Cascade Yarns Blog

Ribbed Cowl - Designed by Shannon Dunbabin So, I found myself in a situation where I had to sit for an entire day and needed something to keep my hands busy, but I had to be involved in conversation the entire day.  Around this same point in time, I realized that we didn't have any cowls knit in Pure Alpaca which is perfect for a cowl and I had great intentions to do a few rows of ribbing with a simple lace pattern.  Well, I suddenly realized that I had several inches of ribbing and it was squishy, soft, and warm.  So, I made the best of it and just continued in 2 x 2 rib.  I picked 2 denimy heathers, but it would look great in a variety of other color combinations. The pattern is quite simple - cast on 88 stitches using size 9 needles.  Join in the round.  Do K2, P2 until reach desired length.  Bind off.  Weave in ends.  Enjoy.

Fair Isle Cowl So, I had lots of time in a car last week as I traveled around Eastern Pennsylvania with our rep Erlinda (whom has become quite a good knitter) and I had 2 balls of Cloud with me.  I hadn't found the time to be able to play with this lovely yarn very much besides a swatch up to last week.  It is a squishy blend of 70% merino wool and 30% baby alpaca in a crocheted tubular construction.  The yarn has an amazing amount of bounce and energy as does its undyed sibling - Eco Cloud. So here is the result... And here is the pattern: Fair Isle Cowl Designed by Shannon Dunbabin A sqishy-soft, warm cowl. Size:  Approximately 21” circumference and 8.75” long Gauge:   4 ½ stitches = 1” on US 10 Materials: Cloud –( 70% Merino Wool /30% Baby Alpaca; 164 yds/100 g) – 1 skein each of 2 contrasting colors (shown in MC 2122 and CC 2123) US 10 – 16” -20” circular needle 1 stitch marker Abbreviations: K – Knit P – Purl K2P2 – Knit 2, Purl 2 MC –...

Celtic Shamrock Throw Blanket Designed by Patricia Bishop Published on Knits4U Designs & Ravelry Knit in 128 Superwash (100% Merino Superwash wool - 128 yds/100 g) - 11-12 skeins Feel the luck of the Irish every day with this gorgeous blanket with a Celtic Knot Shamrock in the the center.