Woven Lace Scarf

This easy-to-knit, richly textured scarf is lightweight, airy and warm. The lofty yarn fills the openwork of the lace pattern, creating a woven appearance. The pattern repeats itself throughout and is easily memorized, making this a idyllic, quick project.

The 480 yards of yarn makes a scarf 6 feet long, excluding tassels which use approximately 25 yards of yarn. The pattern lies flat without added borders and can practically be worn right off the needles without blocking. (Of course, blocking gives the scarf a more polished look.)

Yarn:  Rowan LIMA 84% Alpaca, 8% Wool, 8% Nylon

Yarn weight: Worsted / 10 ply

Gauge

20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Woven Lace Pattern

Needle size

US 9 - 5.5 mm

Yardage

480 yards (439 m)

Sizes available

One Size

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Arched Lace Pullover

Elegant, airy & oh so warm. This light-as-a-feather pullover layers nicely to provide warmth without bulk. The body allows for extra room at the hips and tapers gently to the mid chest. The collar can be buttoned up to form a turtleneck or buttoned partially and folded over. It is worked flat, from the bottom up, with side shaping and sleeve shaping. The sleeves are minimally tapered allowing more room at the wrist and a straighter appearance.

The allover lace pattern is memorizable with all WS rows purled. The area requiring your attention is in the lace shaping. (Markers could be used to “mark off” the shaping sections and you have the option of working the sleeve increases into stockinette stitch instead of into the lace pattern.)

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Chest at underarm: 36 (40, 44, 48)” / 92 (102, 112, 122) cm
Length: 28.5 (29.5, 30.5, 32)” / 72 (74, 77, 81) cm

Materials Needed:
Classic Elite Yarn, INCA ALPACA, (50 grams/109 yards, 100% Alpaca) 12 (14, 15, 16) hanks, Color # 1142 Cajamaica Maroon (This yarn is superb!  It flows like a dream through your fingers and is richly hued with lots of colors. It creates absolutely gorgeous lace and is thin enough to allow the sweater to drape nicely but it is still quite warm.)

US Size 6 (4 mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle (32”)
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle (32”)
Tapestry needle
5 Buttons (approx. 15 mm) (Buy your buttons after you’ve worked the buttonholes for the perfect fit.)

Gauge:
20 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm over Lace Pattern on larger needles

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Cambridge Pullover

Skill Level-Intermediate

This timeless Aran pullover is a long-lasting addition to your wardrobe. Worsted weight cables form a dense fabric that is warm yet comfortable. The traditional stitches, combined with an easy, straight shape make for a pullover that is casual enough to be worn with jeans and elegant enough to be paired with a skirt. It is worked flat, from the bottom up with no side shaping. Instructions are charted and schematic is included.

Sizes: Womens’ S (M, L, XL) Finished measurements: Chest at underarm 40 (44, 48, 52)” / 102 (112, 122, 132) cm

Yarn: 8 (8, 9, 10) hanks of Cascade Yarn CASCADE 220 (100 grams/220 yards, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool) Worsted Weight.


Materials:
Size US 6 (4.0 mm) circular 16” needles
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) needles - or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
Tapestry Needle

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Which came first? The yarn or the project?

Knitters seem to fall into one of two categories. We either find a project we like then seek out the yarn or we fall in love with a yarn then figure out what to do with it. The calculated exactness of deciding on a project and knowing the proper weight and yardage of yarn before heading to your LYS is so organized and methodical. All you need to do is pick your favorite yarn and color. The entire store doesn't exist... Only the cubbies that hold the right fiber and weight for your project.  With all the options off the table you can focus on what you need.

Recently I wandered in to the yarn shop during a sale and found myself aimlessly meandering around, considering all the yarns in the store. This was completely overwhelming. I spent an enormous amount of time, finally found three yarns, narrowed each down to a few colors and guessed on the yardage that I might need for this imaginary project. 

I'm not sure I could do this again.   I rely on the certainty of a planned project before shopping for yarn.  Much to my surprise, three of the knitters in the store during that sale, rarely have a project in mind before buying yarn.  Wow!  How can this be?  I would love to hear other knitters' thoughts on this.  Which comes first?  The yarn or the project?

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