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At this time of the year we have the reps from the wool companies come around and show us the wondrous things they are planning for next winter.... I hear you say but we are going into summer.... Yes but that's forward planning for you . They show us samples of wondrous things, so that we can take a guess at what we think you'll like and forward order them. And they can then make sure they have enough to supply us at the beginning of the season,
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Copyright Woolly Valley 2003
Materials:
2 Balls Red Feathers
1 Ball White Feathers
Knitted in Garter Stitch
(Every Row Knit)
Using 5mm needles cast on 56 stitches in Red Feathers
Row 1 Knit
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Row 2 Cast on 5 sts knit to end (61 sts)
Row 3 Cast on 5 sts knit to end (66 sts)
Row 4 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (69 sts)
Row 5 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (72 sts)
Row 6 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (75 sts)
Row 7 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (78 sts)
Row 8 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (81 sts)
Row 9 Cast on 3 sts knit to end (84 sts)
Work 15 rows in Garter Stitch
Row 25 K2tog knit to last two stitches K2tog (82 sts)
Row 26 Cast off 2 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (79 sts)
Row 27 Cast off 2 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (76 sts)
Row 28 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (72 sts)
Row 29 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (69 sts)
Row 30 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (64 sts)
Row 31 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (60 sts)
Row 32 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2stitches K2tog (56 sts)
Row 33 Cast off 3 sts knit to last 2 stitches K2tog (52 sts)
Continue in Garter Stitch until Red Feathers is Finished (leaving just enough yarn to sew up).
Join in White Feathers Garter Stitch for 10cm
Cast off loosely.
To Make Up:
Sew up under foot and up side.
Fold white in half to outside and tack in place.
(Remember to sew seam on other side for white fold down)
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Or so the theory goes, of cause it never quite works out this way. But we live in hope each year.
So what's happening next year, scarves, collars, cuffs, and trims in general are still the "IN THING"
Feathers now has 15 colours:
We currently have most colours of Feathers in stock if you still want to knit the odd one up as a Christmas gift.
Ostrich how has 7 colours.
Temptation (Similar to Ostrich but with a longer slub) up until now has only been available in 3 shade but we are expecting this to grow into 16 shades in the next month.
And Jazz (Similar to Faux Fur But in my opinion softer and more luxurious) is growing from 8 to 15 colourways. Again these should be available in the
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next month.
Of cause there will be other yarns and new colours and patterns that we will be able to give you a preview of as the season nears. In the meantime happy knitting.
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Copyright Woolly Valley 2003
Materials:
2 Balls Red Feathers
1 Ball White Feathers
Knitted in Garter Stitch
(Every Row Knit)
Using 5mm needles cast on 75 stitches in White Feathers
Garter Stitch for 9 cm
Join in Red Feathers
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For the non knitter amongst you we do have a number of scarves knitted up for sale, so come in and have a look, or give us a call.
Remember also that we have a knit to order service. Not just for scarves, stockings and Santa hats, but also for garments. Come in and we will help you choose your pattern and yarn, take measurements and send it off to our knitters to make up for you.
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Decrease 1 st each end of every 3rd row until 55 stitches left
Decrease 1 st each end of every 2nd row until 3 stitches left
Cast off loosely.
To Make Up:
Sew up back seam.
Fold white in half to outside and tack in place.
(Remember to sew seam on other side for white fold down)
Use remaining White Feather to make a pompom
Attach pompom securely to point of hat
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Victoria Ellen December 2003 Page 3
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