just maryse

A Very Braidy Cowl

Inspired by the cable-y goodness of the 16 cable hat, I created a cowl that is warm and comforting around the neck with its giant, fat braidy cables.  So in honor of the fact that SPA is just days away and I know some of you will need a relatively easy and portable knitting project to work on while drinking, I've published the Very Braidy Cowl.

i knit this with one skein of Plymouth Encore (i know i know, IT'S GOT ACRYLIC IN IT) but you could easily use Cascade 220 or any worsted weight yarn.  the pattern link is in my sidebar there and on Ravelry here.

i hope you like it.  Happy SPA!

Nothing Really to See Here

things are quiet here.  nothing too exciting going on (although i just got an email reminder  from my hotel about SPA next weekend so i'm very excited about that.)

i'm working on my potholders though.  trying something out.  I hope it works because in my head it's pretty kickass.  it's so often kickass in my head.  and so rarely so in reality.  sigh.

anyway, that's all.  just working.  and crocheting.  and reading. and commuting.  and watching the olympics.  you know, regular stuff.

POTHOLDER SWAP 2010 IS HERE!!

and we are off! 

maritza, adrian, stacie and i are organizing another potholder swap.  last year's was so successful and it got so many people interested in learning how to crochet and stuff that we needed to do it again.  and i could not be more excited (which means i really need to get a life  -- heh).

If you are interested in playing along, we've created a Ravelry Group with the rules and regulations.  They are strict.  We run a tight ship around here.  You can also post your photos in  the Flickr group.

So don't just stand there.  Get HOOKIN'!!

Sixteen Cables

a couple of months ago, i jumped at the chance to test knit this adorable hat by circe belles boucles. but of course i got overwhelmed with other deadlines and commitments and got way behind finishing it. then i sat on it for a few weeks before taking pictures.  because i'm a horrible person.

anyway, all this to say that although you can't really tell from my photographs, this hat is fantastic.  and you need to buy the pattern.  because i said so.  heh.

the hat comes in 2 sizes.  i made the larger size which was perfect for my big giant head.  the pattern also includes instructions on how to make the hat just a bit slouchier if that's your preference. 

i raveled the details of my hat here. 

and again, if you want to buy the pattern (just $4.50) you can get it here