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NOVEMBER 2, 2014

This week's FREE pattern MIRANDA COWL

fiber focus: diana
lightweight, soft, metallic ribbon yarn creates dazzling, transeasonal knits

MIRANDA
 

You're probably mired in holiday knitting at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't take a quick break for some fly-off-the-needles selfish knitting. And if you absolutely can't take a break and still have some recipients left on that knit-gift list, then thankfully, the following still applies...

The Miranda Shell (above) should really be called the Miraculous Shell. Whether you're tired of cranking out the same old hat/cowl/socks/etc. for your giftees, or you desperately need something sparkly and soft to quell the desire for your very own FO, the Miranda Shell more than satisfies in both respects. The largest size takes only 5 skeins of glittery gorgeous DIANA to complete, and it also knits up fairly quickly on US size 15 needles-- it easily qualifies as a weekend knit. What woman on your list wouldn't love to receive a Miranda Shell? It's a gorgeous layering piece, perfect for holiday parties but also lovely for dressing up a pair of jeans, and it's light enough to wear year round. Don't have time for a whole top? This week's free pattern, the matching Miranda Cowl (right, bottom) is an even faster knit!

The Miranda Shell and other designs in DIANA can be purchased online, at your LYS, or by clicking the "BUY NOW" button above! To see high-resolution views of the Miranda Shell, please visit the Red Hot Collection on Pinterest!

DESIGN NOTE: DIANA knits into a gorgeously drapey fabric, so to rein in some of the drape and give it curve-hugging appeal, the Miranda Shell is worked sideways in two pieces. A drop stitch pattern creates further textural interest while also speeding up the knitting!

DESIGNER QUOTE: "The Miranda Shell is one of those designs that just seemed like it was waiting for the perfect yarn, and DIANA is really the perfect yarn for it--soft, sparkly, figure-flattering, and with all the drama to take a relatively simple design to the next level. It's an incredibly chic, but effortless, look. "--Teresa Chorzepa

DIANA


FREE PATTERN

Miranda Cowl

by Teresa Chorzepa

Gift knitting never looked this good!

The Red Hot Collection is now available online & in your LYS!

More from DIANA...

Samantha Jacket in DIANA, ELLA, CLEO & MARGOT


Diahann 2-Way Dolman Top in DIANA or DIANA COLOR


Doutzen Jacket in DIANA & MARGOT