Woolfolk Tov DK. I have fallen in love with its amazing stitch definition, easy handle and cuddly softness. But those words don't quite give it the accolades it deserves. It's new this season, is 100% wool, and has a color selection of gorgeous grays, saturated blues, goldy browns, a white, and a plum that is yummy. Don't you love this lovely raisin color? It suits my grandson really well. There is the slightest hint of color movement within each stitch, very subtle, but just enough to add a touch of rustic homeyness to a very uptown fabric. Tov sailed across my wood Caspian Knit Picks (always my number one needle choice) but I cannot imagine this yarn being needle fussy in the least. I did not block the vest because it didn't need it; the well-mannered stitches lined up like little soldiers from the get-go. Also, it's well-priced for what I consider a luxury yarn, so Tov jumped to the top of my list of best DK yarns. I'm looking forward to using it again, a sweater for me, in a cobalt blue I'm swooning over. 

This handsome baby vest pattern is free and so practical. A vest keeps a young one warm without restricting their active little bodies in any way. I knit it in a size two so my almost 5 month old grandson will wear this vest next year. I've already styled it in my mind: jeans and a white crewneck tee. I can imagine him running around on two chubby legs next year, but right now he is content enough to sit on our laps and listen to me sing or watch his grandpa make funny faces. Chubby cheeks, baldy head, and charcoal blue eyes wrapped around a gummy smile. We melt. Just melt.

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I wanted to share the progress on Regina Moessmer's Marmor Cardigan with Woolfolk Luft yarn.  The construction is very interesting and it started out like no other pattern I've ever knitted.  Right away I had to suspend my knitting reality and just follow the directions, not knowing exactly what was what. But never fear, the pattern is very well written and very easy to follow, and anyway, I enjoy knitting surprises and really enjoy learning a new construction technique. 

The pictures below show my progress.  This is knit seamlessly in one piece from the top down. The first picture is the start of the back with the top being the collar which sits high up on the neck.  The slip stitch detail in the center goes down the back.  To the right and left of that are the beginnings of the top of the shoulders, or the shoulder "seam".  The next picture shows the beginning of the knitted-in fitted sleeves which is similar to a contiguous sleeve technique.  It was at this point that I could start to imagine where the pattern was going which got me knitting on a fast track to get to the next stage--the try-on stage.

The next picture shows when I separated the sleeves from the body and began the slip stitch detail down the side.  At this time I was able to try it on and I fell in love.  I felt like Kate Hepburn.  I can't wait to finish it and wear it and get some modeled shots as I think it's going to be pretty fantastic. The following picture shows where I've started to knit down one sleeve to get a better idea what the finished piece will look like when I try it on (which is every hour or so at this point!)

However, this cardigan is not all about designer details, because the yarn is battling for center stage too.  Luft is as soft and light as a marshmallow cloud, but it has firm structure, if that makes sense. It's an amazing yarn that the folks at Woolfolk should be very proud of.  The color is a pale mushroom and the knitted fabric has a soft halo around all the garter texture.  Very simple and elegant.

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Marmor, the pattern by Regina Moessmer on Ravelry

Luft, the yarn on Ravelry

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Woolfolk

Marmor, the pattern by Regina Moessmer on Ravelry

Luft, the yarn on Ravelry

Find Woolfolk stockists here

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