To zip or not to zip?

To zip or not to zip, that is the question.  Functional and fashionable, zippers have been popping up everywhere.  And not just zippers...I mean ZIPPERS!

A couple of weeks ago I was playing around with a lace pattern and turned it into a simple (but very cute) cowl.  When it was finished, I had an idea of how even-cuter it would look with a metal zipper.  So I developed a pattern which I call To Zip or Not to Zip - a Cowl with Options.  Both versions are quick knits which would be perfect for yourself (think wonderful color to brighten up a neutral coat) or to give as a gift.  The holidays will be here before you know it and this adorable cowl could become your "go to" gift for lucky recipients. 

I'll be posting the pattern soon.  Be sure to check back!

Twigs and Willows and zippers

Stuff I'm working on right now: a variation of a chevron lace pattern in a fall-inspired cowl. Hope to post a finished picture soon. My next one ( or the "variation of the variation") may include an industrial type zipper. Love the look of unexpected hardware zippers!

In addition to working on my own original designs for legwarmers, cowls, gloves and other small-sized projects, I feel the need to get cracking on a fall sweater for moi!  Lately I've been a big fan of botanical motifs and the color green and plan to combine both when I knit the sweater Twigs and Willows by Alana Dakos in her book Botanical Knits.



Brae Tweed by Knit One Crochet Too.
 A pale silvery green with flecks of neutral tweed.



 

Twigs and Willows by Alan Dakos

A guaranteed smile....

In Rotterdam a woman has been knitting sweaters since 1955. More than 550, in fact, all lovingly tucked away in her home. Recently she was honored with one of the happiest, most colorful flashmobs! Every sweater you see was knit by her.