Spring??

It is snowing again this morning.  I have had just about enough of winter. Okay, we barely have any snow on the ground so I shouldn't complain.  I just talked with the ladies at Blue Sky Alpacas (they are located in Minnesota) and they have 34" of snow on the ground.  That is serious snow.

Why was I talking to Blue Sky?  There are new patterns and yarns and I just ordered them.  They should be here the beginning of January.  Because it is dreary out today I am going to share happy, pretty pictures with you to cheer you up.

I added in the pictures, cutting and pasting descriptions from the Blue Sky Alpacas and Spud & Chloe websites.  Now I can't add to the bottom of my post and have it display in the proper font.  I guess that means that this post is done for today.  :)  I'm going to try and finish Aldred this afternoon.  6 more rows (long rows) to go.

Kaw Valley Wrap NEW!
Designed by Elinor Brown

Description
This light and airy wrap features an engaging charted lace pattern with
a knitted-on edging.

Experience Level
Intermediate

Materials
• Blue Sky Alpaca Silk (50g/146 yds): 7 hanks
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32" circular needle,
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional cast on
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
Photo Shown: Plume #103

 Cecily's Silk Cardigan NEW!

Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Description
This light and pretty cardigan features top down construction with handy pockets and an easy lace edging.

Experience Level
Intermediate

Materials
• Blue Sky Alpaca Silk (50 g/146 yds):
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) hanks
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) 29" circular needle,
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" circular needle,
or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Large stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Two 5/8" buttons
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Photo Shown: Amethyst #129

Valentine Cardi NEW! #9809

Designed by Laura Chau

Love the look of fingering weight sweaters but fear the time commitment? This pretty cardigan with its easy lace pattern uses as little as four hanks, so you’ll be done
in no time!

Experience Level

Intermediate

Materials

• Spud & Chloë Fine (65 g/248 yds): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) hanks
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) 32" or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Six 5⁄8" buttons

Sizes

• XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X)
• Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)"
• Length: 20 (20½, 21, 21¼, 21½, 22)"
• Sleeve Length: 9½" from underarm to cuff for all sizes

Polly Pullover NEW! #9213

Designed by Merri Fromm

With easy top down construction and simple waist-shaping darts, this quick knit is a great first sweater pattern! 

Experience Level

Advanced Beginner

Materials

• Spud & Chloë Outer (100g/60yds): 5 (6, 7, 8) hanks
• Size 11 (8mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Size 11 (8mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Size 13 (9mm) double pointed needles, or 2 sizes larger than size
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Sizes

• XS (S M, L)
• Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 31 (34, 37, 40)"
• Length along Center Front: 21½ (22, 23½, 25)"