Monthly Archives: October 2013

It’s been AGES since I did a Yarned by You, but especially after my trip to Rhinebeck, I’m feeling inspired to look at everyone’s knits. And just like Susan posted yesterday, I’m thinking about Christmas knitting and wondering what I should make. I’m working on convincing my family to exchange Secret Santa names early this year (we do Secret Santa for the adults – it allows everyone to get one great gift instead of a bunch of slightly less great gifts) so that I have time to knit whoever I get something. (My whole family is very knit-worthy!)

So I went cruising through Ravelry to see what designers are creating in our yarn. All of these patterns are available as Ravelry downloads, so you’re able to get knitting right away, either from your JMF stash, or by stopping by your LYS and picking something up. Click through the picture to get all the details.

First is Brazos Valley Shawl by Jenna Swanson. It’s knit sideways in two colors of Herriot, with the cabled border added afterwards. Also, it’s 50% off with the coupon code junipermoonfarm! But only for a limited time, so you better get on that!

This Chadwick Scarf was designed by Lynnette Connors. It has a lovely cable and would be perfect for a man or a woman. There are two size options – the small size that takes just a single ball of Chadwick, and the larger one that uses two balls.

This Cranberry Crush Cowl by Kay Hopkins has my name written all over it. I haven’t tried Brioche stitch yet, but this seems like a great, repetitive project for it and would be perfect for a slightly dressy outfit. I can easily see myself wearing it for a night on the town or in the office. This Cranberry color is one of the new colors of Findley for Fall / Winter 2013!

It’s no secret that we love Sabine, so it’s not surprising that I adore Elvenflyt by Sierra Anderson.  Doesn’t the pom pom on the top just make the hat? And I love how the ribbing is worked into the pattern. Even in the largest size, this is a one-skein pattern!

I’m head over heels for Junco by Sarah Jo Burch. It uses three colors of Herriot, but the colorwork is uses only two colors at a time. The cowl is folded over so all your floats are safely hidden inside!

On the Front Porch Swing by Linda Day Morehouse is a pretty, semi circular shawl that takes less than one ball of Findley. The lace is delicate and sweet and would be perfect for a little something special for a someone special.

Sarah Parker, of WildFibers in Washington created this cute headband and fingerless mitts pattern which uses Herriot. Susie and I saw these during the trunk show and we both swooned over them!

Square in a Square cowl is and elegant cowl that looks great in three colors of Moonshine. I bet that it would work well with just one or two colors of Moonshine, too. Patricia Ritter did a great job matching the perfect buttons to the yarn colors, don’t you think?

What gifts are you thinking of knitting in JMF yarns this season? Or what patterns do you think would look great in JMF yarns and be a perfect gift for someone?