Cooler weather combined with months of gift giving holidays makes for a new season: Cowl Season. To celebrate the season over the next few months, we will highlight several cowls we love.
We start out with a cashmere bang! The cowl, pictured above, requires 2 skeins of Mongolian Cashmere 4-ply by Jade Sapphire. It would make a lovely gift for someone special or a luxurious treat for yourself. This yarn is lofty, super soft and perfect for keeping your neck warm and toasty.
The pattern is also from Jade Sapphire and is available only with the purchase of 2 skeins of the Mongolian Cashmere 4-ply. If you’re ordering from us online, please mention that you would like us to include the pattern in the “Special Instructions” section at check out.
Happy Cowl Season!
PATTERN STATS:
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished measurements: 26″x 10″
Materials: 1 sk each of Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4 ply in Ivory (00) and La Nuit (30), 24″ circular needles US#7, ring marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Amitola is a lovely self-striping yarn from Louisa Harding. It’s the latest DK weight to hit our online shelves. The silk content adds a gorgeous sheen to this soft wool blend. If you need project inspiration for Amitola, Louisa Harding released a pattern book to accompany the yarn. Check out all the great color combos of Amitola now!
STATS:
Fiber: 80% Wool, 20% Silk
Yardage: 273 yards
Gauge: 5.5 to 6 st = 1 inch
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry.
Check out one of the latest and greatest to hit our shop. Metalico, by Blue Sky Alpacas, is a luscious blend of 50% alpaca and 50% mulberry silk. No dyes are used. The colors are derived from naturally occurring shades of baby alpaca.
The Etched Rio Wrap (shown above) was designed with Metalico in mind. With a swing and fluidity reminiscent of woven fabric, this breathtaking wrap will easily become your favorite accessory. Effortless to wear, a simple lace panel is all this piece requires to be a soothing, intriguing knit.
Metalico Stats:
Fiber: 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk
Yardage: 147 yards
Gauge: 5 to 6 st = 1 inch
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry.
We just received a new shipment from Habu Textiles! Habu offers unique fibers like Kenaf (a plant grown in Africa) and Fique (from pineapple). We also stock interesting fiber combinations of linen and steel and bamboo and copper. Since most Habu yarns are fingering weight or thinner, it leaves many knitters to ponder, what do people typically make with this stuff?
Why not knit a garment? The Ori Ami Knits collection is comprised of 15 garments featuring designs for women’s wear and accessories that are all knit with Habu yarns. Check out our wide variety of Habu Textiles and consider knitting a garment with them. You won’t be disappointed.
The photo above is from our Habu trunk show last year. It featured all garments made of Habu Textiles.
Kidsilk Creation by Rowan is back in stock and available in more colors. One hank makes the ruffle scarf shown above. Knit and crochet instructions for the scarf are included on the inside of the label. Check out the available colors and get started on your ruffle scarf today!
