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Leftover Cowl in Fine Fingering Weight Yarns.

Posted by Lis Barsuglia-Madsen on

Leftover Cowl in Fine Fingering Weight Yarns.

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. ...

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Traditional Danish Sweater

Posted by Lis Barsuglia-Madsen on

Traditional Danish Sweater

This the Nysted Sweater was worked in my hand dyed Merino/Cashmere/Nylon I used 4 skeins, and added an entire star motif to make it longer. The pattern was designed by a Danish Designer - Vivian Hoxbro. It is published in her new book: Traditional Danish Sweaters, published by  Trafalger Square. I worked mine from the Danish book.  The Traditional Danish Sweaters were actually called Night Sweaters (shirts). Sleeves are 3/4 length. I cannot wait for some cooler temperatures to wear mine. The book gives a lot of different Star patterns from century old sweaters that Vivian studied at the Danish...

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Fisherman/Woman Hat Pattern READY!!!

Posted by Lis Barsuglia-Madsen on

Fisherman/Woman Hat Pattern READY!!!

Fisherman/Woman Hat Pattern available in ARAN/MAMS & SW Merino - Bulky

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