Sample It

Thanks to Betsy, Jill, and Susan - we have some more new samples at the shoppe.

Betsy knitted the Twirly Skirt  (look under free patterns) out of Cotton Fleece.  She made the size 4, but found that she had to shorten the last section to keep from having to use 2 skeins of that color.













These two hats were knitted by Susan.  She used the Kauni yarn and the pattern is by Ruth Sorensen,  One skein made both hats.

















Jill knitted the Wiggle Wrap out of the Kauni.  It is nice and long.



















Another scarf knitted out of Kauni.    The Paintbox Scarf by Lucy Neatby.

Light, Luscious, and Lacey

Nancy came in today and brought her summer sweater
that she knit with Cotton Fleece. Here is the picture of the pattern.

It is Aconitum Lace from the Knitter's Spring 2010 magazine.

Here is what she knit.





What do you think?
Nancy says it is easy.

The lovely button is from the downtown yarn shop in Traverse City (shhh, it is Lost Art).

I told her she could knit one for me next time, only I want mine longer.

Mr. Greenjeans

Okay, this did it. On September 16, Diane posted a picture of her Mr. Greenjeans.

For those of you who are not familiar with this sweater, go to Knitty.com I have loved this pattern ever since it came out two years ago and now I am going to knit it.


Now, this is with the understanding that I am at a work site six days a week and then on my day off, I do other things that can't wait. So, if I can put in 5 hours a week on this sweater, it may be done later in the winter and just in time to add something new to my wardrobe.

So, the question is -what yarn do I use for this wonderful sweater? I was looking at Ravelry and some folks have used Cotton Fleece. That would be good for this terminally hot person, plus I can wash and dry it in the machine. But, I also like Lamb's Pride and they have some beautiful reds. Or, we carry Shaefer Yarn and I could order some Miss Priss in a colorway that I like. Annie looks nice, so does Catherine the Great, or what about Frida Kahlo? And I like Billie Holliday, but I think I want to stick with a red colorway. It is bright and cheery.

Are you ready to join me?