Custom Cowls for the Winter Months

What a wonderful and luxurious way to stay warm this Winter!  Cowls are all the rage right now and I'm making a limited number of custom cowls for those who appreciate handmade goods.  The yarn is an acrylic/wool blend, super soft, chunky and warm.  Here are a few that I've already completed for my most recent customers:

Burnt Orange L/XL

Red Sm/M

Multi-Colored Special XL

Oatmeal Sm/M

Forest Green L/XL

Here's an example of the size difference:

The one on the left is: Large/X-Large and is done in a 'broken' pattern.  The one on the right is: Small/Medium and is done in a 'continuous' pattern.

Other colors available: Black and Brown.  The Multi-Colored Special is on back order so probably won't be back in before the holidays (for those wanting one in time for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa).  All other colors and variations (if the exact color is not available) are.

Interested in ordering your own customized cowl for the season?  Message me at KnowSewMuchHandmade[at]gmail[dot]com and I will send you further pricing/ordering details.

Be well and stay warm!

Yarn!

Since I'm visiting family in NC presently, I couldn't remain here and NOT visit that lovely yarn store.  I lucked out as I went on the day they were celebrating their 2nd anniversary/birthday and were holding an AWESOME sale.  I was only planning to get ONE skein--the one I should have gotten that last time I was there.  It's 100% Baby Alpaca in orange--I got the white one last time.  I also got another skein of the Jarbo Duo in a bright red mix and then a Berroco Sundaw skein which was on sale--it reminds me of someone's locs.

I have plans for each of them.  Going back to get them wound and to get a second skein of the bright red mix.  My Winter Solstice Gifts will be underway soon!

Here's a peek at what's on my needles currently.  I found a free pattern on Ralvery.com called a Stitch Sampler Shawl.  I've had this yarn for a few years now, was initially going to make a poncho for myself.  Well, I'm know a third of the way finished.  This shot only shows about half the width of it.  It's on circular needles.

What wonderful things are your creating?  Do share!

Preemie Hat #2--DONE!

UPDATE: PHOTOS BELOW

Last night I knitted a second preemie hat following my own pattern (smile) and finished it within 2 hours! YAY!  (must get photos of it to share...will do that later today!)  I used size 8 needles and a chunkier yarn to speed up the process.  Planning to do one more by the weekend.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!!

Black Furry Wrist Warmers!

This are so very soft and beautiful! I used a strand of black eyelash and one of a black chunky acrylic. BEST of all, I completed them in just two hours!!!! Yes, I had to wait until the children were in bed. I whipped them up on large-sized needles, alternating between a US19 and a US15. My very own simple pattern: CO 15 and did about 20 row in knit. I'm really like them. Not sure if I'm going to part with these! :)

For the next pair, I'm going to work in the round using 4 needles (UGH!!!). I'm a bit scared of this, since this is something I've never tried! But as I've learned from past experiences, what often scares doesn't bite! So, off I go to get a set of double-pointed needles.

Pictures coming....