Love Bug Knits

A twist on the cherry

2010-11-10T14:28:00.002-06:00

Here is a sweet little hat in purple and light green with a matching sweater. Both items are done in a half circle pattern the same pattern used on the Cherry hat.

Scallop Edge

2010-11-03T14:17:00.002-05:00

Make any hat a little more frilly with a scallop edge. Cute, girly, and oh so sweet!

This edge can be added to any hat!

Fun Stripes

2010-10-30T14:09:00.002-05:00

Stripe hats are great fun! Here are a couple custom orders I made for a very special little boy and girl.

Brown, light blue, and dark orange striped beanie.

Dark brown, pink, and white stripe beanie.

Sibling Hats

2010-10-26T22:23:00.000-05:00

Recently I had the opportunity to make hats for a special group of 6 siblings. 3 boys and 3 girls I knew the hats had to be similar but also be different. I created 6 hats in a 4 color stripe pattern. For the boys hats blues, white, light blue and dark brown were used. The girls hats were made in pink, light green, white, and dark brown with an added crochet edge around the bottom.

My children of course were more then happy to model these beautiful hats.

Each hat has a slightly different stripe pattern yet they all use the same colors.

Elf Hats

2010-10-25T22:19:00.002-05:00

The Elf hat now comes in two different color patterns!!

Red with green and white stripes.

Green with red and white stripes.

Both are perfect for your little holiday elf this Christmas.

Bracelets

2010-04-17T10:15:00.001-05:00

I recently made a sample bracelet in every color I currently have.

Purses

2010-01-22T22:05:00.000-06:00

A couple more striped purses.

Striped Purses

2009-10-14T21:00:00.002-05:00

Two more striped purses recently made for two very special little girls.

Trains and Cars

2009-09-22T13:29:00.000-05:00

Two new baby boy hats.

The train hat is made in cream with a dark gray track and a blue train.

The Cars and Trucks hat is made in green with dark orange, dark red, and yellow cars and trucks.

Safety Bracelets

2009-09-03T13:48:00.004-05:00

I developed these bracelets so my children would always have my cell phone number on them. They also work great to remind other caregivers about allergies or special needs.

Choose a ribbon for your bracelet thread color will be chosen based on colors in the ribbon. Then choose a closure for your bracelet. Click here for more information on closures and sizes.

More Purses

2009-08-09T21:23:00.002-05:00

I have been making many purses lately. Here are a few of my recent creations.

A Little Purse

2009-04-01T20:37:00.003-05:00

The newest product from Love Bug Knits. A kids purse with detachable button flower. The same flowers used in the Button Flower Hats and the Hair Clips can now be used in a whole new way. This is a simple little purse about 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide with a flip over top. Perfect for carrying a few essentials (such as a little toy or two).

Free Hair Clip

2009-03-18T14:30:00.002-05:00

I am doing a little giveaway at the Green Earth Journey

You can win one hair clip and flower in your choice of colors.

Little Bunnies and Bears

2009-02-25T20:25:00.003-06:00

Well I have been at work creating again. This time I was working on something that would fit in my purse for playtime when we are out and about. I decided to make a little bunny for Brylynn. She loves to carry them around because they fit in her little hand just perfectly. Well then Andon wanted one for himself so I made him a little bear. I then went on to make a few more. I choose to make them with out a face because I like them better that way.

Little Bear

Little Bunny

The whole gang

In comparison to the original Love Bugs Bunny.

Little bunnies and bears will soon be available in my Etsy Shop

Bunnies and Bears

2009-02-12T14:25:00.003-06:00

I have spent the last two weeks working on 2 bears and 2 bunnies. I think these are the cutest yet. I hope their new owners love them as much as I do.

Heart Hats

2009-02-02T15:00:00.003-06:00

I just finished the second in a set of hats for a pair of sisters. I think they will look so cute together. Both hats are the Valentine Heart style in Sapphire, Purple, and Pink.

Interview

2009-01-30T14:28:00.002-06:00

I have been interviewed

http://greenearthjourney.blogspot.com/

Stay tuned there will be a giveaway sometime in March for a hair clip.

CPSIA

2009-01-28T20:55:00.001-06:00

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.

Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.

How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.

To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html

To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.

If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

Boy's Backpacks

2009-01-18T22:20:00.003-06:00

I finished a great train backpack this weekend. I loved the way it turned out and I hope that it's new owner loves it just as much. A little while ago I also did a car backpack which also turned out wonderful.

My little man trying out the train backpack.

The happy owner of the car backpack I hear he uses it all the time.

Custom Creations

2009-01-10T22:13:00.004-06:00

I have been busy this week with some great custom hats. I love to make unique hats. Here are a few from this week.

Random Stripes stocking hat. The colors are cream, light brown, dark brown, dark orange, and green. This combo looks so good together.

Another couple of Button Flower hats

This hat is dark purple with a button in khaki and flower #4 in dark brown.

