399 Projects - a featured FO: michelle8601's Rasta Neckwarmer

Since the launch of Malabrigo Book Three back in January 2011, there have been a flurry of projects on Ravelry for the Rasta Neckwarmer pattern. 

With the project tally lurching toward 400 projects (399 as of today!), I figured it would be appropriate to feature one of the lovely neckwarmer FOs.

This version, lovingly crafted by michelle8601, uses Malabrigo Rasta in Indiecita (#416).

Indiecita is a stunning colorway that fuses sea glass-esque colors: blue, teal, green, indigo, and sometimes the slightest hint of ochre.

As you can see from the finished Rasta Neckwarmer, this colorway just shines when worked up in a simple stitch pattern.

I love the contrasting coconut shell buttons Michelle used for her project (Purchased from Stonemountain and Daughter Fabric).

Drop by Ravelry to see all 399 versions of the Rasta Neckwarmer!

Images (C) michelle8601 used with permission.

Featured FO: ponkie's rasta neckwarmer

I just love seeing the awesome projects people knit up using my patterns. Today's feature is a lovely version of the Rasta Neckwarmer knit up by Sarah (ponkie on Ravelry).

© ponkie via Ravelry© ponkie via RavelryI just love love love the artsy photos and buttons!

Thanks for letting me share, Sarah!

Featured FO: Rasta Neckwarmer by h82purl

i really enjoy discovering the beautiful finished pieces knit from my patterns. today i'm sharing Rose's (h82purl on Ravelry) Rasta Neckwarmer.

by h82purl

her version is knit using Malabrigo Rasta in Piedras (the same colorway as the piece from Book 3). isn't her photography great? she really captured the beautiful essence of the yarn.

by h82purland great buttons! this makes me ready for springtime, sunshine and flowers :)

Rasta Neckwarmers - Featured Finished Projects!

It's so great to see the finished projects of the Rasta Neckwarmer from knitters on Ravelry! Here are a few recent FO's:

by GKreitman by knitpurlloveby sheriverby GreenCraftyGirl

The colors are so great. I just love this yarn!

Malabrigo Book 3 - My Scalloped Shawl Made the Cover!!

While I was browsing the Malabrigo website today, I discovered that they linked an extensive preview for Book 3. This is very exciting since I have several designs in the book and I can't wait to have a hard copy in my hands!

Check out the Malabrigo Book 3 Preview Here

Here is a glance of my designs lucky enough to make the book:

The Rasta Neckwarmer, made with 1 skein of Malabrigo Rasta in #862 Piedras

The Twist Cowl, made with 2 skeins of Malabrigo Twist in #18 Applewood

 

The Scalloped Shawl, made with Malabrigo Silky Merino #430 Smoke

The Scalloped Shawl, made with Malabrigo Sock in #851 Turner and #803 Ochre

Malabrigo Book 3 features 19 pattern designs from six different well-known and up-and-coming designers (I definitely fall under the up-and-coming category, heh), including:

Julie Weisenberg of cocoknits fame (Ravelry Designer Page)

Kristen Rengren of Retroknit, and author of Vintage Baby Knits (Ravelry Designer Page)

The prolificly published Mercedes T. Clark (Ravelry Designer Page) of piebird design

Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter (Ravelry Designer Page), an awesome indie designer and author of Handmade by Stefanie

Stephen West (Ravelry Designer Page), author of West Knits Book 1, who can be found at WestKnits.com

and Me, Breean E. Miller! I'm so excited to be included in a book with such fantastic designers :)

The folks at Malabrigo recently updated their website that the book will be available in December!