Cascade Yarns Blog

So, yesterday that Cascade Sheep made it over to Milford, PA and found a yarn shop - Jilldeal, Inc and a lovely cowl.  The cowl was designed by Jilldeal to match the  Eco Duo Slouch Hat  designed by Betty Balcomb.  The cowl only requires 1-2 skeins (depending on the length) of Eco Duo (70% undyed Baby Alpaca/30% undyed Merino Wool - 197 yds/100 g) Of course, the Cascade Sheep thinks it needs to have this cowl made..... Per Jilldeal, "This Cowl can be made in 2 lengths.... the original 33" finished....but can be made smaller is desirous of being closer to the neck with little drape.  So smaller or large, you decide....." Abbreviations: YO - Yarn Over K2Tog - Knit 2 Together SSK - Slip, Slip, Knit Cast on 100 (130) stitches on a US 10 - 16" circular needle. Rows 1 - 3:  Purl Rows 4-10:  Knit Row 11:  Purl Row 12:  Knit Row 13: [YO, K2Tog] - repeat to end of row Row 14:  Knit Row Purl Work Rows 1 - 5 Work Rows 4 - 1...

Quick Lacy Slouch I've become a very big fan of fun projects that I can do and be able to pick it up and put it down (and not loose my place and have rip a good part of it out).  We got in a new yarn - Pacific Chunky - it is super soft, has lots of color choices (34 solids and 8 multis), and knits up quickly.  I picked this color because it was the one multi that was self indulgence when I put it together. So here is the pattern: Quick Lacy Slouch Designed by Shannon Dunbabin   A simple lace pattern works up quickly into a fun, soft hat. Materials -          1 skein Pacific Chunky Multi (60% Acrylic/40% Superwash Merino Wool – 120 yds/100 g) – shown in 609 -         Size US 10 (6.0 mm) 16” circular needle -         Size US 10 (6.0 mm) double point needles Abbreviations -         K –...

 Betsy is ready to add her thumb! Bonnie has made great progress after having to rip everything out.  We helped her get started on her thumb earlier this week.    I actually got some knitting in last weekend!  I am doing a slip stitch everytime I change colors and left the thumb open at the end.   Stacy had to rip hers out and start again - I look forward to seeing her progress next week! Ann has been working on some projects for the office and has not gotten much knitting in.... hopefully soon!