New Pattern: Scalar Shawl

Sometimes you just want to snuggle up in a big blanket.

On a blustery day. At the office. In a chilly cafe or movie theatre.

Unless you tote a snuggy around with you at all times (and I hope you don't) then you're left with the normal scarf or jacket to keep you warm.

Here's my solution: the Scalar Shawl

It's fashionable and functional. It looks great with a sweater, a jacket or a winter coat. And it can be worn in multiple ways (see photos).

The best thing about this shawl? It could not be simpler to knit. Garter stitch. Big needles. It's quick and satisfying!

And, like most of my patterns, there are a few variations to appeal to a wide array of knitters.

Depending on color choices, the piece takes on a very different vibe.

Using 3 similar colors - check out the brown example - the piece has a gradient effect.

Using 3 contrasting colors, the piece ends up with solid color blocks and marled color blocks.

The Scalar Shawl is currently available for purchase ($5) via Doodlebug Yarn.

New Pattern: Syren Scarf - Happy Anniversary to The Wool Dispensary!

First, Happy Anniversary to The Wool Dispensary! Woot! It's been a yarn since The Wool Dispensary launched a gorgeous line of hand dyed yarns. This year's focus? A color collection based on fairy tales.

The Syren Scarf pattern was created to celebrate the new color collection. It's whimsical and pretty. And it showcases the lovely colors that Sam creates - 13th Fairy and Goblin City to name a few.

The Syren Scarf pattern is available exclusively via Doodlebug Yarn through October 2012. It will then be available for purchase via my Ravelry shop.

Featured Yarn: The Wool Dispensary Useful Poison, a fingering weight MCN blend. Colors: 13th Fairy & Goblin City. This yarn is also available at Doodlebug Yarn.

View pattern details on Ravelry.

“But think again,” said the witch; “for when once your shape has become like a human being, you can no more be a mermaid. You will never return through the water to your sisters, or to your father's palace again; and if you do not win the love of the prince, so that he is willing to forget his father and mother for your sake, and to love you with his whole soul, and allow the priest to join your hands that you may be man and wife, then you will never have an immortal soul. The first morning after he marries another your heart will break, and you will become foam on the crest of the waves.” - The Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen

Pattern Preview: Syren Scarf

The Syren Scarf is a fun little project I whipped up in celebration of The Wool Dispensary's first year anniversary.

Just one year ago, The Wool Dispensary raised money via Kickstarter to launch a specially curated line of colorful kettle dyed yarns at Chicago's YarnCon event. It was a great success.

This pretty pattern will be available via Doodlebug Yarn, an online shop that carries the yarn featured: The Wool Dispensary's Useful Poison.

More details soon!

Featured FO: Indigo Swan Cowl by Gayla

Gayla of Doodlebug Yarn was sweet enough to let me share her most recently finished project - an Indigo Swan Cowl.

(C) GaylaGayla used Swans Island Certified Organic Chunky in Marine for her version.

Here's what she had to say about the pattern:

I love Breean’s designs - they always have a sweet little detail that make them special. In this case, it’s the rolled edge of the cowl.

Super fast, I think it took about 2 hours of knitting. This would be a perfect project for last minute holiday gifts.

You can purchase the Indigo Swan Cowl pattern exclusively via Doodlebug Yarn, or as part of Summer Stack.

Thanks for sharing, Gayla!