Pattern Review: Winding Ridges Cowl by Janet Pippin

I’m actually not certain of the differences between a shawl, a cowl, a scarf, a wrap, etc, etc. All I understand is that they tend to keep your neck warm, and sometimes other parts too! What drew me to this pattern, was that if the cowl is made long enough, it can double as aContinue reading “Pattern Review: Winding Ridges Cowl by Janet Pippin”

Pattern Review: Easy Breezy Shawl by PurpleIguana

I hadn’t made a shawl before, and I wanted a simple one to teach me the basics. Plus, I had just got some lovely Lion Brand Moroccan Nights yarn that I wanted to show off! After much searching, I found what I wanted: the Easy Breezy Shawl pattern by PurpleIguana on Ravelry. This pattern isContinue reading “Pattern Review: Easy Breezy Shawl by PurpleIguana”

Yarn Review: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolors

Ahhh, Lion Brand’s Mandala– a favorite among many crocheters and knitters. I’ve always been fascinated with the Mandala yarns, but I couldn’t decide which to start with! Finally, the Mandala Watercolors went on sale at my local craft store and I just couldn’t pass it up. This yarn is a bulky roving style, with theContinue reading “Yarn Review: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolors”

Yarn Review: Lion Brand Moroccan Nights

I fell in love with this yarn at first sight. The swatch at my local craft store was so beautiful, and when I saw the yarn go on sale I couldn’t resist buying some! This yarn is a unique gradient made up of two different colored strands. Each strand gradually changes colors throughout the skeinContinue reading “Yarn Review: Lion Brand Moroccan Nights”

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