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Polonaise Cowl
Polonaise Cowl — € () or Polonaise is a cozy cabled cowl. The slightly flared bottom edge sits nicely around the collar to keep chill out. Three sizes are given; it can either be worked as a single-skein project or as an extravagant double loop cowl. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. A matching hat pattern will be available in December. MATERIALS YARN Aran weight Shown here: Sunrise Fiber Co. Spun Aran (100% Merino; 166 m/181 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Orchid: 1 (2, 3) skeinsOnly a tiny bit of the last skein is used in size M and L; you can get one skein…
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An unexpected design
As mentioned in the previous post, my new found interest is designing hat. I have drawn some sketches but none of my designs excite me enough to ask for yarn support. Tonight I was finishing working on a cabled cowl in Spun Aran from Sunrise Fiber Co.. I’ve got the yarn last week and the yarn is so lovely that I just couldn’t resist but knit. It is gratifying to see the subtle color change emerges in front of my eyes. It reminds me very much of Le Fibre Nobili Mambo from Lane Cervinia that I have used for this sweater coat: There is something special in the structure of…
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My first KAL
I have joined my first KAL in the Indie Gift-A-Long 2013. I have knitted this hat: This lovely design is Sand Bank from Polish designerJustyna Lorkowska. Knitting this hat inspired me to design my own – Ragnatella I have also another quick accessory pattern in this GAL: It led to the first FO from my designs appeared in the GAL. I am looking forward to seeing more 🙂
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Gift-a-long
Are you busy preparing your handmade gifts? All of my patterns are part of the Indie Gift-A-Long 2013. Join the GAL and get a chance to win one of the prizes! The GAL lasts two months from now through the end of year. Come join us! Happy holiday knitting!