This hat is white with a green button and flower #3 in orange and dark red.

A heart hat just for valentines.

This hat is sapphire with a purple stripe and a pink heart.

Holiday Stripes Beanie

2008-11-24T11:26:00.005-06:00

A friend asked me to create a beanie for her daughter in the Holiday Stripes design. Here it is complete with a large red puff ball on top. I just love custom orders!!
Hurry and order one for the Christmas season. Last day for holiday orders is December 13.

Happy Customers

2008-11-07T22:26:00.005-06:00

Here are two of the cutest little boys in their Love Bug Knit hats. Thank you to their mommies for sending me their pictures. I could take pictures of my little ones in hats all day, but it is so nice to see other babies enjoying their hats.

Pablo the little pumpkin

Jacob the little elf

Hair Clips

2008-10-19T21:53:00.006-05:00

I am excited to announce Love Bug Knits Hair Clips.

These clips are made to go with my Flower Hat.

All flowers and clips are interchangeable.

You choose any yarn colors for the clips and flowers making the possibilities almost endless.

There are 4 different flower styles.

1. Single color daisy

2. Single color with six looped petals

3. Two color daisy

4. Single color with six filled petals

The Complete Button Flower set.

1 Hat
4 Flowers
3 Clips

October Special

2008-10-19T21:48:00.002-05:00

Buy any 2 hats for $30.00 plus S&H

Just purchase two hats at the regular price.

Be sure to include the words October Special in the note to seller at checkout.

I will send you a refund for the $10 through paypal.

Offer also available for all special orders just convo me and let me know what hats you would like.

**Sale ends October 30th, 2008**

lovebugknits.etsy.com

Bunnies

2008-09-12T15:19:00.004-05:00

I am excited to announce some new members of the Love Bug Knits family.

Your custom Bunny choices include
Bunny color
Dress or Overalls
Main color for the outfit and an accent color
Star, Heart, or Letter for the front of the outfit

New Site

2008-01-28T13:50:00.000-06:00

I have started a new Love Bug Knits site

http://lovebugknits.com/

Unfortunately after creating the site I have found that it only works properly with Internet Explorer. Please use Explorer to view and order from LoveBugKnits.com

Basics

2008-01-12T12:05:00.000-06:00

Basic Beanie
A basic rounded hat. Available in any color pattern

Light blue solid basic beanie.

Single Stripe

Any color basic beanie with one stripe around the middle

Light pink beanie with white stripe.

Booties and Slippers

2008-01-12T11:42:00.001-06:00

Wrap Booties
Baby booties that wrap around your little ones feet and tie either under the foot or in the back.

Solid light pink booties

Light green, light brown, and cream loopy stripes booties.

Shown with matching tube hat.

Light green and red booties.

Shown with matching cherries hat.

Valentines

2008-01-12T11:34:00.000-06:00

Valentine Stripes
Choose up to 4 stripe colors on any style of hat.

Red, dark pink, light pink, and white stripes on a two point hat with tassels.

Heart

A heart knitted on the side of any style of hat.

Red heart on a single stripe hat.

Dragons and Dinosoaurs

2008-01-12T11:27:00.000-06:00

Dragon or Dinasour

The basic hat with spikes along the top and a tall in back. You can choose any color for the hat and spikes or even multiple colors.

Dark green hat with dark green spikes

Fruit

2008-01-12T11:06:00.001-06:00

Apple

Cherries

The basic beanie with a stem and cherries on top.

Shown with matching red and light green booties.

Vehicles

2007-12-17T21:23:00.000-06:00

Cars and Trucks
The basic hat with a road and three cars.
Choose the hat color and up to three car colors.

Green hat with red, yellow, and blue cars.

Train
The basic hat with a railroad track and train.
Choose the hat color and up to three colors for the train.

Light brown hat with dark red train.

Gift Wrap

2007-12-05T18:46:00.001-06:00

All items are shipped wrapped in tissue paper in a cardboard box. If your item is being shipped as a gift I will be happy to wrap and send the item directly to the recipient. Items are wrapped in a reusable box with ribbon and a personalized gift tag for only $2.

Scarves

2007-11-10T19:26:00.001-06:00

Scarves are available in any color and can coordinate with any design style.

Please choose a finishing edge when ordering.

White, blue, and dark pink Small Scarf with Loopy Loops

Orange, Blue, and Dark Brown Adult Scarf with Straight Crochet

White and purple Adult Scarf with Shell Crochet

Dark pink and black Small Scarf with Large Puff Balls

Finishing Edges

Loopy Loops
Tassels
Large Puff Balls
Straight Crochet
Shell Crochet

Loopy Loop

2007-11-10T19:18:00.000-06:00

Loopy Stripes

Three color striped hat with loopy chains on top.

White, blue, and dark pink stripes

Dark pink, orange, and white stripes with matching mittens

Mittens

2007-11-06T22:15:00.000-06:00

Mittens are available in any color and can coordinate with any design styles.
Mittens can be bought by size or with a few simple measurements custom made.

