New Patterns

Brian Smith has a new shawl pattern that is designed in worsted weight yarn. He used 5mm needles for this shawl. We put the air conditioning on in our house and I could use a shawl this weight while watching TV. The main floor is very cold because it gets really warm upstairs.

This cosy crescent shawl is worked in four stitch patterns and has a generous length.

You can purchase the pattern for Cascade Shawl 41 on Ravelry.

Photos © Brian Smith

The shawl would look amazing in Malabrigo Rios.

Stephen West has a new pattern as well.

This semi-circular shawl is knit with fingering weight yarn striped with lace weight mohair silk for a large lightweight fabric. Seven colors stripe together as bands of brioche stitch mix together with simple striped sections. The textural changes yield an entertaining project with exciting color changes. You can customize the stripes and colors as you knit or follow the recommended color placement using seven colorways.

You can purchase the pattern for the Brioband Shawl on Stephen’s website.

Photos © Stephen West

Dad and Lucy came for dinner tonight. It was Lucy’s first time leaving the house since surgery. Dad and Beth made a ramp for her to use when getting in and out of the truck. She is starting to put weight on her leg which is a very good thing. We’re having fun getting her pills into her. Before surgery cheese worked for her pain pills. Since surgery we have had to try a few different things. Right now it’s hamburgers. Yes, Lucy is very spoiled. But it’s getting the pills into her.