Ene's Shawl

Ene's Shawl
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

For my second shawl I chose one that starts with 350 stitches and decreases and decreases. In fact I did not prefer working this way round when it actually came to it.
The pattern is Ene's Shawl from Scarf Style using 1 skein Poshyarn Beatrice in a shade called Memories(cashmere/silk) 690 yds and US 7 Denises.
I loved the yarn and the pattern for the border, however the main body of the shawl and I never reallly got on; didn't manage to get into the swing of it. However now it's done I am pleased with the result despite the fact that I gained a few stitches in the middle and so it's not perfect . It's a Christmas present for a dear friend and I hope it will be treasured.

Here and There Cables

Here and There Cables
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

The pattern is called Here and There Cables from Scarf Style from Interweave Press. I can't say that I enjoyed knitting it, but the overall effect is amazing. Although the pattern itself is very simple it has produced a rather impressive scarf and with blocking the curves can really be appreciated.
The only snag to this is that if it is worn on a rainy day it will probably concertina back to half it's current width.

Bonzo 4 mths old

Bonzo 4 mths old
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

ok I know this is meant to be about knitting but you must admit our puppy is rather cute.

another bargain!

Alpaca, my favourite!
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

With thanks to ebay this lovely soft squidgy alpaca arrived in the post.
I am known in certain circles as The Alpcaca Woman as seem to have been using quite a lot lately.
Big decision is what to do with it.