Magnum Paints Quick and Cozy Seed Stitch Cowl

Check out this super chunky cowl I made in less than 2 days using the NEW Magnum Paints from Cascade Yarns.  Love it!

All you need is a pair of size 17 circular needles (29-40 inches long) and 1 skein of the Magnum Paints.

Cast on 89 stitches, place a marker and join in the round (being careful not to twist your stitches).

Round 1:  Knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2:  Purl 1, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat the last 2 rounds to desired depth of cowl.  I ended at about 7 inches with a very small ball of yarn left over.  Remember to save enough yarn for binding off!

Bind-off in pattern using Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.  If you haven't tried this bind-off yet, you must!  It does take a little more time (and yarn!), but it's totally worth it.

Stop by The Naked Sheep Knit Shop to check out my cowl in person, or get help with the bind-off!

Project KnitterNatter!

The rainy season is here, and it's time to put your creative energies to work!  What better focus than sharing in a project to help others in the community!?  Knitting donations for local charities provides love and comfort to those in need and empowers us through our craft to fuel positive change in the world at large.

Feel inspired?  Join Joyce at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop on Tuesday, November 20, from 10:30-12:30.  Learn more about Project KnitterNatter, and share your thoughts and ideas!

Interested, but can't make the meeting?  Call the shop and I'll connect you with Joyce!  (503) 283-2004

This Little Piggy

This Little Piggy is going to The Naked Sheep Knit Shop to get some Halloween goodies!

Yarn Love

Casablanca

Urban Lace Infinity Scarf...

Stop by The Naked Sheep Knit Shop and see all 15 delicious colors!  

Just one skein needed to knit the scarf!

Touchdown!

Check out Riley's new sweater...Touchdown! He's all ready for the football season. Pattern will be available soon at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop!

Working on his Halloween Costume for this year. This Little Piggy will also be available soon in pattern form!

Fall Knit-A-Long

Join us on Saturday afternoons at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop as we Knit-A-Long this darling cardigan from Baby Cocktails.  Vodka Lemonade is knit from the top down, and is full of interesting things to learn.  An easy pattern to follow, knit with us and get help through any questionable parts!

I'm using this gorgeous shade of cranberry in Venezia Sport from Cascade Yarns.  I've lovingly named mine Cranberry Vodka.

We have lots of yarns you can use to knit up this cardigan at The Naked Sheep.  Stop by the shop; and I'll show you what others are using.

Knit-A-Longs at The Naked Sheep are Fun and Friendly and Free!  Join us on Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.  Hope to see you soon!

Currently in my knitting bag...

I'm just finishing up Helena, a super sweet baby cardigan, using Ultra Pima Quatro from Cascade Yarns in this fun and happy colorway called Candy Stripe.  I've really enjoyed this pattern, and just discovered the adult version, Hermia!  I'll be teaching this class, Helena, at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop on Wednesdays in August.  Check out the Summer Class Schedule and call the shop to sign up!  (503) 283-2004


Citron has been neglected lately since I've been trying to finish up Helena, but the yarn is calling to me.  Such a soft merino wool.  I'm using Rialto Lace from Debbie Bliss in an amazing light turquoise color.  Love it!  This isn't for a class or knit-a-long...just for fun!

Here's my Petal Lace Cardigan...our current knit-a-long at The Naked Sheep.  Love, love, love this yarn!  Venezia Sport from Cascade Yarns; a lovely blend of merino wool and silk.  So soft and spongy, and the colors are great!  Knit-A-Long is still happening on Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.  Join us!

And here is my third Wingspan, again in Taiyo Sock Yarn.  I love this pattern and yarn; but I think I'm going to repurpose the yarn and cast on for the Entrelac Reticule with Bobble Trim.  You'll find the pattern in the 2012 issue of the Jane Austen magazine.  Stop by the shop and check it out!  This could very well be our next knit-a-long.




Well, that's all for this knitting bag!

What's in your knitting bag?