Now that we're really in the swing of spring, I thought it would be the perfect time to revisit a crochet pattern we released last year that is still a favorite around here. The pattern is the Little Martha Shawlette by Susan Sheby and calls for 2 skeins of our Maharani Silk yarn.  The delicate stitch reminds me of those found on vintage crochet doilies but the shawlette shape is completely modern. Wear this as a bandana with the point in front or as a more traditional shawl over sundresses.  The yarn, with a little hint of sparkle, also adds a little bit of fun and fancy! The pattern is available on our site as a PDF download for $5 right here. The sample shown below is knit in colorway Firework.

Finding inspiring warm weather knits is always a challenge for me. I naturally gravitate to and prefer cozy winter knits. Not so with the Song of the Sea cowl pattern by Louise Zass-Bangham. The pattern looks like beautiful undulating waves that start small and grow larger as your knitting progresses. We knit up ours using 2 skeins of Bollywood Pink Maharani Silk and love the subtle shimmer from the lurex in this yarn. Find all the project details here on Ravelry.

Today we are releasing our first pattern in our new Wildflower yarn- joy! You may recall that this yarn is handspun from strips of lightweight cotton voile fabric. The fabrics are all block printed by hand in an area of Jaipur, India that is famous for this, making this yarn truly special. 

The Fishnet Bandana Cowl is the perfect accessory for spring and summer! When our Wildflower yarn is knit on large needles, it creates an open and fishnet-y fabric with beautiful drape.  I prefer it knit on large needles (Size 35!) because it allows you to see the details of the fabric yarn so much more clearly. And please, tell me who wouldn't want to show off their fancy handspun yarn in the best possible way?!  This pattern is now available here as a PDF download. The cowl shown below in knit in colorway Scarlett Begonia.