Yarn: Cashmerino Chunky in Hot Pink.

Jacqui used two skeins of Craftspun's great new Multi yarn (in Colour 02) to whip up a simple 1 x 1 rib scarf on 10mm needles. Two hanks gave plenty of length to this scarf, with extra long tassles too!

The colours are not best represented in this picture - you can view them in much better light here.

This one has been on display in the shop for the last while but had yet to appear in the gallery. The picture isn's as true to the colours as I would like it to be. A better representation of shade 84 is Sinead's divine Clapotis (scroll down the page to see it).

Yarn: Silk Garden Colour 84.

Yarn: Cotton Angora in Celery.

On the reverse you can see the lace stitch detail at the base of the neck. According to the pattern the eyelet motif is based in Eastern folklore and brings luck and protection to the wearer.

Yarn: Louisa Harding Kimono Angora in Colour 8.

Mary knit her scribble lace scarf lengthways and it works wonderfully well this way. This is a great stash yarn project - Mary used leftover Kidsilk Haze from a previous project and one skein of Noro Blossom. It also knits up quickly on 10mm needles.

Yarn: Cashmerino DK

Pattern: Provided by the Sock Wars co-ordinator.

I had lots of fun knitting this seamless top down jumper for my three year old nephew and he wears it with pride! I took the basic instructions from Glampyre's website and just went with the "try on as you go" method of construction.

Yarn: Louisa Harding Kashmir Aran in Petrol Blue.

The very talented Christiana took home some Cashmerino Chunky yarn a few weeks ago so that she could whip up some quick Christmas gifts. To our delight she brought back in these fantastic hot water bottle cosies to show us. We are crazy about the yarn, the mixed stitch textures and the colour combinations.

Christiana says about her pattern:

This pattern was made for a water bottle measuring 20cm wide by 33cm from very top to bottom. It was a fun way to experiment with different patterns and stitches in a quick project.

Wool: Debbie Bliss cashmerino chunky. You'll need 3 hanks for this project. Since I was making more than one, it worked out to be about two and a half hanks per water bottle cover so I'd buy 5 for two etc. This was such a fun and cozy yarn to play with and has such great texture when you try different stitches.

Pattern: Anouk from Knitty.com

Yarn: A combination of Cotton DK and Cathay yarns.

Caroline knit this as a gift for a friend's new arrival. We're sure it will go down a treat with one lucky little girl!

Pattern: Both patterns are from the Debbie Bliss Pure Cashmere pattern book

Yarn: Cashmerino Aran in Dusky Plum

Pattern:Seaside from Magknits

Yarn: Rowan Tapestry in Pot Pourri.

Helen liked the yarn but didn't think it was suitable for such a detailed project as it has almost a felted appearance when knit up. She would say it is better suited to plain hats, scarves or lined bags - items where a chunky halo is desirable. Helen also advises using bamboo needles with this yarn.

Pattern: One Skein Sockettes

Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in "Lakeview".

Jacqui is thrilled with her first pair of socks and encourages everyone to give them a go. She has already started a cute little pair for her grandson and will be moving on to full length socks for herself after that.

Pattern: Assorted Jumper and Hat patterns from Baby Knits for Beginners

Yarn: The projects shown are knit from a variety of yarns, including Baby Cashmerino, Cashmerino Aran and Cotton DK.

Brigid has picked up her knitting needles for the first time since national school and has been knitting up a storm in anticipation of her new arrival (due this week!). She says "I'm sending you photos so you can see what I've been up to - there are a number of other jumpers which I have given away as presents. I know they are all very simple, but I'm really pleased with them!"

We are truly impressed Brigid and especially love the embellishments you have added to your work.

Pattern: Boat Neck Jumper pattern from Baby Knits for Beginners

Yarn: Cashmerino Aran.

These jumpers are a classic example of "making the pattern your own". Brigid has used the basic boat neck sweater pattern and customised it with daisy buttons and a heart motif. That's one of the best things about knitting - endless possibilities and opportunities for creativity.

Pattern: Eyelet Dress and Shoes from Debbie Bliss Baby Knits for Beginners

Yarn: Jaeger Siena 4-ply in Phlox.

A beautiful dress and shoes wraps up the collection for the best dressed new arrival in town. Congratulations Brigid from all at This is Knit :)

Pattern: Scribble Lace Scarf from Mason Dixon Knitting and the Internet in general...

Yarn: Kidsilk Haze and Noro Silk Mountain.

Combining large needles with this fine yarn and setting off the piece every few rows with one line of chunkier knitting produces this unique scarf, that can also be worn as a wrap. This is a fun technique - with plently of experimental potential!

