Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Open for business!

Hubby and I have been hard at work designing and programming my new site for several weeks now and are thrilled to report that it's {finally} ready and open for business! Be sure to check it out at www.jujubeandlolo.com


Isn't it pretty? I'm really proud of how it turned out and hope you'll like it too. The whole thing was completely home grown. I created the look and content and roped my dear husband into translating all my ideas into something a computer would understand! We made a great team and really put everything we had into it. And of course, the kidlets were heavily involved also as the inspiration, yarn enablers, and models ;0)

Hickory Dickory Dot
The mouse went up the...sweater?
All toasty and warm
In his polka dot hom
His mousy heart was aflutter ;0)


The site will be the new home of all my original knitting patterns going forward: premium patterns for sale, benefit patterns for a cause and free patterns just because! There are ten patterns up now including my favourite so far, Hickory Dickory Dot.



This cute little sweater is available in sizes from 3 to 24 months and features a lap-shouldered construction (they are so wonderful and practical for onesies I figured why not a sweater?) and a pocket mouse to play with. Because what can be better than a warm woolly with a built-in toy?


The pattern also includes step-by-step photo tutorials on knitting a hem closed, making i-cord, and sewing i-cord to neckline. More pattern info here.

If you are interested in obtaining a kit complete with the pattern, the delightful Karabella Aurora 8 (the same yarn I used), and even a squeaker for the mouse, check out Bella Knitting where you can also get complete kits including pattern yarn and notions for the Peace Baby sweater and Buddy Bags.

Happy knitting!

24 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:12 a.m.

    The site looks fab. Congratulations for all the new happenings in your life, Anny.

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  2. I woke up at 3am last with my baby and was thrilled to discover that the Hickory Dickory Dot pattern was available. I have been checking daily for the site to open. I can't wait to cast on for this project. Thanks for such a great design.

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  3. You should be proud! What a professional and pretty site to visit. I'll have to think who might need a wee beach tote.... so cute!

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  4. oh, I am off to check it out now! great!

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  5. Anonymous1:45 p.m.

    Your new site is great! I already downloaded the buddy bag pattern. It was very easy and professional. I love your blog. Your are one terrific knitter!

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  6. Anny, Congrats on your new web site. It's truly a beautifully designed space. Your patterns are adorable, too! You're so talented. Great job!

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  7. You have such a great sense of style and color I'm excited to see how you are using that to create a really beautiful site. I don't have any little ones to knit for but I still want to make all of your creations.
    I am eagerly awaiting the tatoo pattern though. so many possible uses...

    Christine

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  8. Your site looks awesome. I love the patterns (for everything)! First on my list will have to be Hickory Dickory Dot - what baby (or mommy) wouldn't want to recieve that. I love the idea of a toy inside the pocket. Will have to order the pattern soon.
    Thank you, and I hope it's a very successful venture for you :-)

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  9. I too am off to check it out. What a wonder job.

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  10. Anonymous7:58 a.m.

    Yay! Congratulations on what looks like an awesome website! Very happy for you. I'll be checking it out for my grandbabies!

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  11. Anonymous10:14 a.m.

    oh anny! it looks wonderful - congratulations to you and your family on this exciting endeavor. i wish you continued enjoyment and success.
    xoxo

    p.s. my girls LOVE their buddy bags!

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  12. Congrats on getting the website up! It looks great - nice and cheerful and spring-like. Best of luck with it!

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  13. Anonymous10:51 a.m.

    Congrats on the site Anny! It looks great!

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  14. i love your new storefront - so cute! the side tabs are adorable - fabulous job!

    Cheers,
    Meg
    www.kissmystyle.com

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  15. Anny, I ran into your site today and and so happy I did! Your stuff is amazing...congrats on your business. I look forward to getting updates via e-mail. Good luck to you.

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  16. Anonymous3:54 p.m.

    Wow! I just stopped by your blog for the first time in a long time; I'd had no idea this was coming. I checked it out immediately and it looks wonderful and works very smoothly (I ordered Hickory Dickory Dot at once!). So great that you take Paypal. Thank you.

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  17. This is so exciting! The site looks great.

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  18. i love the site anny!! i can't wait to have more munchkins who need itty bitty knits to order from you... good luck in your latest endeavor.

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  19. Your site looks beautiful! Congrats!

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  20. Anonymous7:04 p.m.

    I just made my first buddy bag for a friend who is expecting. It is SO cute and was very simple to make. Your directions were perfect! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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