Winter Warmers Swap - Warming your neck

Delle asked...
What is your favourite neck warming pattern?
For instant satisfaction a garter stitch scarf made in Rowan Big wool on 15mm needles.


At the other end of the spectrum, lace scarves appeal greatly. At the top of my list to knit are Gust , Flutter and Argosy
Crocheted scarves are good too... how about this one? (Rav Link)
Do you have a favourite FO?
Something a lot more subtle than the big wool scarf above. I adore my MS3 - it is meant to be a stole but mine is far more scarf like. I love the Malabrigo lace, so snuggly.


Is there a style of neck warmer you particularly like?
However this year I have been drawn towards cowls. I love the Ice Queen pattern, and think it would be amazing in some really fine lace merino.

And now for something simple....

After all of the MS3 knitting I decided I needed to knit something simple.
Just in time for the cold weather, a trip to the Lake District and the Christmas Market in Birmingham - a garter stitch scarf in Rowan Big Wool.

My first FO's of 07

Luxury cashmere handwarmers for Suzie's 30th birthday next weekend.
Pattern: Fetching from Knitty
Yarn: The softest most luxurious wool you have ever ever felt. Sophia 12 ply Chunky cashmere from Posh Yarns in Palette from last week's "One off Wednesday". I wish you could stroke your monitor to feel how amazingly soft they are.
Started: Saturday, 6th Jan
Finished: Sunday 7th Jan (aka, no time at all!)
Comments: I had to use 3.5mm needles as I don't have any bigger DPN's. But the chunky (rather than aran weight) called for it, otherwise they would have been massive! The fabric is quite firm because of this but it doesn't matter! You can't see the cables as well as you could if they were a solid colour... but they do stand out more than in the photos... and I don't care because I LOVE THEM! I just hope Suzie does too :0) I have to make some for myself, but now I fear only Posh Yarn's cashmere will do!
The other FO is a scarf for little Carys. She doens't have a scarf and when asked if she would like one, she said yes, a red one. So, being me, I have made it red (with a few stripes!)

Pattern: Kind of a made up crochet pattern which involves 3 dc's into every third dc, to make a kind of shell pattern.
Yarn: DB Cashmerino Aran in dark red and some random Kureyon I found whilst looking for a contrast (as there wasn't enough Cashmerino)
Started: Friday 5th Jan
Finished: Sunday 7th jan
Comments: I am worried the Kureyon will be a bit itchy, so I decided to make what I hope will be the neck part of the scarf in the soft cashmerino. Finger crossed it is a winner!
Right off to do some swatching for the next secret project.