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Focusing on Vests
In the shop we have so many great patterns for sweaters, but I am at the time in my life where I do not need as much warmth. Recently I have been focusing on vests. Vests provide just enough comfort without the added warmth of sleeves. When I wear a vest, I keep it on all day. When I wear a sweater, it's on and off and on and off. 
As you may have seen in an earlier blog I made the Diamond Panel Vest in Kersti and just love wearing it. I am now working on the Clock Vest from the Folk Vests book. This vest has a beautiful cable panel running up the back, and one under each arm and one on each front. It is stunning.
I decided to use Rowan Calmer, a blend of cotton and acrylic microfiber. Jill made a sweater several months ago from the Calmer Collection, though she modified it a bit to make it more wearable (see picture!) She's been going on and on about how nice this yarn is, so I thought I'd give it a try. 
Cotton has never been a favorite of mine to knit with. I usually have to go down 2-3 needle sizes and find it really hard to get gauge. I am really enjoying working with Calmer. It is so soft, yet shows crisp stitch definition. And I had no problems getting gauge. Since this is a blend with microfiber, it is not as heavy as 100% cotton and will hold its shape. I can't wait to finish.
With the unusually warm winter, I have already begun thinking of spring projects. I have seen handbags that are made using tapestry crochet. I thought I would try my hand at a small project to see if I enjoyed the process. I made a tiny basket out of two bright colors of Saucy Sport. It was so much fun, I decided to offer it as a class. What a great gift idea! It was really neat to see the pattern emerge as I worked the continuous rounds of single crochet. This is a very basic technique (very portable also), the beauty comes from the color design. Now I am in search of a pattern for a larger project.
In the shop we have so many great patterns for sweaters, but I am at the time in my life where I do not need as much warmth. Recently I have been focusing on vests. Vests provide just enough comfort without the added warmth of sleeves. When I wear a vest, I keep it on all day. When I wear a sweater, it's on and off and on and off. 
As you may have seen in an earlier blog I made the Diamond Panel Vest in Kersti and just love wearing it. I am now working on the Clock Vest from the Folk Vests book. This vest has a beautiful cable panel running up the back, and one under each arm and one on each front. It is stunning.
I decided to use Rowan Calmer, a blend of cotton and acrylic microfiber. Jill made a sweater several months ago from the Calmer Collection, though she modified it a bit to make it more wearable (see picture!) She's been going on and on about how nice this yarn is, so I thought I'd give it a try. 
Cotton has never been a favorite of mine to knit with. I usually have to go down 2-3 needle sizes and find it really hard to get gauge. I am really enjoying working with Calmer. It is so soft, yet shows crisp stitch definition. And I had no problems getting gauge. Since this is a blend with microfiber, it is not as heavy as 100% cotton and will hold its shape. I can't wait to finish.
With the unusually warm winter, I have already begun thinking of spring projects. I have seen handbags that are made using tapestry crochet. I thought I would try my hand at a small project to see if I enjoyed the process. I made a tiny basket out of two bright colors of Saucy Sport. It was so much fun, I decided to offer it as a class. What a great gift idea! It was really neat to see the pattern emerge as I worked the continuous rounds of single crochet. This is a very basic technique (very portable also), the beauty comes from the color design. Now I am in search of a pattern for a larger project.
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