Sample Repeat

Every once in a while I knit a pattern twice.  Either I find the design extremely enjoyable or I want to play with color combinations or I want a different size.

And sometimes the original is on loan to a shop and I need another one for a sample. That's what happened in this case.

This is my second Summer Soundtrack Cowl (Ravelry link).  I worked with different colors and enjoyed it just as much this time around.  Slip stitches make for easy, relaxing colorwork.  There are many fun color combos. For this cowl, I used Lucia DK in Moon Shadow and Jadeite.

We'll have this sample at Farm Fiber Day on Sunday. Stop by Booth 14 (across the aisle from our location last year). We'll have hand-dyed yarn, knitting kits and yarn bundles plus plenty of samples on display.

Catching Up

After a long weekend filled with family, friends and a lot of running around, today has turned into a day for catching up.  Thanks to everyone who placed an order or came to the trunk show on Saturday.  Orders will be shipping over the next couple days.

In the midst of holiday prep and pie baking last week, I managed to finish a project.

Summer Soundtrack Cowl.  This cozy project uses two skeins of DK weight yarn - pictured here in Lucia DK, Moon Shadow and Acorn.  Slip stitches create the colorwork and texture.  The pattern repeat is easy to memorize.  Overall a relaxing knit.  This cowl would make a nice gift.  Or treat yourself.

With that, I'm off.  Since the theme for today is catching up, I should probably catch up with a couple knitting projects too.

Blips of Color

It turns out a quick weekend road trip can be pretty productive, especially if I don't have to do all the driving.  The two skeins on my work table last week have quickly turned into this.

Summer Soundtrack Cowl.  It's not really a summer cowl - just a lighter version of the original worsted weight design.

This is another good project to play with different color combos.  I'm using Lucia DK in Acorn and Moon Shadow.  This cowl is flying off the needles.  I think I'm addicted to the little blips of color.

Summer Soundtrack

How about a couple fresh pattern ideas to start the week.

Summer Soundtrack by Elizabeth Smith.

This design features a fun slip stitch pattern that's relaxing and rhythmic.

This top is great on its own or as a layering piece when the seasons shift.

If you're looking for a smaller project, check out the Summer Soundtrack Cowl.

Elizabeth's patterns are clearly written with plenty of helpful tips and support along the way.  Both samples are pictured in Lucia DK, colorways Juniper and Seafoam.