Cowtown Knits

It’s so it seems right to post the final photos of the Marius Pullover that I finished last week. I’m so very happy with how this turned out, and it was so much fun to knit. I started it on the 2nd or 3rd day of social distancing here in Alberta, and finished it well within a month. The yarn is Drops Karisma, and the pattern is Nr 10 "Marius" herregenser from Sandnes Garn. The pattern is sold through the SDK website, linked from the pattern page in Ravelry, if anyone is interested.

Is it still mitten weather where you are? I think we may finally be coming through the other side of winter here in Alberta, not a moment too soon.
I knit this new sample of the Oslo mittens from Travel Knits for the Family because my husband lost his first pair very shortly after getting them. This time I lined the palms with some suede, which was kinda tricky, but I’m happy I did it. I made the thrummed, fliptop version so they’re warm, but can work with a phone when necessary.
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Did you know that all my patterns and ebooks are still 50% off? Even Travel Knits for the Family, which is normally $19 CAD, is only $9.50 right now. No coupon code necessary.
I am planning on releasing the patterns for Travel Knits as single patterns in time for fall, but in the meantime, why not take advantage of a great deal and get the whole book for less than the price of two patterns regularly?
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@ Calgary, Alberta

I’m so pleased to be able to show you the that I just finished! This was a test knit for and I can share it with you now because she released the pattern today. (Click through time Heidi’s profile for the link).
I’ve already worn it both days since I finished it, and don’t see the frequency of wear decreasing much. It’s a beautiful sweater and super comfy.
The pattern was fun and easy to follow so I’d highly recommend it. I used Alpaca Merino Worsted for the main colour, and Drops Nepal for all four contrast colours. It’s super squishy and soft.
Thanks for the fun test Heidi!

I finished my Cat Cocoon this morning! And it’s adorable! (Thanks for suggesting I make something like this for our new kitty!)

The pattern (by and free on .ravelry ) calls for Cascade 220 held double. I happened to have a few skeins of teal leftover from making my Dulse and Sea Oak cushion covers a few years back. I held it double with a giant skein of Cascade Eco in a natural shade that I bought a long long time ago and never used.

After the knitting was done, I threw it in the washing machine on the Speed Wash cycle on hot. It still didn’t have enough structural integrity after the first two cycles, but the third time through did the trick.

So far Tanner has not crawled in, but I’m hoping he’ll eventually find it a cozy place to nap.


@ Calgary, Alberta