It's Getting Cold!!!

It's finally getting colder here in Virginia!   I realized I needed some winter neck gear.  We have a new yarn from Schoppel called "PUR".  It's a worsted weight single that is slightly felted.  I've been in love with the colors since it came in, but couldn't think of a project for it.  Lo and behold, while going through new patterns, I found the Fancy Neck Cozy by Cabin Fever.  The pattern calls for two strands of yarn, a solid and a varigated.  Lightbulb moment!

I grabbed a skein of PUR and matched it with a ball of Brown Sheep Yarns Lanaloft in Buoyant Blue.  Size 15 needles and I was racing!  This is a great little project, would make a great gift.  Both yarns were wonderful to work with and I loved the pattern and would make it again.  I did make mine 32" instead of the suggested 27" (well, my neck is larger and I was watching a football game and not measuring.....)

The pedestal button is Cracked Coconut from Jul.  We also have the silver floral buttons.  This is a good project for a large button you may have had your eye on, but couldn't figure out what to use it on.