One More Thing you can do with a Rectangle

In the continuing litany of "one more thing you can do with a rectangle", here is another testament to "less is more"...

OK, so you can knit a scarf right? Then try this, a scarf with one buttonhole and three buttons. Voila! 3 different looks depending upon which button you choose. The key to this simple piece is to combine really beautiful yarns with really distinctive buttons. I ended up using 4 different yarns and handmade raku buttons. (Actually, I found these incredible buttons first and combined yarns to go with them. Kind of like decorating a room around that perfect pillow!)

If you are looking for specifics, the pattern available at the store 402-393-5648 or 1-866-393-5648.

The Ultimate "Carpet Bag"

Nancy has outdone herself this time. Take a look at this incredible bag made by holding 12 yarns together and knit into a tight cable pattern. The denseness of the knit makes for a bag that is both heavy duty, and elegant. Then Nancy topped it off with a leather flower embellishment and handles from Muench Yarns.

Nancy's pattern design is available at the store as well as the embellishments. If you are interested just give us a call at 402-393-5648 or 1-866-393-5648. We love to play with different color combinations and textures, so let us know if we can help put a kit together for you.

Chunky Alpaca Vest --I'll take one in EVERY Color!

We simply love the quality, colors and texture of Misti Alpaca yarn. I got so excited about it, I decided to design a cropped vest out of the chunky weight. This yarn is heaven to work with, puts up on a #9 needle and is as soft, if not softer, than cashmere. Our customers have been knitting this up in different colors and it has been fun to see the effects.

The Cropped Alpaca Vest is made in one piece from the bottom up. Once you've completed several inches of ribbing (a little boring, but hang in there...), the work is divided in two and you begin the back with a mirrored cable pattern. Then the work is divided again at the neck edge and the front is worked in separate panels over the shoulder down to the waist. The front panels are grafted to the front ribbing. I used a twisted stockinette to give the open areas some texture and the really works well in the alpaca.

Though the pattern is sized, I wanted it to be easily adjustable for various body types. So, if you wanted to, you could shorten the ribbing and extend the body for a more classic look with longer lines.