Artesano Alpaca DK Log Cabin Blanket

Here is my latest completed project: a log cabin blanket-of-many-colours knitted for my friend Michala's imminent arrival.

She is such a colourful person, I just couldn't decide what colour to knit the blanket in, then I came across the concept of the Log Cabin Blanket on http://www.masondixonknitting.com/, so I thought I'd give it a go with 13 different shades of Artesano Alpaca DK.

I love the way it has turned out. The yarn is really soft, lovely to knit with and as a blanket it drapes really well. I had a big debate with myself (and anyone who would listen!) about whether to a) line it and b)crochet an edging, but finally I decided on neither. I think the lining would make it too heavy and the border may detract from the simplicity of the design.

It was difficult to see how it was going to turn out, until the very end when the second repeat of each colour was completed and then it finally came together. I love the freedom of just knitting with no pattern to follow, that's why I finished it so fast (for me that is!)

It was such a success I think I will write up the pattern and make it available as a knitting kit at http://www.cafeknit.com/

I do hope Michala (and Baby Briggs) likes it....

Artesano Superwash Merino Children's Patterns

The first of the long awaited patterns to support the launch of Artesano Superwash Merino DK yarn has arrived at www.cafeknit.com . Tina Barrett's pick'n'mix collection of patterns for 3 to 12 year olds is simply gorgeous. My son and daughter will be well catered for this year I can see!

Bergere de France Creations Autumn/Winter 2010/2011

It seems far to early to start thinking about Autumn/Winter knitting, but the new Bergere de France Creations Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 pattern book has arrived at www.cafeknit.com

This fantastic collection of 39 patterns for men, women and children has something for everyone, as usual the patterns are very stylish, and don't worry the instructions are written in English! And all for £4.95!

Louisa Harding Merletto

Along with the Louisa Harding Mulberry Silk scarf kit, these amazing Louisa Harding Merletto Scarf kits arrived at Cafe Knit HQ this morning too!

For just £25 you can knit one of these gorgeous dramatic long scarves, perfect summer knitting and just the thing to keep your shoulders warm during sultry summer evenings!

Louisa Harding Mulberry Silk

Cafe Knit has just taken delivery of these luxurious Louisa Harding Mulberry Silk Scarf Knitting Kits. I think they are perfect little projects for this 'not-quite-summer-but not-still-Spring' season and would be ideal to take away on holiday with you -you might even finish it whilst you are away and would then have a glamorous scarf to wear on those long hot evenings.....!

Sari Ribbon, Recycled Silk Yarn

Cafe Knit has just taken delivery of our summer stock of gorgeous Recycled Silk Yarns and Sari Ribbon from Frabjous Fiber. The sari ribbon now comes in many many more colours and is simply stunning!

Manos Del Uruguay Lace

A bit later than expected but welcomed none the less, the gorgeous Manos Lace yarn has arrived! Cafe Knit has sold out of some shades already, it really is selling like hotcakes! It's beautifully soft and the colours are divine. I have reserved myself a skein of shade

Vidia, beautiful Autumnal colours and I am going to tackle a scarf when I get a moment - it will be Autumn when I finish it no doubt!