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Kid Seta Noir is a lovely lightweight (yet warm) mohair blend with just a hint of sparkle.  It also has the lovely ability to play nicely on big needles and still hold its shape.  In December I had made a scarf for Ann which I called Popcorn Scarf rather than Potato Chip Scarf (something about mixing up snack foods late at night).  I thought is would be lovely in the Kid Seta Noir , but knew that I wanted to modify it a bit.  Even better, I knew the perfect color to use for a gift. Materials  - US 8 Needles  - 1 Ball Kid Seta Noir ( 60% Super Kid Mohair/ 22% Silk / 11% Nylon/ 7% Metallic Yarn (Lurex) - 232 yds/25 g) - shown in 13 - Lavender Abbreviations K - Knit W&T - Wrap and Turn Cast on 23 Knit 9, W&T Knit 9, Turn Knit 7,  W&T Knit 7,  Turn Knit 5,  W&T Knit 5,  Turn Knit 23 Continue until reach desired length. Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

Kid Seta Noir is a fabulous lightweight mohair blend that offers just enough sparkle.  One of the wonderful traits of kid mohair is the warmth relative to the weight of the garment.  I don't often knit with laceweight yarns as I worry that I will never get to finishing the project and mohair is not the easiest to frog (especially on a plane).  I've been tempted to make something out of Kid Seta Noir for a while, but have not had it speak to me until recently.  This cowl is actually a wonderful travel project - it is lightweight (just one skein) and a simple 2 row pattern, so if you have to pause it is not too hard to figure out where you are. Light & Lacy Cowl Designed by Shannon Dunbabin Cast on 91 stitches on a US 8 (16" circular needle).  Join in the round, careful not to twist.  Place marker. Begin pattern - Row 1 - Knit Row 2 - K1 *[YO, S1P, K2, PSSO] - repeat from * Continue until reaches desired length. Knit one more row. Bind off ver...