We're starting a new little thing on the blog - Inspiration Mondays. Since this is the time of year when people come rushing into the shop just itching to knit but not quite sure WHAT to knit, we thought a few suggestions might be helpful. That, and we have so many cool things that WE want to knit or have knit up as shop samples that this gives us a place to share. And, really, who couldn't use a little inspiration to start their week?
I was debating which project idea to post first, when Donna blew all my plans out the window. She started a spontaneous knit along on Saturday by bringing in the Colonnade pattern from the Fall Knitty.
This yummy wrap is knit with 430 yds of heavy worsted to a light chunky yarn on size 10 US needles. A fast, satisfying knit.
Just imagine all that luscious yarn wrapped around your neck and shoulders when the temperature starts to drop. The construction of the wrap is rather interesting and makes perfect use of the chunky yarn.
It starts with a stst portion that can be wrapped around you like a cowl of cozy scarf. Then the pattern moves into a lovely textured lace pattern for the shawl. I cast on yesterday morning and was at the lace by the evening! Donna, Penny, and I all have thoughts of getting these done in time to wear to Rhinebeck. Since that gives us 6 weeks, I don't think it will be a problem.
Now, for yarn ideas. Donna pulled out Cascade's Baby Alpaca Chunky in the plum coloway:
I shamelessly copied her, but with red. (You only need 4 skeins of the Baby Alpaca Chunky for this pattern.)
Pam picked this incredible teal called Emerald City.
Sue went with a gorgeous fall orange in Spunky Eclectic Biggie Yarn.
Penny and Lisa were feeling a bit more fancy and went with the Cherry Tree Hill Charmed. Also a baby alpaca, it is handpainted and has a touch of silver thread running throughout the yarn. Sparkles!!
Penny is using:
And Lisa:
Join us for the Spontaneous KAL and have a fabulous wrap to keep you warm all fall and winter!