Oops – tomorrow turned into a couple extra days there didn’t it?
Well, I promised you some more accessory suggestions didn’t I? First up is the Plucky Curacao Cowl from Thea Colman (a.k.a. Babycocktails). Using just two skeins of Plucky Merino SW Worsted…. well, let me let Thea explain:
“The cowl is knitted as a long ribbed piece and sewn into a simple smocked design at the end. The detailed design is a nice balance to the soft and chunky cabled edges of the cowl, and I love how it looks in the yarn, which is the perfect weight and softness for neck wrapping.”
One can never have too many cowls I say. They are endlessly versatile, make great gifts, are quick projects and a great way to use up a skein or two of special yarn.
I’m saving her other lovely pattern for another post. They’re both so special they each deserve their own post.
Oh, and guess what?! Great big behemoth of a sneak-up tomorrow, Monday, August 23rd, starting around 9:00 a.m. Eastern and going through the day. It’s the last full week of August and I’ve got Fall on the brain. When you see the colors popping up, I think you will see what a raging case of ‘Fall Fever’ I have going on – I’m obsessed with the golds, browns, rusts, reds and greens of Fall. Of course there will also be a hefty dose of grey, purples, plums, magenta’s, pink, blues and more. Hope to see you there!
I won’t spoil it for those of you who haven’t received your package yet, but I did want to tell you how much I am loving coming up with the colorways, bases, swag and inspirations for the club shipments. And, speaking of swag, your shipment next month will have two little goodies… Just thought I’d throw out a little teaser and give you something to look forward to. Hope you have enjoyed the Confection Cowl Pattern and the fiber wash.
And, speaking of Classics, the Austen inspired theme will be coming to an end with the end of June’s shipment. Which begs the question – What will the next theme be? I’ll ask you – what would you like to see next?
Big Shouldered Broads (and you know I mean that in that in the very nicest and most respectful way, right?) or….
I squeel with delight everytime I see a work in progress or a finished knit in Plucky Yarn. Seriously, what a thrill. There has been quite the bumper crop of them lately and I wanted to share (and I think they totally qualify as Eye Candy):
Mock Cable Wave socks from Favorite Socks byNicole
And these… they are just cuter than, well, a bug’s ear.
PeekABoo mittens by Melissa. Knit in TPK Merino worsted. Colorway – Bugs Ear
Thank you all for your willingness to share your pictures with me. Anyone else out there want to share pictures of their knits? You would totally make my day!
Question for you… Is anyone going to Madrona? The lovely ladies at Village Yarn and Tea have invited me to share a little spot in their booth with them. So.Excited.
