Destashing-Nehalem!

Nehalem is a graphic, eye catching design which compliments most body types. I admit that my chosen colours aren't the most suitable to highlight the bold section but nonetheless I'm happy with the result and wear it regularly. I may have to knit this again just to show of that lovely fair isle.

I was inspired by the colours blocks of this poncho below. I have a feeling its one of Rowan patterns. I had in stash very similar colours- spud &Chloe sweater worsted in olive green, Rowan Felted tweed Aran in navy blue and Rowan cocoon in light blue/grey.

No Steeking for me I'm afraid, I'll go the extra mile just to avoid cutting my piece and using the dreaded sewing machine (hey, the spud & chloe is super wash, no much felting is going on hence the need for sewing machine).

I love the relaxed fit and the garter short row shaped shawl. Jared Flood does not disappoint.
Also learned a new and interesting yarn increases. Recommend !

 

Bough !

I first saw wool people 6 on my facebook page , liked it immediately of course and my like button action was spotted by my dear sister who inboxed me straight away for a nice green hat to match her eyes :)
It is indeed a lovely hat with just the right amount of cables and twisted stitches. It called for Jared Flood flag worsted yarn Shelter but I was in a mood for a springy and smooth MCN favourite by the uncommon thread lush worsted in Envy.
I followed my sis instruction to half the size of the ribbed rim so compensated by adding another cable repeat. Also no pompom was made.
My 12 years old reluctantly modelled the hat for me .However, I managed to get couple of cool photos out of her :)
Now my mother wants the same hat, dear dear..