May 2017 Knitspiration

Rachel fell in love with the Waiting for Rain pattern by Sylvia McFadden and thought it would be a perfect accessory to complement a cute outfit for the warmer months ahead. She is using two skeins of the Anzula Milky Way yarn, and although we do not currently carry that Anzula base, we think the Anzula Squishy yarn would be a perfect substitute to whip up this stunning shawl.

Diana is just beginning her own Baker Street shawl by Christopher Salas, and we are swooning over her color selection. She is using two skeins of the Madelinetosh Twist Light yarn, in colors Aquarius and Night Hawk. This shawl is sure to be a jaw-dropper with all the different purple tones accentuated throughout the design.

Amanda is creating her own Color My Cowl design by Staci Perry using the Madelinetosh Vintage yarn in colors Antler, Antique Lace, and Neon Red. She loves the bold contrast of the Neon Red color against two light neutrals, and she recommends this pattern as a great introductory project to Fair Isle knitting for advanced beginners ready to improve their skills.

In addition to her recent color work craze, Amanda loved the look of the Colour Study Cowl by Joy McMillan and decided to create a modified worsted version of this cowl for more practice. She is using the Swans Island Natural Colors Worsted Onesies yarn in colors Coral, Fig, and Shale, and also one skein of Swans Island Pure Blends Worsted yarn in the color Oatmeal. The yarn is so soft and we are loving the tonal variation in these skeins due to their hand-dyed nature.

Jenny has been dying to work with the Shibui Dune yarn and decided to cast on this gorgeous rendition of the Three Cliffs scarf by Fiona Alice. She's working with the Bordeaux color and the yarn's stitch definition is absolutely brilliant, even with it being a darker shade. This scarf will be a fabulously cozy accessory once the crisp autumn air approaches in a few months.

Sam is knitting up the Miette pattern by Andi Satterlund and we cannot get over how adorable this little cropped cardigan will be over a dress or tank top for cooler evenings. She is using Cascade 220 Heathers yarn in color Japanese Maple and the design's seamless, top-down construction makes it a convenient and quick sweater knit!

Diana has been eager to cast on a new pair of lightweight socks, and she wanted a short and sporty look for summer. She chose the Fallow sock pattern by Sarah Hatton, and she's using the Cascade Heritage Prints yarn in the color Jewels for a fun, self-striping color design.

Rachel had the beach on her mind when she chose to cast on the Betwixt Blanket Cape by Katie Rempe. This oversized cover-up is the perfect garment to wrap up in if you're walking along the coast, outside by the campfire, or even snuggled up on the couch with your knitting. She is using the Hikoo Kenzie yarn in colors Seal and Lupin.

Lina is gearing up for her summertime art show here in Reno and has been crocheting up a storm to produce as many jellyfish as possible. She is using the Ariel the Jellyfish pattern by Un Peu Sauvage and has modified these jellyfish in several different gauges and sizes for her installation. Her most recent jellyfish were made out of the Madelinetosh Pashmina yarn in the Semi-Precious Tosh color called Amethyst. These jellyfish would be so cute around the house, especially as a mobile for a baby crib!

Rachel, who is also the designer of the Semi-Precious Tosh Blanket KAL, has been knitting ferociously as each monthly color of Tosh Vintage is released to the public. Her blanket is turning out so beautifully and we cannot wait to see what the final product will look like at the end of the year with all twelve Semi-Precious Tosh skeins!

Amanda is getting prepared early for winter this year and is taking on her first knitted afghan project. Inspired by the garter stitch and striped design of the Super Easy Crib Blanket by Purl Soho, she decided to use the Cascade Salar yarn to knit up her own version of a super bulky and warm afghan for her bed. She wanted her blanket to embody the colors of the Nevada desert, and we love how the blanket is working up so far!