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Nov 30 2021

Oliver’s Hat

Author: Mairi McKissock

Janice made this striking version of ‘Oliver’s Hat’ for our BC Garn Bio Shetland promotion.  The pattern is Oliver’s Hat, by Sandra Manson, and the yarn, of course, is Bio Shetland.  It’s a lovely pattern that suits the yarn very well.  Janice’s colourwork is beautiful, and the finished hat is delightful.

Janice describes Bio Shetland as ‘a light toothy yarn which makes it perfect for colour work. It is lovely to knit with and the longer yardage comes in handy. Once blocked the yarn felts beautifully showing off the knitted design.’  She particularly loves the way the crown worked up.

She also warns that the pattern is on the small side and recommends that knitters check for gauge etc to get their size.

Nov 01 2021

Sandra’s ‘Veronica’ Cowl

Author: Mairi McKissock

Veronica cowl, pattern by Marie Wallin, hand knitted by Sandra

Sandra made this lovely version of the ‘Veronica’ cowl for our BC Garn Bio Shetland promotion.  The pattern is Veronica, by Marie Wallin, and the yarn, of course, is Bio Shetland.  Sandra’s stranded colourwork is beautiful, and it’s a great pattern choice for the yarn.

Sandra says that she used 16 different colours in this project!  We are hoping to see more of her lovely work as she uses the rest of it in other projects.

Oct 08 2021

Edna’s ‘Wake’ Sweater

Author: Mairi McKissock

Edna knitted this beautiful sweater recently using BC Garn Bio Shetland.  The pattern is Wake, by Veronik Avery.  Bio Shetland has similar characteristics to the yarn used for the original design.  So, it can be substituted without modification.

Edna used just 6 skeins (300g) of Bio Shetland.

We love the bias-knit cables in this design, and the extra length in the back.  It’s a nice, easy-wearing casual style that’s great for layering.

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Oct 03 2021

Mairi’s Ruffled Wrap

Author: Mairi McKissock

This ruffled wrap has been at the store as a sample for a while, but we’re featuring it now as a pattern suggestion for the BC Garn Bio Shetland promotion.  It’s a great free pattern by an unnamed designer for Patons UK.

Mairi used just four skeins of BC Garn Bio Shetland, in the colourway ‘Washed Jeans’.  You won’t be surprised that the colourway goes beautifully with denim jeans for a great casual look.  The wrap is worked side-to-side with increases up to a middle point.  So, it was easy to judge how much yarn to use.  Increase for two skeins, then decrease for two skeins.

The pattern was great fun to work.  Most of the knitting is garter stitch, with tiny little cables to add interest, and short row turns to give extra volume for the ruffles.  The long crescent shape is very flexible, allowing the wrap to be styled many different ways by adjusting the drape.

Also, it’s super-warm, thanks to the lofty, woolen-spun characteristics of the Shetland yarn.