Showing posts with label wool blend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wool blend. Show all posts

10/17/2012

Feminine Felidae

Are you a cat lover, or secretly a cat hoarder? Learn the ways of the claw with the fanatically interesting book, Cat Lady Chronicles by Diane Lovejoy. Be engrossed with bold and colorful cat images, featuring fine artists from around the world, while learning about a true story of a wonderful woman, that found a new meaning in life with her rescued cats.


My favorite part of the book is when the author mentions, while realizing she is who she is, that there are more important things in life, than material possessions.

"Who am I?" I still carry the Ferragamo tote bag I bought more than a decade ago and acquire affordable antiques for our historic home. It's hard to resist material temptations. But when it comes to the "It" item in my life, it is the interconnections with Lucius, Lydia, Leo, Linus, L.B., Alvar, Lillie, T.J., Perkins and Miss Tommie. Connectivity means much more to me than a command center for communications, a site for bundling electronic interactions. People, pets, art and books enrich our spirits and fuel our lives." (Lovejoy 152)

In chapter eight, Lovejoy reminds us, "...if you are inclined to feed stray cats on a regular basis, ...buy trousers or shorts with deep pockets,...." She notes that she is, "...prepared to feed a hungry cat anytime." (Lovejoy 113)

Here are some lovely fashion choices that may suit you as well:






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Works cited:

Lovejoy, Diane. "Cat Lady Chronicles." Trans. Array Yarwood Editorial Services. 1st ed. Milan: Officina Libraria srl, 2012. Print.

12/19/2010

The Fur Effect

Filatura Di Crosa came out with this beautiful chinchilla like yarn called "Cincilla". It knits up to create beautiful fur like garments, and accessories. It comes in eight luxurious colors to choose from. Try this instead, if you cannot come to terms with buying a real chinchilla fur coat.

Filatura Di Crosa Cincilla Knitting Yarn in Lilac - $12.85 each - YarnMarket.com

Cincilla yarn in White $12.95 each - Yarn.com

This jacket is featured in the Filatura Di Crosa Cincilla pattern booklet. It is knitted with two types of yarns, Cincilla being one of them.

8/14/2009

Beautiful New Free Patterns at Berroco

"Drift" cardigan pattern, knit with Vintage yarn. Vintage yarn is an acrylic, wool, nylon blend. You can either view the pattern online, or download it as a .pdf file. I like the colors "Fennel" and "Sloe Berry".

"Tarte" tank knitted in Mica yarn, which is a cotton, silk, nylon, linen blend. This yarn is sturdy and has a nice sheen to it for added dimension. I like the colors Vivianite and Abalone, in this particular yarn.


Please note that these patterns are not intended for beginner knitters. They are both at the intermediate level.

1/24/2009

Amazing Handmade Knitwear at Etsy

It never fails...do a little searching on Etsy, and you will always find something GORGEOUS!The High North's "Feather and fan knitted skirt", made with norwegien wool. Intricatly stitched, long sleeved hand knit jacket by Peg Plunkett can be purchased for an utterly amazing $55
Beautifully formed crocheted black cropped cardigan by Fashion Knitwear. This cardigan is crocheted using two yarns simutanously, for added thickness and wamrth. I strongly suggest for you to look at the other designs by Fashion Knitwear, on Etsy because they are exquisite. The designs are perfect for very picky women.

7/29/2008

Knitted Accessories by Missoni


Both of these gorgeous Missoni multi-colored accessories are available at Harrods. The bag is machine washable, and the scarf must be hand washed. They are both knitted in wool blends.

6/03/2008

Soft, Smooth and Soothing Yarn

Image source: IgnorantBliss on Flickr

"The yarn aficionados at Austermann certainly took a huge step forward when they developed their "Step" family of yarns. Not only is the original "Step" yarn a fabulous self-striper that's available in color combos both women & men will enjoy, but it has the added benefit of being infused with aloe vera & jojoba oil. These two enhancements guard against skin dryness & inflammation through at least 40 washings. So both your hands as you knit & your feet as you wear the finished socks will benefit, all without any greasy film or residue. Spectacularly crafted of 75% wool & 25% nylon."source

"They were very soft, after washing, they got even softer." Paula, on her experience with Austermann "Step" yarn.

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