Have you tried my Simple Comforts Wrap? Why not? The pattern is simple (hence the name), but not boring. With a one row, four stitch repeat, you will have the pattern memorized in no time. If you can cast-on, knit and yarn over, you can do this. The resulting wrap can be dressed up or down and is too cozy for words (all evidence to the contrary). Best of all, the pattern is free (can't beat that) on Ravelry.
You can see a photo of the original Simple Comforts Shawl in my sidebar but, sadly, that one went up in smoke when my house did (more about that here). This one is a sample in progress (Will I finish it before this Saturday? Come on by and find out.) This time I am using Skacel's SimpliWorsted (available at S&Q). This is the first time I have used it and I really like it. It was reasonably priced, is mostly natural fibers, is suitably soft and snuggly, and the drape is perfect for a comfort shawl.
If you live in NE Florida, have just realized that Christmas is only 85 days, 13 hours, and 11 minutes (as of this writing) away, and that a cozy shawl would be just the thing for Aunt Bess, please join me at the Sew and Quilt Shop, in Bunnel, FL, this Saturday (and another two weeks hence), for a Simple Comforts Wrap workshop. I can help you pick the perfect yarn, the appropriate needles, and get you started on your way to cozy comfort.
Care to join us? Here is all the information you need:
Simple Comforts Wrap Workshop
Location: Sew & Quilt Shop (directions here)
4601 E. Moody Blvd. #B-6,
Bunnell, FL 32110
386-586-5409
sewandquiltshop@bellsouth.net
Dates: Saturday, October 5th & 9th
Time: 10am to 12:30pm
Price: $15 per session
Supplies - Simple Comforts Wrap pattern (download here)
- 800 - 1000 yards of worsted weight yarn (I can help you pick the perfect thing)
- knitting needles that match your yarn (12" straights or 24" circulars)
- 1 stitch marker
- scissors/snips
- yarn needle (for weaving ends)
Need to know - Cast-on
- knit stitch
- yarn over (increase)
- Bind-off
Please do call/email ahead and let us know that you are coming.
Note: This Saturday, October 5th is also Sew & Quilts' monthly Knitting/Crochet group, described thusly:
"Creative Critters: Crocheter + Knitter = Critter - Seasoned beginner, almost professional, or wanna be crocheter or knitter join us for a few laughs and a bunch of tangled fun! Sit & Stitch...Don't miss Saturday, October 5th 2pm - 4pm or Monday, October 7th 10am - Noon!!"
Feel free to stay on for that (there are lots of great places to grab lunch in the area). I am planning to.
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