Life again, but I think I'm back for good. Also Ravelry updates

Well I got a computer! Since my son has started crawling I've been back to knitting and designing. And actually have three new designs already up on Ravelry! I'm stoked to finally be back in the game after such a long hiatus. I also have made my Instagram account my official Hammy Designs Instagram, so don't forget to add me (@hammydesigns) to see live updates of what I'm doing and what's on the needles.

I haven't yet done anything with third party publishing, I think it's mainly because I don't have the confidence I need with my proposals to send them out. I do though write out a proposal to every idea I have, to practice, and I'm sure in no time I will have something more to contribute towards magazines and such.

Anyways completed designs so far are Rufus, a cute little baby hat with dog ears, Becka, a fun little stranded work hat with corrugated ribbing, and Cammi, a striped bottom up sweater with some texture. I am pleased with all of them and am glad to finally be able to get them out to the public. I've had to sit on these for a couple months because of a lack of computer, and I still have a few more designs that I have yet to write up. (One because I have to reknit an entire sample, ugh.) I wasn't totally sure I wanted to keep blogging because I'm not sure if it's something I can keep up with, I like to let live get in the way, but I'm going to try to be regular, at least once a week, starting off.

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Rufus

Sizes: Newborn [6 months, 12 months, toddler, kids (3-10 yrs)]

Finished measurements: 14" [17", 18", 19", 20"] circumference

Gauge: 4 sts=1", 5 rows=1".

Yarn: Bernat in Walnut (MC) (worsted weight, 7oz/382yds) and Lion Brand yarn Fun Fur in Chocolate (CC) (1 3/4 oz/60yds)

Equipment: US Size 9 circular needles or double pointed or needed to obtain gauge, crochet hook, stitch marker

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Becka

Size: Fits from 21” to 23” head circumference (snug).

Finished measurement: 22” circumference by 9” long.

Gauge: 5sts =1”, 6 rows =1”.

Yarn: Bernat yarn of Light Navy (MC) and Pale Antique Rose (CC) (worsted weight, about 150 yds of each)

Equipment: US size 7 needles, or size needed to obtain gauge, stitch markers.

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Cammi

Sizes: 12 months [18 months, 2T, 4T, 5T].

Finished size: Chest: 18" [19", 21", 23", 24"].

Length: 10" [10.5", 11", 12", 12.5"].

Gauge: 5 sts=1", 6 rows=1".

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in 1 each of (MC) White, (CC1) Plum Wine, (CC2) Light Country, (CC3) Limelight, (CC4) Sunshine, (CC5) Persimmon, (CC6) Autumn Red (worsted weight, 7oz/366yds)

Equipment: US Size 7 circular and double pointed needles or needed to obtain gauge, stitch holders, stitch markers.

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I'm so excited with all these pattern. Certainly opens up more of my skill set and is building up my profile. I know that it'll take time to improve but I'm feeling like I'm going down the right path for me. I currently have an adult sized sweater and a secret project on the needles right now. Slow progress on the sweater, but I mean it is a sweater... I'll show a picture of it when I'm closer to completion. Keep on knitting!