Happy March!!  Can you believe we are already into the 3rd month of the year?  And we finally got a bit of winter weather too.    With the temperature dripping low, I have been thinking about cozy items to keep us knitters and crocheters warm.  What better way to keep warm than to make a shawl?  Here are several of my favorites.  Enjoy and stay warm!

1. #02 Reversible Cabled-Ribbed Shawl by Lily Chin  2. Superstar Shawl by Samantha Kirby  3. Haruni by Emily Ross  4. Summer Flies by Donna Griffin  5. Color Affection by Veera Valimaki  6. PI Shawl (July) by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Hello All,

I have lots to share (especially since I missed last week)!

Ah, cables!  What are you feelings on cables?  I am a big fan! I like their intricacies moving along and crossing one another.  And have you every crocheted them?  Yes you can do that, it’s great isn’t it!

Here are some of my favorites that I have come across recently or have been in my Ravelry queue of a long time.  Maybe someday I’ll get to them.

I really like  Scrollwork (1) by Irina Dmitrieva and really, really like the project by anneleterme.  I really like how this cable moves and intertwines and done in the super soft looking white yarn just makes me want to wear it on all cold days.  I also like the pom-pom that anneleterme added, though the project doesn’t seem to call for it.

Beatnik (2) by Norah Gaughan is a pattern that has been in my favorites and in my Ravelry queue since the pattern was released, easily over a year.  This is a highly textured sweater, cables on the front and back of the body and moss stitch on the sleeves.  And I am a big fan of boat neck, necklines.

So crochet cables are new to me and I think they really look great!  The  Honeysuckle Hat (3) by Aparna Rolfe looks hard but Ive heard crochet cables “aren’t too bad” as a customer told me.  I think the  Crochet Cabled Bracelets (4) by A la Sascha would be a great stash buster project and would bring some hipster chic to any ones wardrobe.  Sticking with the crochet cables, however lovely is Solas Caomh (6) by  Jodi Euchner.  It is gorgeous baby blanket, I especially like the braided cable up the center and how well the border matches it.

Speaking of baby knits, Korrigan (5) by Solenn Couix-Loarer, is a sweet little baby sweater with beautifully placed cables radiating out from the neckline.  I especially love how seahorseknits version finishes off the little dress beneath.  The nice thing about this pattern is the size range if from 0-24 months.

For you sock AND cable lovers out there, Sarsaparilla Socks (7) by Cookie A is a very cool pattern.  It reminds me of honeycombs, but that might just be the color.  I would have to say that I would be leery of taking the cable onto the foot, but for the leg, they are quite classy.

Lastly, another pattern that has been lurking in my queue for a while is the Acer Cardigan  (8) by Amy Christoffers, one of my favorite designers.  I” not sure exactly what speaks to me about this pattern, but it does and it has.  And one day I will make it, cable and all.

Happy February!! It’s hard to believe that January flew by so quickly!

So this week we’re talking socks.  I don’t know if it’s because it has been so cold or what, but I keep finding great socks patterns.  I thought I would share a few fun and interesting ones I have come across recently.

Okay crocheters, these are for you!  And how fun they are!  Origami Turkish Socks (1) by Deborah E. Burger it worked flat with increases and decreases then seamed.  There are more pictures on the project page and they are interesting to see.  More crocheted socks, what?!? Yes these fun ones or worked from side to side, Sydney’s Sideways Socks (2) by Brenda K. B. Anderson.  I love how the stripes are vertical, a nice change from the usual.

If your wanting to make a statement with your fun, variegated sock yarns, Skew (3) by Lana Holden (picture by baconfairy).  These socks are knit on the bias, so you have to be willing to put some time into the pattern but I’m sure you’ll love them.  They will be different than any other sock pattern you’ve done.  If you are looking for break after doing Skew, Mini Cables and Diamonds (4) by Megan S. Wright is simple yet has a lovely cable detail going down the side of the sock.

Scylla (5) by Fiona Lucas has really nice color mixing.  The stitch pattern breaks up the patterning of the dye nicely.

For you owl lovers our there, this is a super cute pattern.  Owlie Socks (6) by Julie Elswick Suchomel has owls completely down the foot but the ones at the top have beads for eyes, a nice little touch.

If you have done any of these, please share you thoughts and pictures.  We would all love to see what you have done!

Have a great weekend and Happy Stitching!

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Lately, I have been seeing lots and lots of triangles.  This design element seems to be the ‘it’ shape right now.  I think its nice; triangles fit together well, creating lots of different shapes and including color in the design always adds more interest.  this elementary shape, is definitely being brought into an adults world.   What do you think?  How does the triangle revamped make you feel?

Below are some of my favorite patterns that I recently came across. 1.Triangle by Matilde Skar.  I particularly love this colorway and the little triangles on the bottom.  2. Triangles/Trekanter by Lisalotte is so inspiring.  I especially like the color combinations and the wayt the sweater is made to fit.  Though it’s a personal pattern, it is definitely worth a look.  3. Triangle Baby Blanket by Elin Guorunardottir.  This crocheted piece has so much potential for fun color variations.  The lovely muted palette below is by anava on ravelry.com.  4. Light and Easy by villapeikko is beautiful!  Another item I would love to knit, alas another personal pattern but SO worth the look. 5. Pei by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne is darling.  I like that its inspiration comes from the Louvre.

I hope you find some inspiration in these triangles.  Have a great weekend!

Here are some of my Faves from this past week.  I hope you find some inspiration in them!

I recently got to see this shawl in person.  A customer was knitting it and it was absolutely gorgeous.  If you are looking for a shawl pattern to keep your attention,  Rockfeller by Stephen West (1) would be a great choice.

So you might say another crocheted cowl, but I Love this cowl!  The Viking Eternity Cowl by WhisperTwister (2) is done in a bulky weight (it looks like two worsted weight strands held together) but can you imagine how quickly you would have this done?  And the texture is awesome, don’t you agree?

The Berry Bluebird Scarf by WhisperTwister (3) is a lovely, delicate looking crocheted scarf.  The circles pieces remind me snow, but at the same time has very modern look to it.

Who doesn’t like cute baby stuff?  Milo by Georgie Hallam (4) is a pattern that will grow with the littlest one in your life.  I thought the picture of the teddy bear wearing the baby size was cute too!  Paulie by Isabel Kraemer (5) is a GREAT pattern.  I have worked this pattern up in a fingering weight cotton and it is perfect for Spring.  The sweater is super easy to knit and the pattern for the shawl collar is well written.  This is the perfect time to start this one, then you can have it ready for April and May!!

I found this shawl to be super interesting, Dreambird KAL by Nadita Swings (6).  The colors are very pretty and look so natural together.  This shawl is a  true art piece that looks like it has feathers on it.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

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