Newborn Mittens
Mittens made with a ribbon tie to secure and no thumb.
Size 0-6 months

Cream mittens with blue ribbon

Child Mittens
Available with a strap to keep the mittens attached to each other.

Light blue mittens with cream wrists.

Child Mitten Sizes
Size/knuckle circumference(inches)/hand length (inches)

Child Extra Small / 3 - 4.5 / 3-4

Child Small / 4.5 - 5.5 / 4 - 5
Child Medium / 5.5 - 6 / 5 - 5.5
Child Large / 6 - 6.5 / 5.5 - 6

Adult Mittens

Dark blue mittens with a wave design of green, light brown, and lime green.

Double Mitten (Smitten or Lover's Mitten)

Perfect for those who want to hold hands with their sweetie while walking.

Double Mitten Set

Two sets of mittens plus one Double Mitten

Fingerless Mittens

Keep your hands warm while still being able to use your fingers.

Black fingerless mittens with a purple triple stripe.

For custom fit mittens please provide these measurements in inches
1. wrist circumference
2. knuckle circumference (without making a fist)
3. thumb length(from crotch of thumb to tip)
4. hand length (from wrist to longest finger)

Christmas Designs

2007-11-06T22:13:00.001-06:00

Santa
Red stocking cap with white edging around the bottom and a puff ball on top.

Holiday Stripes
Dark red, dark green, red, green, and white striped stocking cap with tassel top.

Evergreen
Green pointed hat with a yellow puff ball and red ornaments.

Mini Backpack

2007-10-30T09:24:00.001-05:00

Black bag with dark green and orange stripes.

This is a great little bag for any child. It can be made in colors to coordinate with any design. Just pull on the shoulder straps to close the top. A chest strap keeps the bag on the child’s back. The chest strap can also be used as a handle to carry the bag.

Mini Backpack is approximately 9" x 11"

Flowers

2007-10-25T15:41:00.000-05:00

Single Flower

One large flower on the side of a basic hat.

Choose a hat color and two color for the flower.

Dark brown hat with light pink and dark brown flower

Bouquet
A two color wave design hat with a three flower bouquet on top.

Choose two colors for the hat and a color for the flowers.

Purple and light green hat with purple flowers on top

Flower Top
One large upside down flower on top with three small flowers hanging from the side.

Choose a hat color and flower color, stem is light green.

White hat with dark pink flowers

Purple hat with white flowers

Dots

2007-10-25T15:34:00.000-05:00

Dots

A hat covered in small and large dots.

Choose a hat color and up to three dot colors.

Blue hat with light green, green, and white dots

Cream hat with blue and dark blue dots

Tube

2007-10-24T19:38:00.000-05:00

Tube

Striped or solid tube hat tied with matching ribbon or knit cord.

Purple and white stripes with ribbon.

Light blue and yellow stipes with knit cord.

Points

2007-10-24T19:33:00.000-05:00

Three Point
Top of hat has three points and a tassel or puff ball at each point.

Purple with pink and yellow stripes and puff balls.

Two Point
Top of hat has two points and a tassel or puff ball at each point.

Light blue with orange and white stripes and tassels.

Yarn Colors

2007-10-10T10:45:00.000-05:00

Please list the color names you want with your order.

Light Pink _ Dark Pink___

Red ______ Dark Red

Yellow ____ Orange ____ Lime Green

Light Green Green _____ Dark Green

Light Blue _ Blue ______ Dark Blue

Purple ____ Dark Purple_ Black

Cream ____ White

Light Brown Dark Brown

Stripes or Solids

2007-10-07T09:24:00.000-05:00

Design your own hat, sweater, mini backpack or blanket.
Pick one, two, or three colors. Click here for a list of colors.
Add zigzags in between the stripes. (Additional $4.00)
For a hat add a flower or add cat, bear, or bunny ears. (Additional $2.00)
For a sweater choose buttons or ribbon.

Three Colors

Light pink, yellow, and white stripes with ribbon

Two Colors

Light blue and cream stripes with buttons and zigzags

Animals

2007-10-05T16:41:00.000-05:00

Bear
Light brown or dark brown hat with rounded bear ears.Light brown with light blue ears

Cat
Black, brown, or cream hat with pointed cat ears.

Black with light pink ears

Bunny
Cream or white hat with bunny ears.

White with white ears

You choose the inside color of the ears.
Color Choices
My favorite colors for ears
Light Pink, Light Blue, White, Cream

Fall

2007-10-05T16:31:00.000-05:00

Candy Corn
Three stripes in yellow, orange, and white.

Pumpkin Hat
Orange hat with a green stem.

The beginning

2007-09-24T19:53:00.000-05:00

Here is the start of Love Bug Organic Knits. I will be posting my original knit designs here. I am starting with some of my original hat designs and will eventually begin adding sweaters, diaper covers, and blankets. Check back often as I will be adding more designs.