Leafy Shrugs

Julia knit this pattern earlier this year in a Budding Designers KAL on Rav and knew she wanted to have the Cottage License for it. She was going to put it off until the weather started warming up again, but recently someone enquired about her knitting it for their daughter's Christening - hey presto! Julia now has the CL for StitchyMama/Katherine Oxlade Knacks' Leafy Shrug which means she can knit this to sell.

These stunning pics are taken by a fab Wgtn photographer friend of mine - Rachael Brown

This is a beautiful lacey shrug, great for summer BBQs as the weather cools in the evenings as well as spring & autumn days when another warmer layer is necessary. It makes a special one of a kind gift, perfect for birthdays and Christenings.

It can be knit in a range of sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18 months, 2T, 4T, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

Providing the chest measurement for the child would ensure the right fit for the shrug

Please contact Julia if you would like to order or make an enquiry, or visit her blog

Hand knits available for sale

Kate has some hand knit items available for avaiulable for purchase.


~~ Milo Vest ~~ by Kate
Size: 3 months

In 100% wool from The Wool Company in Gelato colourway.
Features giant cable pattern.
$20 plus postage
Email Kate at chevgirlknitting@gmail.com if you would like it.


~~ Looking Glass Longies ~~ by Kate 

Size Medium (fits my 15 month old) 

In 100% wool Tekapo “Storm” colourway with The Wool Company Navy in contrast bands.
$45 plus postage
Click on this link to see more photo’s of the longies being modelled by Kate's daughter Makayla.
Email Kate at chevgirlknitting@gmail.com if you would like them.

~~ Vanilla Soaker ~~


Size medium
Price - $26 plus postage

In 100% wool from The Wool Company in colourways Donkey and Ballet.

Designed to go over cloth nappies as a water proof layer. Soaker will need to be lanolised to be effective as a water proof layer. To lanolise the soaker simply dissolve a tsp of lanolin in hot water and add to luke warm tub of water and soak item for a wee while.

Shown here on my 16 month old - at the very limit for use with this size!

Worn over an Itti Bitti cloth nappy which is very trim. 

Please contact Kate for this item at chevgirlknitting@gmail.com or any of us if you would like one made for your child.

Confection Shrugs

I can only guess that it was named as such because of it’s sweetness.

This Confection Shrug, designed by Tonya Wagner is the perfect item for popping on when another layer is needed. With no buttons or zippers, dressing your baby is a breeze. I didn’t believe it myself, but it stays on really well.

This item has gorgeous eyelet holes around the three quarter length sleeves (though I can adapt the pattern to omit this detailing as well as altering the length of the sleeves to suit)

Julia has permission to knit these for sale so please contact her jstanfield@xtra.co.nz or visit her blog for more information or if you'd like to order one.

Available in sizes newborn to 24 months, prices start at $25.