Simple and Swift

Are you looking for some quick, cosy and stylish accessories to whip up with some very squishable yarn? On today's blog we're highlighting two fabulous shop samples that we think will do the job quite nicely...   First up is this Cable Edged Cowl from the lovely people at Conway and Bliss.  Using just two balls of their Odin yarn and 10mm needles, you can cast on for this project on Friday evening and be snuggling in to its cosy depths come Monday morning... This project would be a wonderful introduction to cables for the newer knitter, or a super gift-knitting option for the more experienced of you out there. It's been all about hats at TIK recently, and the project choices just keep piling up! Sample number two is a sweet slouchy beanie, made using a nifty free pattern from TinCanKnits and one skein of cloud-like merino in the form of Debbie Bliss's new Falkland Aran. The pattern is called Barley and it's available in sizes from newborn right up to adult's large. Why not make one for everyone? Are you getting a head start on gift knitting right now? Or using any super chunky yarn? We'd love to hear all about the quick-knitting projects you have on the needles!