Shawl Cuffs

Stephen West has a new pattern. This is the Slumber Cowl and you can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Photos © Stephen West

Choose four colors of Aran weight yarn and fade them together for this beginner- friendly cowl pattern. The cowl is knit flat and then seamed together at the end for an infinity-style cowl. The waves are created with yarn over increases and decreases framed by I-cord edges. The length is customizable, so you can also knit this pattern with DK or worsted weight yarn. Enjoy this cozy and warm winter accessory!

DK weight yarn will work for this cowl as well for a slightly narrower cowl. You can customize the circumference of the cowl by knitting fewer or more pattern repeats. 

Snuggle up in the Slumber Cowl to keep you cozy all through the winter months! My new cowl pattern is the perfect way to combat the cold, inspired by my Slumber Shawl pattern. Knit in aran weight yarn that is faded together, this beginner-friendly cowl pattern will keep you feeling snug all winter long. The cowl is first knit flat and then seamed together for an infinity-style cowl. Framed by I-cord edges, yarn over increases and decreases create a gorgeous flowing waves effect that highlights the beautiful curving shape of the cowl. The length is customizable and the pattern can be knit in DK or worsted weight yarn, so there are plenty of ways to make this comfy cowl your own. Grab your needles, choose your cosiest yarn and cast on your new favorite winter accessory!

Mr. Canada Post brought in a box of beautiful shawl cuffs from Purl & Hank. The website is updated with the numbers. I still need to take pictures.

We have a brand new yarn coming tomorrow. Mr. Canpar usually arrives around noon.

220 Superwash® Grande is the bulky weight version of one of our most popular yarns. We are sure you will love knitting and crocheting with this new yarn in 100% superwash wool.

It is a natural fiber that is easy-care, meaning you can machine wash and dry it! 220 Superwash® Grande is great for a wide range of garments and accessories, and comes in a broad color palette taken from our established 220 Superwash® line.

I’m ready for the boxes - the yarn is online.

Mr. FedEx should be stopping by tomorrow as well with brand new colours of Juniper Moon Patagonia.

Have a great evening. It’s knitting time.

Shawl Cuffs

Mr. Canada Post delivered our order from Purl & Hank this morning. 

The Overall Buckle Shawl Cuffs are online. I will do the rest tomorrow. It is Tuesday (my day off) so I don’t want to be here all day 😘

I started my post and two hours later I’m still in the store. These cuffs will go online sometime today (hopefully).

Shawl Belt

Tiny Belt

Inbetweener

I made up some more kits for the Attune Shawl.

As I was pulling out of the parking lot Mr. UPS stopped at the store. He had a big box from Malabrigo.

Lots of Sock and Rios. I have most of the colours online.

There was a big surprise in the box.

We have Black Rasta. 

There was another surprise in the box. Solid colours of Rios. I didn’t open the bags but all the skeins in the bag look very close. 

We’ve had dinner and I’m quickly finishing my post. I did get the rest of the shawl cuffs online - sort of. They are there but I don’t have individual pictures. Now a bit of work on the website so that we are ready for tomorrow’s sale.

Kits

I was in the store before 8am to make sure I beat the freezing rain. I made it just in time. After I finished packing orders for Canada Post I started to make up kits for the Attune Shawl. We had a big box hidden away with Liberty Wool from Classic Elite. I love Liberty but it’s discontinued. I mixed the Liberty with Patagonia and kits are available online for a great price.

Liberty is 100% machine washable wool that knits up into self-patterning stripes. I think it will make a beautiful shawl.

This sweater and cardigan were knit in Liberty. This shows how the yarn stripes. 

If you want to see how a colour knits up, check out projects on Ravelry. In the search box at the top, type in the colour number and you will see projects in that colour.

Now I need to figure out what yarn I’m going to use for mine. Right now I’m leaning towards tosh DK with Spincycle Dream State. I might do something totally different and knit a purple shawl 😘.

I’m very excited that we will be getting shawl cuffs from Purl & Hank very soon. They are in the hands of Canada Post and hopefully we will see them next week. This is the Overall Buckle.

The nostalgic overall buckle is a favourite. With various sizes its a great options for shawls of all weights.

Our leather is tanned with oil leaving it soft and pliable yet durable and resistant to the harsh elements. The pronounced grain gives character to each piece

The Tiny Belt.

The Tiny Belt pairs best with your lightweight to medium shawls. Make for adorable bracelets when you’re not using them to secure your shawl. Double up the belts for double the fun!

Buckles measure 5/8”

The In Betweener.

The In-Betweeners size rests right in between the Tiny Belt and the Shawl Buckle. With a variety of options it is the perfect accessory. Buckle measures roughly 3/4” x 1.5”

Dad and Lucy are on their way home tomorrow. I can’t wait to see Lucy. We talk to dad everyday so we know that he is doing well. Lucy doesn’t like talking on the phone so it will be good to talk to her in person.