I started 2012 with some of the softest yarn I’ve ever used: Mmmmmmmmalabrigo! (OK, so there’s only supposed to be one M at the beginning of the word, but it’s just so yummmmmmy that I can’t resist editorializing.) And for the record: not scratchy/itchy at all, even with 50% wool content!
Lookee what I made:
Imagine how great it will look after I block it!
Not to worry, I fixed the wonkiness in the cast-off row (at the bottom right of the photo). But not until after the photoshoot (obviously). And the photo seems to emphasize the taupe-ish shades of the yarn, but the maroon segments are a bit more dominant in person.
The pattern is called the Seaweed Cowl and it’s a free pattern by Elizabeth Blake. The blog itself is beautiful, with gorgeous photographs. If only it were updated more often… sigh!
My notes/mods here.
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I know you’ve all been expecting me to show you the red item I was knitting in December, but it has stalled out at the “needs buttons, blocking and photography” stage. Once I get it back on track (i.e., finished for real), I’ll post pics.
I’m feeling all warm and cozy just looking at it.
Just wait till you touch it! (Yes, I’ll let you touch it. Promise.)
Ooh, lovely! And your notes are very helpful- I was wondering what size it made when I looked at the pattern.