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Had this crazy idea to double strand this amazing Super Fine Alpaca for my Fisherman / Woman hat. Voila note photo. So this weekend I worked up the triple stranded version. Photo to come, after I get it washed. I managed to work up both from one of the 8 oz skeins of this amazingly soft Super Fine Alpaca in Natural Colors - no dyes. Normally I work my fingerless Mittens with the cables in this Alpaca yarn double stranded as they are so soft and warm. Not sure if triple stranded hats and mittens are over the top... I guess...

Finally got this pattern finalized and posted onto our www.yarnhygge.com web site. I still have to post the yarn. At least everyone who has purchased this yarn at either Vermont, Rhinebeck or New England Fiber Festivals will be able to down load the pattern. I still need to post the fingerless mittens in same yarn. I love this yarn it is amazingly soft. it is 50% BFL (Blue Face Leicester) and 50% Merino. Each skein has approximately 4.4 oz / 109 yards. The yarn calls for US Size 11 needles. But I wanted this pattern to be firm and keep...

I finally got the time to write down the Leftover Cowl Pattern. I always have a lot of leftovers. I try to keep them together in zip lock bags. So when I am ready they are all in one location. Well that is if I can remember where I put that particular yarn. I still need to improve my organization. The pattern is just a guide. There are as many versions as your imagination. You could make it all lace or slip stitches. I choose to have different colors for each end. It is like having 2 cowls in one. ...

Well I guess it is that time of the year, when everyone are looking for those mittens. I had a custom order for mittens, but she liked my Fingerless with Cables. I figured someone else may want to make the same. I finally got around to write the pattern. It is pretty simple and could work well using other cables down the center back. I only had 12" left from the 1 skein I used. To be safe get 2 skeins. Unless you have a smaller hand. As always do not hesitate to let me know if you have any...

I worked this ear warmer back in 2005 - or before. I decided to make some more, except I couldn't find my notes. 3 days later after multiple attempts I finally figured out what I did. This pattern is easy. You only work cables on 2 of the 8 rows. You can easily adjust the pattern to other weight yarns. Just adjust the needles and either add or delete 8 stitches.  Remember patterns are guides - you are the ULTIMATE boss. Happy Knitting! Lis