Pattern: Simple Beanie from Debbie Bliss "Pure Cashmere" Collection

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Sweetpea Green

This is Caroline's matching hat for her Swish Scarf and Fetching Hand Warmers. This is the icing on the cake for a great collection of winter accessories.

Pattern: Ribbed Scarf from Debbie Bliss "Pure Cashmere" Collection

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk in Teal and eyelash yarn for edging.

Caroline's pattern comments: "I'm quite pleased with it although it was so boring to knit. On the plus side it flew off the needles!"

Pattern: Ribbed Cardigan from Cashmerino DK Pattern Collection

Yarn: 11 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK in Purple.

Mary fell in love with this pattern when the Cashmerino DK book first became available. The cardigan just needs blocking and buttons now and then it will make its full debut. In the meantime, have a look at the exquisite detail of the bustle-style gathering at the back of the cardigan. Mary assures us that this effect is not too difficult to achieve. We still take our hats off to her.

Pattern: Mistake Rib Stitch Pattern

Yarn: Three balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky

Needles: 7mm Bamboo Straight Needles

Pattern: Simple Drawstring Bag from Last Minute Knitted Gifts

Yarn: One ball of Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK in Traditional Light Cream.

This must be at least the fifth drawstring bag I have made. They are great as an extra-special gift wrapping or, filled with lavender (like this one), a gorgeous gift in themselves.

Pattern: Boat Neck Sweater from Baby Knits for Beginners and Umbilical Cord Hat from Stitch n Bitch Handbook.

Yarn: Four balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Sweetpea Green.

The boatneck sweater is a simple knit and suits the cheerful green colour perfectly. Umbilical cord hats knit up quickly using the Magic Loop technique of knitting in the round and they make perfect super-soft gifts for new babies.

Pattern: Fetching from Knitty.

Yarn: Noro Kureyon Colour 170.

Mary made this pattern her own by choosing a funky self-striping yarn and enjoying the asymmetric results. In this version the last cable twist over the knuckles has been left out and a i-cord bind off was used to give a more snug and structured finish.

Yarn: Three 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky in Blue Grey.

Pattern: Men's Cashmere Scarf from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson.

Needles: 8mm/US 11

This is a beautiful gift for one lucky man.

You can check in with Cheryl over at her blog - A Simple Yarn.

Pattern: Flora from Knitty.

Yarn: Cotton double knitting and Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk knitted together throughout.

A very pretty combination, we like this better than the original.

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Sweetpea Green.

Patterns: Fetching Hand Warmers and Swish Scarf.

Caroline will complete the set with a matching hat and send us a picture when she's done!

Pattern: Fetching from Knitty.

Edel plans on knitting a pair in every colour!

There's definitely a trend starting here...

Yarn: Cashmerino Aran in Red

Pattern: Fetching from Knitty, again!.

Just the one hand warmer shown due to the self-portrait type picture!

I found this pattern took slightly more yarn then the one ball called for in the pattern. I would say I used about a metre and a half of the second ball.

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Merino Aran in Dove Grey and Slate Grey.

Pattern: Danica Scarf from Knitty

Caroline really enjoyed her first attempt at Entrelac and assures us that it is not as complicated as it looks. She would encourage everyone to give it a try and, after seeing such impressive results, I think a lot of people will be persuaded!

Yarn: Silk Garden Colour 225

Pattern: "Butterfly" from Noro Knits.

This is a really easy Chevron pattern and the Silk Garden yarn is knitting up quickly with impressive results. While the pattern calls for the two front pieces and the back to be knit separately, this version is being knit in one piece up to the armholes to reduce the amount of seaming required.

And here is Geraldine showing off those beautiful shaped rib bell sleeves to their best effect when she visited us last Saturday at the shop. Geraldine is a prolific knitter and supplies us with a fabulous array of baby booties, hats, teddy bears and handbags for sale.

Yarn: Craftspun Homespun Khaki Green and Brick Red

Pattern: Based on the Booga Bag pattern.

Johanna's next project is the Booga Bag in Kureyon shade 124.

This tie front shrug is based on a "Modular Knitting" pattern which featured in this Summer's Vogue Knitting Magazine.

Yarns used: Laines de Nord Kiddy Print and Louisa Harding Shingle.

Notes: This multidirectional pattern really shows off the beauty of the variegated Kiddy Print yarn. Alternating with a strand of Shingle breaks up the colours nicely and adds texture to the shrug.

Pattern: Free pattern from This is Knit.

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran - Teal.

Keep in touch with Carrie's progress at her blog.