Silk Beret and Sampler Scarf

My favorite color is green and 2nd to green are all of the neutral naturals.

When I look in my stash bags I find multiple values and hues of green along side natural colors and I know when arranged well they all look good together.

My sampler scarf and beret project began that way. I knew the beret would have to be green (of course), and the rest of the stash greens and naturals would become the scarf.

The scarf is made up of 13 different patterned bands knit with Debbie Bliss Pure Silk, offset with stash yarn stripes of garter stitch. The total yardage, 700 - 800 yards of DK yarns, when completed makes a scarf 60 x 9.5 inches.

The best benefit of making a stash scarf..... it matches all of the knit projects you've already made that made possible your stash bag!

The beret and sampler scarf patterns are available @ RJKnit patterns for members at ravelry.com

Knit Shoulder Pouch

Jamieson's of Shetland has a color palate unlike other yarn companies. If you've knit with their yarn to make Fair Isle sweaters or felted bags you know what I mean. The multiple color flecks within each skein of yarn adds an interesting visual dimension to the final knitted surface and there are many colors to choose from.

I decided to design a flat knitted bag with my own 2-color pattern using Jamieson's DK. It was enjoyable experimenting with their color palate on a small project. The finished size is 8x8 inches. The pouch looks good with casual or dress outfits and can be made in your favorite color combination! If you are interested in purchasing the pattern it is available for Ravelry Members on ravelry.com @ RJ Knit Patterns. I am designing more flat bags and will post the new designs as future entries at this blogsite.

Ribbed Cable Tank Top

I enjoy knitting and sewing with natural fibers.

Some time ago I bought some cotton/linen damask fabric to make a pair of pants. The fabric was so inexpensive I couldn't pass it up.

I didn't realize at the time how difficult it would be to find a top that matched the natural cotton and linen colors. After months went by I found a silk/cotton yarn made by Great Adirondack called "Nassau" (thanks to my friends at Great Balls of Yarn in West Palm Beach). The color Pearls matched it well enough and I designed this ribbed cable tank top to wear with my pants. Since then I've made a second size in Hydrangea for my sister. The pattern is sized for 30-32 (34-36) and is available to purchase for Ravelry Members at raverly.com.

Rosa is modeling the top and pants. Thanks, Rosa.