Meet the Storytime Collection

Opening the Book on the Storytime Collection

My mother was an elementary school librarian, so my childhood was filled with all sorts of children's literature modern and classic. The Storytime Collection draws it inspiration from some of my favorite pieces of classic children's literature and might include some of your favorites too!

The collection is available as kits and stand-alone patterns and has projects suitable for beginners to more advanced makers.

To celebrate the launch, get 10% off any item in the collection with the code STORYTIME through Nov 6th.

Slow stitches and good books to you,
Leah

Goldenbook Cardigan

The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tawny Scrawny Lion, Poky Little Puppy – since the first Little Golden Book was released in 1942, these titles and many more have become classics read by multiple generations.

Inspired by the iconic spine of Little Golden Books, a long band of colorwork forms a statement collar on an open-front cardigan. Knit from the top-down, the pattern uses the contiguous method to form a well-fitting one-piece yoke and is finished with clean folded hems and deep pockets. The pattern is available in bust sizes up to 56.5"/143.5 cm and includes helpful fit tips throughout the pattern to get the best fit for your body.

Ms. Marian & the Little Readers

These vintage-inspired designs use a single color to create a strong outline, a technique known as redwork (or black- or bluework, depending on the color). The paired-down design is a great introductory project for beginning embroiderers and would make a wonderful gift for the book-lover in your life.

Want to take it to the next step? The Ms. Marian Pillowcase pattern or kit turns your hoop art into cozy and beautiful home decor. Mitered corners and a checkerboard band increase the elegance of the design, which is suitable for intermediate sewists.

Turning Leaf Gloves

In the early days of publishing, a sheet of paper with printing on both pages/sides was commonly referred to as a leaf - a less popular usage now, but one that lives on in phrases like “to turn a new leaf, ”loose-leaf” paper, and the French word feuille. The Turning Leaf gloves were inspired by the gilded leaves of hefty leather-covered tomes (be they the Bible or The Wonderful Land of Oz), this inspiration reflected in graceful pleats that shape the hands of these vintage-style gloves. Available as a single pattern, or bundled with Goldenbook for a discount!

German Sunken Apple Cake

Easy enough to whip together on a weekday and fun to make with kids, this classic German cake combines apples and lemon zest under a raw sugar crust for a bright and delicious dessert.

Check out the recipe in the Chronicles!

Sneak Peek

I'm teaching my first knitting class this weekend! In preparation, I'm hard at work on a simple pattern suitable for the very beginner and a knitting 101 series -which will be coming to the blog this November!

As always, you can also see more behind the scenes photos on Instagram.

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