Annis Shawl

Pattern:
Annis
Susanna IC

Yarn:
Taiyo Sock
25

I bought this yarn on impulse at my local yarn shop because I loved the colors. This was my first time working with Noro yarn, and I was really interested in seeing how it would work up. I can't say that I would rush back to buy it again because I can't imagine finding another project that I'd want to use it for. While I do like this project, and it has an ugly/pretty appeal, I can definitely think of other yarns I'd rather use.

The pattern itself was really simple, but starting with the outer edge and working in made it really tricky to cast on and do the first few rows of lace.

Altogether not my favorite project to make, but I think it'll be a really cozy and fun accessory to wear.

Nae Scarf

Pattern:
Nae
Anat Rodan

Yarn:
Ruca Multi
8-Discontinued

I bought this yarn in a clearance section at my LYS. I absolutely loved how it was so shiny and drapey. I knew it was going to make an amazing scarf. For some reason, I really felt that it needed to be a triangular scarf, and that it should be really plain so that the varigation and texture of the yarn could be showcased. I loved the pattern as soon as I saw it, but was a bit worried about the size and amount of yarn it needed. I ended up increasing to 80 stitches instead of 100, and I think the size is perfect for summer. I'm not exactly sure what it will match with, but I'll figure that out later! I am so happy with it, that I'll probably make some questionable matches. Oh well! Whateva whateva. It's so pretty, I don't even care! I would love to use the yarn again!

The Danish Forests Cowl

Pattern:
The Danish Forests
Marte Eldoy

Yarn:
Stretch Socks
Cherry Sours

This yarn was on clearance at Michaels, and I pass it up. I really loved the colors and thought it would be great for a spring project. I was really attracted to the pattern because it has such a subtle and pretty texture. It worked really well with the striping of the yarn and I love the project! The elastic in the yarn makes it silkier, which I wasn't expecting at all. Overall, I'd recommend both yarn and pattern!

Springtime in Philadelphia Hat

Pattern:

Springtime in Philadelphia

Kate Gagnon Osborn

Yarn:

Itata Solids

Medium Violet

This yarn has been one of the most difficult yarns to work with. It has a really unusual drape and texture. It is almost stiff and lineny so it doesn't take to cables or stockinette or really any stitch pattern. After frogging it many times, I finally tried it on this pattern, and it actually looked great! The pattern is great and it is a really good hat for spring since it's nice and loose. I love the result a lot. I definitely wouldn't recommend buying this yarn, which is okay since it's discontinued, but still. Crappy yarn. Beautiful color though.

Really distinct drape and texture

Tears of Bronze Hat

Pattern:

Tears of Bronze

Po Lena

Yarn:

Nature Wool (discontinued)

Celery

I have been looking at this pattern for a while. At first I didn't like it a lot, but it has really grown on me. Since I wanted to make a simple and clean spring hat, this seemed like the perfect pattern. While cleaning out my yarn bin, I found this really pretty and soft green wool so I decided to use it. I love the way it came out and I would definitely make another. I really wish the yarn wasn't discontinued because it's a great DK weight. It also has really pretty and subtle color variation.

Ptarmigan Cowl

Pattern:
Ptarmigan
Jared Flood

Yarn:
Lana D'Oro (discontinued)
Lavendar Water

I have wanted this pattern forever. It is just such a beautiful stitch. The way it flows reminds me a lot of tulips and other spring flowers. It was the perfect project to celebrate applying for big kid jobs and the coming spring. I absolutely loved every aspect of it and I will definitely be making it again. It came out to be a great size when I made it in worsted. I like my cowls bigger and snugglier, so the yarn was a really good fit. I'll probably make a summer version out of a bamboo blend.

Iona Hat

Pattern:
Iona
Martin Storey

Yarn:
Homespun Merino
Natural

I really like the rough aran look of this hat and I think it'll look really cool and different when it's knit in the homespun. The yarn isn't the most consistent or even yarn that I have ever made, but I did it on the 1850's wheel from work, so it's to be expected. The hat will be a nice reminder of the Landing and I suspect that this will be a hat that I always wear. I have been wanting a black hat for a while to match my coats and outfits, so I think I'll grab some black Rit dye from CVS and dye the hat black when I'm done. Since the pattern isn't a very prominent one, I think that it'll look good why it's dyed.