Apis Dorsata Shawl

Pattern:
Apis Dorsata
Anna Sudo


Yarn:
Araucania Ruca Multi


I have loved this pattern since I found it. The cleverness and subtly of the honeycomb is really beautiful to me. I have been waiting to find the perfect yarn that seemed to pair well with it. After going on a homesick yarn shop spree, I bought three skeins of the Ruca because it is probably my favorite yarn of all time. It just has the best feel and I love the color variegation. The combination of the yarn and the pattern created a wonderful project. I love it a ton and I can't wait to wear it. It seems like a really good snuggly spring shawl.

Lovely colors

Honeycomb!!!

Pressed Leaves Hat

Pattern:
Pressed Leaves
Alana Dakos

Yarn:
Silky Wool
Prussian Blue

I originally bought this yarn for Dillon's DNA hat, because I really wanted something that was a darker navy blue. This was the only thing I could find in the right color, but I didn't like that it was DK. I bought it anyway, and what do you know, his hat wasn't turning out the way I wanted it to. So we went to another yarn shop and he picked out the Ultra Alpaca.

I was left with lots of Silky Wool, and ended up buying the Botanical Knits book because I loved this hat so much and a set of gloves. I intend to make the gloves and two other hats as well. This hat was crazy easy to make and I made it in two knits. The size is perfect and I love how it looks and feels. The yarn also has a very soft and rustic look. I love it a ton and I can't wait to make other things out of it.

So pretty!

Love the twisted stitches

Dillon's DNA Hat

Pattern:
Rosalind
Emilie (Me)

Yarn:
Ultra Alpaca Tonal (Discontinued)
6345

For his graduation, I wanted to make Dillon a hat with thermal texture. I also wanted to put on large central cable on it so that it would be interesting without being cluttered. I love this DNA cable and I feel that it is perfect for him since he's graduating with his biology degree. I just hope it fits!!!

Dillon's hat!

Oooh dat double helix!

Sandra's Shawl

Pattern:
Sandra's Shawl
Sandra Alice

Yarn:
Mulberry Queen Silk Yarn
Caribbean Sea

As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew that it was the lace shawl I had been wanting to knit. I love the main leaf motif and the nupp edges. It's such a pretty shawl. The yarn is also absolutely perfect. It has such gorgeous color variations and drape. I also love how smooth and shiny the texture is. I would work with it again in a heartbeat.

I intended to make the medium size, but I ran out of yarn just as I got to the edging. It was so frustrating that I almost cried. With 800 yards of yarn, I should have been able to make it, but Sandra's yardage is way off. I ripped out the entire project and made it again in the small size. I would have preferred the larger size, but at the time, the yarn manufacturer was totally out and I wasn't sure if they would make more.

I am eager to buy more of this yarn and make many more projects with it!

Gorgeous shape

Love the nupps

Surprisingly easy pattern!