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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...

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 finally got around to working up our Multi Cables Ear Warmer for our SW Merino - BULKY yarns. It is 5" wide and works perfectly as a nice cozy Cowl too. I used US 11 (8 mm) and only 1 skein. But if you prefer a firmer version and use US 10 (6mm) you would need 2 skeins. Instructions for approx. 4" width are included in the instructions. It seems crazy working these bulky yarns at this time of the year. Swarms of mosquitoes were trying to eat me alive while taking the photos. It was snap and run. On the other...