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All Meshed Up

In Aran weight yarn, Cowls, DK weight yarn, Fingering weight yarn, Good for gradients, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

When you’re in the mood for something simple but fun, and have a gorgeous gradient set staring you in the face, there’s nothing better than getting All Meshed Up with this cowl. Instructions for fingering, dk, worsted, and aran weight yarns are all included. MaterialsFinished Measurements: all versions approximately 22” circumference; 9.5-12″ tall.Yarn: Fingering weight version: 270 yards fingering-weight yarn, …

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Alma Lou

In Aran weight yarn, Bulky weight yarn, Fingering weight yarn, One skein projects, Patterns, Shawls & Shawlettes, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

I first made this shawlette for my mother, Alma, for her birthday. We call her Alma Lou, because her middle name is, quite surprisingly, Lucretia. I wanted something simple, with a bit of frou-frou, but not too much. Eyelets seemed to be the way to go, and on a garter background, they’re almost rustic. This is a simple pattern with …