Monica Knits

I enjoyed knitting this reversible New Wave scarf, designed by Lynne Barr--it is both interesting to knit and look at. The heathered blue Aran (4) yarn with flecks of sea foam and algae green color, complement the wave pattern and the merino/silk/cashmere fiber caresses the skin like gentle waves. Read more for pattern and yarn information...
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In the book "Knitting New Scarves - 27 Distinctly Modern Designs", Lynne Barr experiments with both color and texture and includes examples that combine reversible knitting with other stitches. The two swatches shown are adaptations of Easy Wave and New Wave, but there are many others, including additional whimsical and fun to stitch scarves. Read more ... for the rest of the book review and a discussion of these swatches.

This is the second neck cozy I knitted this week from Koigu^TM yarn and brings to four, the number of neck cozies I have knitted. The light green cozy was for my sister and the gold one was a treat for myself. Read more ... photos in additional colors and related links.

Koigu^TM Neck Cozy The neck cozy and I have always been inseparable winter evenings, but during the week in which our furnace broke down, I wore it night and day when at home. Naturally, the furnace failed during the wee hours of one of the coldest days of the year! When it snagged and got a hole, I decided that I had better knit a back up. In the meantime my sister and a girlfriend each requested one.

Two things make this neck warmer amazing: the premium (soft), hand-painted merino yarn and the lightweight, compact design. Read more ... for knitting tips and pattern information.