The inspiration for this shawl comes from my high school friend Sarah, who now lives with her vintner husband in Chile. Chile is rapidly becoming known for its great wines, with one of the best known varietals being Carménère.

Grin & Giggle is a lacy scarf pattern designed by Shirley Inman.

This scarf is knit the “long way”, casting on a large number of

This is an “intentional pooling” project, in which the colour

The difference in this thrummed mitten pattern is the thumb construction. Inspired by Cat Bordhi’s “Personal Footprints” sock knitting book, the body of the mitten is knit without a thumb opening. Lifelines are placed where the thumb will go, the yarn is (carefully!) cut open, and the thumb is added to the otherwise finished mitt.

February 23, 2011: An error was noticed in the division of stitches for the “fingers.” This was corrected & an updated version has been sent to all who purchased through Ravelry. However, if you purchased the pattern at a show or LYS, please contact me and I can email you the updated version.

The perfect little gift or stocking stuffer for the Tarheel fan in your life!