Like Buses....

When I like something in crochet, I tend to make it to death. If I make a pretty doily or egg cosy, i'll go on to make another ten. I guess whilst the pattern is fresh in my head and my enthusiasm is right on up there, then it stands to reason to make more and not just leave it at one.

So, I present my third Rosa Silk Cowl Sweater.

I had a couple of balls of the MOST PERFECT YARN........EVER. 

It was Sierra Andina by Adriafil (shade 13 if you're interested). This yarn is luxurious to say the least. 100% extra fine alpaca in the most glorious shade of turquoise....one of my most favourite shades.

With two 50g balls in November, I thought long and hard what to make with them. I ended up making the most gorgeous pair of wrist warmers here . Wow, they were the loveliest pair of wrist warmers I think I have EVER made. Their softness and warmth was second to none. With the leftovers I added a turquoise trim to a scarf and hat and I revelled in just how wonderful that yarn really was.

My mother-in-law, being a yarn lover also, and the one to have tracked down this yarn, in this wonderful shade in the first place, very kindly gave me some more for christmas.

Again, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to make with it. It was far too lovely to make anything hastily. I had in mind a shawl. Not just any shawl. A super, spectacular, opulent shawl. It was what this yarn deserved. So, decision made, as soon as I had the time, that is what I would make with it.

However....

...falling completely in love with the two Rosa Silk Cowl Sweaters that I made, I knew that this yarn would make a seriously dreamy one too.

I had enough yarn, so I set about making my third. This yarn was beautiful to the touch, although, I must admit, it was soooooo soft and sooooooo fine, that I tended to grip my fingers harder on the yarn tail as I just couldn't feel it that well....it was THAT soft to the touch. That aside, my excitement levels were hitting the roof as I was making it. 

All three sweaters are different. Different yarns have made them completely different...and I love that.

For this one, I added a couple of extra side repeats to keep it wide and loose. I wanted boxy and swingy (almost poncho-y) rather than fitted and close. I used a 4mm hook and used 11 50g balls in total.

It's amazing to wear. Soft and luxurious to the touch. Also, for something so 'holey', it's warm to wear, and i've had several compliments on it, so it can't be that bad.

I'm chuffed and not disappointed that the yarn didn't make it to being a shawl. I think it will get more use this way.

It looks great with jeans and wellies for field walks, it gives just the right amount of warmth for a mild evening. I also teamed it with a pale pink skirt which worked well too, so i'm happy it's a wardrobe hopper.

I think I am done now though with that pattern. I feel satisfied and ready to move on to something else.

It's here if any one is interested.

So....what next?.......

xxx