I don’t think there is a better way to start a four day weekend than with cashmere and a new project…
When I saw the Yarn Harlot post about her cowl pattern, I immediately started looking at my stash on Ravelry. I was a little concerned at first that I wouldn’t have something that worked for this pattern, but then I saw the Jade Sapphire Silk/Cashmere. I bought this the first time I went to Maryland Sheep and Wool (years ago!), and never found just the right pattern for it (believe it or not – I bought this with the intent to make Larry socks from it – crazy!). And its perfect for this pattern – and I couldn’t cast on fast enough. This is a great pattern, and I’m already planning on making another one. I have a skein of cashmere that I think would be nice for this – and I also have some quivit – this is the perfect pattern for those special skeins.
I was off today, and had a nice relaxing day of knitting, lunch with Andrew and Larry and walking Ruby. I had to work a little this afternoon, but I’m done now, and off until Tuesday. I am planning on lots of knitting time, with a little time for family and golf. That and the cashmere just make it the perfect weekend!
Have a good weekend!
So very beautiful, a great combination!
Have a great weekend.
By: Rachel on October 9, 2009
at 4:41 pm
I’m still trying to figure out what to do with my quivit. I’m thinking of some type of smoke ring/cowl. Just not sure, nothing has spoken to me yet for the special yarn.
By: rebekahsyarn on October 9, 2009
at 4:56 pm
It’s a wonderful pattern and look beautiful in that yarn – printed my pattern out, wound the yarn….now I just have to clear my head to cast on. Have a great weekend and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
By: Chris on October 9, 2009
at 6:59 pm
What gorgeous yarn. The pattern is so pretty, too.
By: Caffeine Girl on October 9, 2009
at 9:19 pm
What a gorgeous blue! I have that cowl queued up, but still don’t have the perfect yarn for it. Never fear, I’ll find it!
By: Shea on October 9, 2009
at 9:42 pm
Oh, and Happy Early Birthday, in case I forget to tell you tomorrow. Have a great one!
By: Shea on October 9, 2009
at 9:43 pm
It’s beautiful! You have such great taste in yarn!
By: Valerie on October 9, 2009
at 10:22 pm
what a nice way to spend your cashmere. Love that color – is it hydranga?
By: Kim on October 11, 2009
at 12:15 am
Thanks – the colorway is Blueberries and Plums….and it really does look like that.
By: Jeanne on October 11, 2009
at 6:57 am
That does sound like a perfect start to the weekend! I love the color!
By: brokeknits on October 11, 2009
at 8:48 am
Oh, that cowl is gorgeous and it looks like such a fun pattern to make. Hope you are having a great weekend.
By: kim on October 11, 2009
at 3:45 pm
That’s a beautiful color and you’re really making progress fast. Hope you’re still enjoying your long weekend!
By: Steven on October 12, 2009
at 8:09 am
That cowl is a very pretty thing, isn’t it? I want to eat it up like candy. Yours will be great it that blueberry color.
By: misa on October 12, 2009
at 1:05 pm
oh that cowl is going to be beyond gorgeous! i adore those colors!
By: Opal on October 14, 2009
at 2:55 pm
the cowl pattern and the yarn were definitely made for one another!
By: rhoda on October 15, 2009
at 2:40 pm
Thanks – I love how it came out!
By: Jeanne on October 15, 2009
at 7:29 pm
the cowl pattern and the yarn were made for one another. it’s beautiful!!
By: rhoda on October 15, 2009
at 2:43 pm
the cowl pattern and the yarn are a match made in heaven.
By: rhoda on October 15, 2009
at 2:52 pm
That’s going to be beautiful! The blue is wonderful but the silk and cashmere must really make the yarn special.
By: marycatharine on November 2, 2009
at 7:02 pm