Sweater weather

What's up with these temperatures? It is still summer, right?

We know this chilly weather is a fluke and there's plenty more heat to come, but this little preview of autumn is a handy reminder that the cooler months are right around the corner. Now's the time to start on some cozy projects to keep you warm this fall and winter.

We're so happy that Andi Satterlund's gorgeous Chuck sweater design is now available as an in-store Ravelry download. Stacy knit this longer version in Liberty Wool (color 7880, Golden Poppy). It's on display in the shop right now, and you can read more about it on Stacy's personal blog.

This pattern has so many features we love--flattering fit, seamless top-down construction, enough cables to keep the knitting interesting, and enough mindless stockinette to keep things moving fast. It's soft and comfy in Liberty Wool, but would also be wonderful in Perfection or Nature Spun.

Remember, if you buy this pattern from us, the designer gets paid, we get paid, and the purchase counts toward your Sheepish Rewards!

On The Needles: Folded Triangle Cowl in Liberty Wool

Sometimes, simplicity can be the best option. When a yarn has a lot going on, colorwise, some easy garter stitch and a bit of clever construction are all you need to create a project that looks fantastic. Rocio is working on the Folded Triangle Cowl in Liberty Wool colorway 7806, Reflecting Pond.

It's so much fun to watch the colors of Liberty Wool change as you knit.

The cowl is worked in good old garter stitch, increasing at each edge to form triangles. The sides of the triangles will then be folded in and joined in the center, and the cowl will be finished in a loop by sewing the CO and BO edges together.

Ta-da! A simple project that makes a great impact.

This is Rocio's first time knitting with Liberty Wool, and she says, "I love it. It's so pretty!"

We currently have 14 colorways of Liberty Wool prints ($9.50/ball) in stock. The Folded Triangle Cowl pattern ($3.00) takes two balls of Liberty Wool and is available from the shop as a PDF that will be sent straight to your email or Ravelry pattern library!

On The Needles: Chuck in Liberty Wool

Hey, Sheepish fans! Welcome to a new feature here at the blog called On The Needles. Each week, we'll be showing you one of the staff projects currently underway here at the shop. Let's take a look!

Stacy is working on this cabled beauty called Chuck, designed by Andi Satterlund (of Miette fame). The yarn is the ever-popular Liberty Wool in color 7880, Golden Poppy.

Stacy says, "I fell in love with this sweater the first time I saw it and knew I had to make it! I added another cable repeat so it would be hip-length and give me more wearing options. Despite how cabley it is, it's going pretty fast. I'm hoping to have it done soon so I have the chance to wear it a few times before the weather warms up."

 

What's on your needles? Tell us in the comments, or post a picture on our Facebook page.