my Etsy shop and on lovecrafts.com so head on over and grab yourself a copy.

Happy knitting!

Diana

A Hillside Baby Blanket…

Diana Poirier

This gorgeous yarn is soon to become a Hillside Baby Blanket for a little guy due in July.

It’s been a while since I knit a Hillside Baby Blanket and I’m looking forward to it. I’m going to use Stylecraft Special Chunky in White.

The pattern is available for FREE here on my website. Just click here!

And I always love to see your finished projects, so if you’ve downloaded any of my patterns, please feel free to share a photo. You can send it to diana.poirier@yahoo.ca.

Happy knitting!

Diana

PATTERN RELEASE – Spring Countdown Sweater

Diana Poirier

So, let me ask. Who isn’t dreaming of Spring right now?

I think most of us are at this time of year and now that the Spring countdown has begun, you may as well get started on your Spring wardrobe.

And I have the perfect piece for you!

Introducing the “Spring Countdown Sweater”.

The Spring Countdown sweater has a slightly boxy fit that flatters many different shapes.

It’s a cropped sweater that features capped sleeves and a boat neckline.

This sweater is the perfect sweater to wear right from the beginning of Spring into the start of summer (and probably in the Fall too with a little jacket over top!).

And because of the lovely lacey look, it’s a perfect work or date night sweater.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll be making one in all of your favourite Spring colours! 😊

Available over in my Etsy Shop and at lovecrafts.com.

Happy knitting!

Diana

A lovely Back Porch Shawl…

Diana Poirier

I absolutely LOVE it when you share your finished projects with me!

Check out this beautiful Back Porch Shawl that Karin made.

Want to make a Back Porch Shawl of your own?

Head on over to my Etsy store and pick up the pattern today!

Happy knitting.

Diana

PATTERN RELEASE – Brunch Anyone?

Diana Poirier

Finally the Bruch Anyone? sweater pattern has been released!

The Brunch Anyone? sweater is a very boxy, loose fitting sweater that flatters many different shapes.

It’s a cropped sweater that features 3/4 length sleeves and a boat neckline.

Knit with US size 9 circular needles (to hold the stitches only as the piece is knit flat) using approximately 1000 yards of acrylic DK weight yarn (also known as #3 or light weight). I used Stylecraft Special DK in Khaki.

Available in my Etsy shop and over at loveknitting.com.

This pattern is beginner friendly, but if you need help, I’m always here to answer any questions you may have!

HAPPY KNITTING!

Diana

Another Cocoon sweater…

Diana Poirier

Hey everyone!

I made another Cocoon sweater! I just love making them. 🧶

They’re such an easy, mindless knit

The pattern is written out in the post below if you want to make one too!

And since it’s knit with 2 strands of yarn, you can mix a dark colour with a light colour for a marled look!

The weekend is here and I have some sewing to do and tagging, but will definitely be making time to knit too!

Happy weekend!

Diana