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I love shawls, they’re so… I don’t know, lacy I guess. And pretty. And soooo not me. If a shawl were to be useful to me it would have to be made from heavy yarn (aran styling comes to mind) with none of the little holes that make it lacy and pretty. This is my lifestyle, when I’m outside and needing a shawl it’s to keep warm, not to keep the delicate spring/summer breezes off of my tender skin!

Not to say that if you wear shawls, you’re delicate, not at all, it’s just not for me, but I do love to look at them. They are pretty, especially with beads – I do like the bling factor.

Here’s one that caught my eye (I like pink, salmon and similar colors…)shawl1. It’s from Maia Spins, here: http://maiaspins.typepad.com/maiaspins/2009/05/aeolian-finished.html

So if I were going to make a shawl for myself just for decorative purposes it would be something similar. It would be long and lacy and the pink is pretty too. Also beads. Yeah, gotta have the bling!

 

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  1. I am a shawl ADDICT. I haven’t done a huge, full-sized shawl yet, but the little scarf-shawlettes like Swallowtail are perfect for me. When there’s just a little chill in the air, I throw it on to keep me warm and stylish. Plus, shawlettes get bound off just about the time I’m getting bored with the project 😉 I can’t stand 500-stitch rows.

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Coffee Cozy Knitting Patterns

During the summer (which is what it is where I am writing from) I like to share patterns for things that you can knit and use even when it’s warm out. And sometimes they are things you can use when it’s cold, too, like this collection of coffee cup cozies. Because hot coffee is a must almost any time of year. 

This simple pattern form Darling Jadore is a great one for beginners and could be a good first knitting in the round project. It uses worsted weight yarn and includes video tutorials if you need extra help. 

If you want a perfectly plain cozy that you can jazz up with your own designs, check out the Base Doodle Cup Cozy from Jamie Lomax. This free pattern on Ravelry comes in two sizes (short and long) and is meant to be used with her doodle charts to make it your own. You could also keep it plain, add stripes or design your own motifs to stitch on it. 

Most coffee cozy patterns that I see are just sleeves meant to go over travel mugs, but what if your mug has a handle? This pattern from Stacey’s Knit Wits has an I-cord loop and button so you can use it on a mug with a handle or a travel cup. It uses DK weight yarn.

Coffee cozies are a fun way to play with stitch patterns and learn new techniques. If you’ve never knit cables before, this cozy from Purple Wool Co. would be a great first cable project, as it features simple braided cables all the way around. It uses worsted weight yarn and is worked in the round. 

Try double knitting to make an extra-insulating coffee cozy with this pattern from Tracy Leming. It includes little color changes so you can get the concept of how double knitting works on a small scale. It also can include a little pocket for a tea bag if you want. This one uses worsted weight yarn and is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Or try stranded knitting with the Love in the Air cozy from Danielle Thuen. It features hearts of different sizes and is worked in sock yarn. You’ll need to make sure those floats are nice and loose so it will stretch to hug your cup. You can find this pattern on Ravelry. 

They’re also a fun way to add a bit of flair to an otherwise plain cup. KnitnKaboodle Designs has this lovely leaf-shaped cozy pattern, which you could use for hot or cold beverages by changing up the fiber you choose (that’s pretty much always true). It is made in pieces that are stitched together and can be worked in a single color or choose different colors for each leaf.