Moko-Moko Cowl

 
   


 
 
   
 
 
 
   


 
 
   
Pattern: Moko-Moko Cowl

      Designer: Olga Buraya-Kefelian
    Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Worsted
    Colour: Shades of Pemberley
 
 
   


 
 
   
Olga Buraya-Kefelian did me the honor of letting me be one of her test knitters for a recently released cowl pattern. The thing that I loved most about the Moko Moko Cowl was that it took me less then 10 hours of knitting time to complete the project. The pattern is very addictive and rewarding which is exactly what I need right now.

    The one thing that I would probably change would be to make it narrower so that I could make it a little longer. This is only because I normally like a much longer cowl since I have a thick neck. This would also have allowed me to not have to block it so hard and keep the soft pillows it creates unblocked.
    Thanks so much Olga for letting me test knit for you!
 

Mizutama Shawl

Has it really been last February since I actually sat down and tried to post a blog post. Though not really that surprising I guess given everything that has been going on this past year and how fast the year has just flown by. I was out to dinner last night with MeowGirl and she was reminding me about my lack of blogging. So here is at least a quick post about a lovely pattern by Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Mizutama Shawl.

Pattern: Mizutama Shawl Designer: Olga Buraya-Kefelian Yarn: Alisha Goes Around Tracks of Bison Fingering

The shawl was started in the spring when the pattern was first released. I loved seeing the dots slowly appear as the shawl grew. The pattern was super easy to follow and remember. The first 10 pattern repeats were even done the first night. Then I ran into one big problem with the shawl, I figured out I was allergic to the yarn. After knitting only 4 rows towards the end my hands would itch so badly I wanted to tear my skin off and my mouth and nose would begin to tingle. I really should have just sent the yarn to someone else to enjoy, but I just loved the pattern so much I was determined to finish. Guess I need to add Bison to my list of fibers that I am allergic to and should never ever try to knit with again.

kitty: Shibui Silk Book Giveaway Winner

Drum Roll Please: The winner is Fleegle!!!!

I really want to apologize for taking so long to get my act together and collecting all the names for the Contest. I pretty much haven't moved from the bed since I got back from Taiwan. I just haven't been able to fight off this crud this time. I am somewhat on the mend now and at least have made it to the computer. I had 38 people who entered through one of the three ways to enter the contest. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Fleegle, please just drop me an e-mail with your address and I will get your prize in the mail.

Thanks so much again everyone who entered.

kitty: Mary Martin 1953

I couldn't help but find myself laughing in pure delight....

Mary Martin - 1953 A view of the history of fashion

kitty: Sorry for the delay

Sorry guys... It may be a couple of days before I post the winner. I have been in the bed unable to move with a cold/flu since I got back from Taiwan.