Knitting News from The Flaming Ice Cube

August 14, 2014

We just have a few openings left in the brioche class that begins next Tuesday. You can call the shoppe at 330-726-4766 or register online.

Soft Linen from Classic Elite Yarns is the perfect yarn for warmer days and cool nights. The alpaca makes a beautiful halo, the linen gives it a crisp and firm hand and the wool provides stability and it own level of softness. This year-round yarn works equally well for lace, colorwork and textures, making it a great choice for accessories that will get lots of use (check out the shawl and mitts patterns below). Use the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter to save 20%!

Our knitting schedule is posted online.

Soft Linen Shawl

I love carrying a shawl with me, even in the summer. They are great to add some color to your outfit and perfect to throw on when you are inside a restaurant or a movie theater and the A/C is turned up just a little too high. An added benefit is that they always make me feel a little more stylish too.

This shawl, designed by Diana Rozenshteyn, is made in Soft Linen from Classic Elite Yarns, which is a great choice for a summer accessory; it will be light, but still warm when you need it. Worked from the center out, it is constructed using panels of reverse stockinette stitch and a simple lace pattern. <download free pattern>

Digitalis Mitts

We love these mitts from Alegria DaSilva--a bit of lace for a dressy, feminine look without being over the top frilly. You may be curious about the combination of wool, linen, and alpaca, but after a few rows you will fall in love. The juxtaposition of the linen, cool and crisp, and the softness and halo of the alpaca make for a beautiful knitted fabric that is perfect for transitional weather. < download free pattern >