I've been enjoying my Autumnal cardigan KAL so much that I decided to jump in and join another KAL, this time with the Creative Knitting Magazine Fan Group on Ravelry.
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Berocco Ultra Alpaca |
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From the Ravelry group |
The Moguls Cowl pattern is being released in the January 2012 issue, and I love how it can be worn as both a traditional cowl (simply around the neck) or as a capelet/shoulder cozy. Like my Autumnal Cardigan, I'm following the designer's yarn recommendation and picked up three skeins of Berocco Ultra Alpaca from my LYS over the weekend. I chose a deep aubergine color -- I considered a bright red, but I really love purple and I just couldn't turn this color away. Today is the cast-on date for the KAL, and I have my supplies ready (this pattern calls for five different needle sizes and amazingly, I have all five in my stash).
So, yes, if you've been following my blog and my recent posts, I have too many WIPs on my needles (cardigan, pot holders, and now this cowl), but I've got a few days coming up for the holiday break, and I can't imagine anything else I'd rather be doing than hanging out with my family and enjoying some knitting. Oh, and if you haven't knit with ultra alpaca yet, you must. It's scrumptious!
Three WIPs is not too many! I've seen Ravelers with 20 or more!
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ReplyDeletethose WIPs won't be hanging 'round very long, Evelyn.
Great that you'll be getting some knit time over the next several days.
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I love that you have bought into my obsession with casting on some yummy work! I now have a variety of things I can work on no matter where I am or how hectic the atmosphere! It really energizes me to know how productive I have been!
ReplyDeleteLooks fun! Enjoy the holiday knitting.
ReplyDeleteI had the magazine waiting for me in the mailbox today when I got home! My eyes were naturally drawn to the cowl as well... Have fun making it!
ReplyDeleteGo Evelyn - you're on fire! That purple is gorgeous (-:
ReplyDeleteThat cowl looks super cosy! No wonder you had to join that KAL. ;-) Done in alpaca, it will be even more cosy. Stop making me jealous ok! We can't get Berroco here. :-(
ReplyDeletethat is such a stunning cowl, and I haven't seen the pattern before!! I wouldn't' be able to resist it, either.
ReplyDeleteThat yarn does look delicious, I'll put that on my list of yarns to try! And the color is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think I've knit w/that yarn before. You pick such wonderful colors. Good for you on knitting for yourself.
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