I'm Coveting .....

24 skeins of Fable Baby Alpaca in colour 10 (Marine) are crying to be a garment! They're on sale for 30% off, $7 a skein and there's more than enough to make a good sized garment for a good sized person. It's DK weight (22 sts per 4 inches) a Perfect sub for all those fabulous DK weight jo sharp patterns, especially the ones in alpaca! good yardage too, 130m per 50g skein.

a few ideas for what can be done with a whack of baby alpaca ...

from Jo Sharp "Knit" vol. 1

From Jo Sharp "Knit" Vol 1

From Jo Sharp "Knit" vol 3

From Jo Sharp "Knit" vol.5, vol.4

I'm Coveting ....

Misti Baby Alpaca Chunky Hand Paint in Havasu ($25.50 and totally worth every penny!)

This one is just darn pretty & cheery. it will make transition into spring come sooner. turquoise always feels like spring to me.

Definitely great material for a hat ....

My very own Sunset Beret (Freebie)


but i'm also also seeing a cropped bolero with 3/4 sleeves (below).

Knitting Pure and Simple Top Down Bolero



Lily Chin Bolero N002