What every knitting fashionista needs...

is a good lip gloss (for the perfect pucker as you purl), a spritz of a tantalizing perfume, and... a truly stylish needle case, like these from artist Therese Inverso:



Her work is simply amazing. I have hunted long for the perfect needle case, one that's "organic" in sensibility but doesn't look frumpy (and we all know that "frumpy" is to a fashionista as "stake" is to a vampire: shudder-worthy), a case that is easy enough to slip into any knitting tote, messenger bag, briefcase, holiday duffel and, my friends, this is it. I've seen a lot of needle cases made from recycled sweaters of such shoddy craftsmanship that they look more hobo than boho. But these, also made from recycled sweaters, are unmistakably the work of a meticulous craftswoman.

Have a look:





Her designs (only two of which you see above) are the perfect marriage between whimsy and practicality. Each and every piece is unique and every single one bears the artist's signature, tucked discreetly in the folds. But I would recognize her work anywhere if I saw it. Which you can too, if you're planning on going to Stitches East in the next couple of weeks.

I bought one for myself and then found several that I couldn't resist. Point for me that I only bought one extra -- and as a present for someone else, at that!

And so I leave you with a glimpse of these, my new favourite things. :)

On another note, I will be travelling as of tomorrow until the middle of next week. I'll have little to no internet access, so please be patient. I will get to your emails and orders as soon as I'm back in the studio.

Have a lovely week, all!