Introducing: Metalico Cowl Knitting Pattern

Hello, pretty yarn! I received a hank of Metalico by Blue Sky Alpacas during our Christmas yarn swap at my knitting group. I hadn't seen the yarn before and I fell in love! Metalico is a blend of baby alpaca and raw silk. The yarn is shiny and luxurious and I wanted to make something I'd wear a lot. So meet the Metalico Cowl! This cowl is knitted using just one skein of this yarn and it's the perfect size. 

Metalico Cowl – #211
Size: 6" high x 21" circumference
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico - 147 yards
Color Cinnabar #1615 – 1 skein
Needles: US 5 16" circular needle
Supplies: stitch marker, darning needle
Gauge: 22 sts to 4" in stockinette stitch

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Fandango Cowl {free crochet pattern}

Here's a fun, quick crochet cowl pattern! The Fandango Cowl has a fun crochet fan stitch and is worked in the round. The yarn, Sister Yarn by Knit Collage is soft and lofty so this cowl works up fast and looks great! 

Fandango Cowl – #210
Sizes: One size fits most
Measurements: 8" high x 27" circumference
Yarn: Knit Collage Sister Yarn, 115 yards
Color Turquoise Heather, 1 hank
or
115 yards of very chunky weight yarn
Needles: Crochet Hook: Size N, 10mm
Gauge: 2¼ dc clusters over 4".

Begin:

Ch 44, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring being careful not to twist chain.

Round 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc in same ch as sl st, sk next 2 chs. *Work 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 chs.* Repeat from *to* around. Join with sl st to beg ch-3.

Round 2: Ch 3 and TURN. Work 2 dc in sp between t-ch and first 3-dc cluster. *Work 3 dc between next two 3-dc clusters.* Repeat from *to* around. Join with sl st to beg ch-3.

Repeat Round 2 another 10 times. You should have 12 rows total. Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends. 

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There's A Chill in De Aire

This blanket is one of my recent finished knitted items, or FO for knitters in the know. I made this big cozy blanket for my sister-in-law in Boston out of Plymouth De Aire merino wool yarn. De Aire is a super chunky yarn that is constructed out of a knitted link and it holds stitch patterns beautifully. I used color 404 called New England Nights, how great is that? I knit this blanket on size US 19 needles and I loved every minute of it. I hope she loves it, too! 

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