"What Will I Be?"

Stash. It's a word some people love – others, not so much. Me? I don't have a lot of stash. But what I have tends to lurk in the back of my mind. Asking questions like, "What will I be?"

It was like that with some Remix I had. Remix is from Berroco. It's a great machine washable, non-wool. It is tweedy and the colors are nice. It sits on the shelf in the store calling to me. So, awhile back I bought some. Orange. Nice. And then it sat in my closet.

So as I scoured over the patterns that we carry I came across the Big Sven Sveater by Cottage Creations. Looked good. A little bit of color work to make it interesting.

So, I chose some good colors that worked with the orange and what it resulted in is a super-cute, snuggly sweater for my youngest son. He says it's his new favorite sweater. I believe him... I think you will too.

*I did grab the photo of Remix from the Berroco website. If you would like to see the colors you can look there or come on in the The Yarnery and we'd be happy to help you choose some good colors for your very own Big Sven.

We Heart Knitting and Crocheting

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Doesn't everyone have some red yarn in their stash? Make something pretty for your loved ones or yourself. Here are a few ideas.

Knit hearts and lay them around the house to remind yourself how much you are loved.

Crochet some hearts and attach them to a card. Who would't love to see this in their mailbox?

You can make it into a refrigerator magnet, make them into ornaments or string a bunch together for garland. Possibilities are endless.

Here are the patterns:

KNIT HEART
Materials:
Red worsted weight yarn
US size 6 needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
not important.

Pattern:
Cast on 2.
Row 1: Kfb, K remaining sts.
Repeat row 1 until there are 12 sts.
Knit 6 rows.

Each top curve of the heart will be worked separately.
Row 1: (mark this as the RS) K6, place remaining 6 sts on holder, turn.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Sl1, K1, psso, k4.
Row 4: Sl1, K1, psso, k3.
Row 5: Sl1, K1, psso, k2.
Row 6: Sl1, K1, psso, bo remaining sts.

With right side facing join yarn, knit 2 rows.
Row 1: Sl1, K1, psso, k4.
Row 2: Sl1, K1, psso, k3.
Row 3: Sl1, K1, psso, k2.
Row 4: Sl1, K1, psso, bo remaining sts.

Weave in ends. Enjoy!


CROCHET HEART
Materials:
Red worsted weight yarn
Size I crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
not important.

Pattern:
Chain 4. Join into loop by sl st into first chain made.
Work 3 triple crochets into the center of the loop.
Work 3 double crochets into the center of the loop.
Work 1 triple crochets into the center of the loop.
Work 3 double crochets into the center of the loop.
Work 3 triple crochets into the center of the loop.
Chain 3. Clip st into center of loop and weave in ends. Enjoy!