In 2016 it was time to design a second cowl using my favorite Peruvian alpaca wool. I aimed for a more tailored look, and this big-relief ladder stitch fit the bill. An important part of knitwear design is matching the characteristics of the wool with desired drape and how the cowl lays against the neck. A wool with less weight will feel stiff and uncomfortable. A wool with less softness might be scratchy. This alpaca yarn is heavy and soft and rustic - perfect for this design. The linear and repetitive aspect of the design inspired me to name it NEVE, which is "even" spelled backwards.
sterling - SOLD OUT
toffee - in stock
steel - in stock
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slate - in stock
cinnamon - in stock
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black - in stock
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The following colors are undyed, naturally blended alpaca colors: slate, cinnamon and toffee. Good for you, good for the environment!
A color note; slate is an undyed natural alpaca blend and because of that has no blue tones, just grey with a hint of a brown undertone. I think it is quite similar to the Peruvian highland wool color I call gunmetal.
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