Zickzack

We have a new scarf. This is Zickzack (a free pattern on Ravelry) knit with one ball of Noro Tsubame - colour #2. I have a brand new jean jacket and the scarf is going to look great with it!

Named for the barn swallow that migrates to Japan during cherry blossom season, this is a classic worsted-weight silk/wool blend. Each oversized skein contains 656 yards making it ideal for an endless variety of one-skein projects!

 

My Jade Scarf is at the halfway point. Beth is already claiming it. Sometimes customers ask if blocking is really necessary. You can see that my pattern isn’t lying flat - after blocking the scarf will look much better.

Isabell Kraemer has a new pattern. SSP (slip stitch party) Shawl - the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry.

SSP is worked flat (sideways), increasing along one edge to create an asymmetrical triangle. Stitches are increased in the slip stitch pattern and then onward into the 1x1 ribbing. A built-in slip stitch edge and the slip stitch colorwork (you only work with one color on any given row) will be the perfect introduction into colorwork (promise - you will have nothing but fun!). The combination of easy slip stitch patterns and the sportive wide ribbing give this shawl a sophisticated yet casual look.

The shawl is knit in fingering weight yarn. I would suggest Le Petit Lambswool. 

This version is knit with 6 colours.

📷 © Isabell Kraemer

This version is larger and is knit with 2 colours.

I came home early to get the website ready for the spring Rowan. The books should all be going live on March 1st. I’m not finished yet but hope to be in time. The new yarn is ready to go live. The new colours of existing yarns will go up on the 1st during the day.

I need to sign off because Beth is urging me (not so gently) to hurry up. We have The Amazing Race from last night to watch.