Show and Tell: Like Buttah!

Julie (passioknits on Rav) knit a Cinnamon Toast shawl out of 3 skeins of Lotus Mimi (held double). She called it "Like Buttah!" on Ravelry, if you're looking for it.

This is what she had to say about it:

I LOVED this pattern, but I love doesn’t even begin to measure how much I adore this yarn! It is exquisite! I knew when I felt it that I wanted it to be something I would wear as close to my skin as possible, and that I would probably double it to get more cush out of it. I’m glad I did, because it is the softest thing I’ve ever felt! And ultra warm and cozy!

The pattern was a nice change from all the lace I usually do. I definitely recommend putting a marker on the public side so that you always know what you’re doing, because it quickly gets hard to tell which side is which. I love the simple beauty of the pattern and enjoyed making the triangles and diamonds appear with just some knit and purl stitches. It has a nice thickness and beautiful drape, and the ruffly bottom is so lovely and feminine! I will probably make another one (or more) of these, and I highly recommend both the pattern and the yarn.

Photo is from Julie's Ravelry page, and is used with her permission.

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Show and Tell: Just Enough Ruffles

Mindyo1 on Ravelry made a lovely Just Enough Ruffles with 4 skeins of Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 8-ply.

She sent us this note about it:

I knit it up for my shop, and also wear it as one of my favorite winter pieces to keep me warm and cozy. Nothing’s better than cashmere!

Thanks, Mindy! It looks wonderful.

Photo is from Mindy's Ravelry page, and is used with her permission.

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Show and Tell: Cashmere Bandana Cowl

Karen (kbnature on Ravelry) knit a Cashmere Bandana Cowl (designed by The Purl Bee) from two skeins of Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 8-ply. 

This is what she had to say about it.

I think the short row tutorial that they’ve got on their website is particularly well done and helpful when making this pattern, unless a knitter is completely conversant working short rows….

You can find out a lot more about Karen on her blog. 

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Thanks for sharing, Karen!

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Show and Tell: Lacy Mink Cardi

Shaye (ShayeDKnits on Ravelry) made a Lacy Mink Cardi using 3 skeins of Lotus Mimi.

This is what she had to say about it.

I really loved working with the mink yarn. It has a soft hand and a beautiful sheen. The lacy pattern shows up beautifully in the mink. I enjoyed the pattern a lot too and will be adapting portions of it to offer a workshop at my LYS. In this feather and fan pattern, you add beads to your knitting as you work and complete a gorgeous lacy border which adds a special elegance to the garment.

My shop is called Fun with Fiber, and is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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Thanks for sharing, Shaye!

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