Back in Stock: XL Wool Neckwarmer in Vert

After a short while and various requests, the XL neckwarmer in Vert is back in stock

We Love Wool

As the clocks have now gone back, there is no denying it is now officially winter time. So out come the lovely soft scarves and cowls.  As most of our winter warmers are made from 100% merino wool, we thought we might give you a few pointers on how to take care of your pieces.




CARE:

• Clean using a mild detergent in lukewarm water. Never use hot water as this shrinks wool. Also do not wring the piece as this will distort its shape.

• To dry, lay the piece flat and reshape if necessary allowing it to dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not hang as wool can adsorb a lot of water this will cause the item to stretch from the weight of the water.

• Do not dry in a tumble dryer as the heat will cause the wool to shrink.

• Wool should be stored in an airtight environment which is cool and dry.

Grey/Gray Cowl

Grey/Gray Cowl, originally uploaded by Urbanknit.

oh yes, the XL cowl is now available in grey. Or as the americans say gray... Been available for a while but my mannequin was just so busy! haha.

Pink diagonal

Pink diagonal, originally uploaded by Urbanknit.

My darling Imani modelled this for me and she is such a natural. This scarf is big and chunky. There is no cold getting past you in this!

I am starting to stock up for the winter season. Never too early to start, I have missed knitting so getting back to it. Its so relaxing after a long day at work.

Have a good weekend!

Vert

vert neckwarmer, originally uploaded by Urbanknit.

Vert- apparently this means green in French, though Rowan reckons this cowl is vert. Oh well...

This is my new favourite colour. I am declaring it my colour for 2009.

Neckwarmer

Ginger neckwarmer, originally uploaded by Urbanknit.

Neckwarmer, snood, cowl, cuff, scarflette. Goes by so many names but is a really simple idea. Something that keeps your neck warm without getting in the way, falling off or getting lost.

I like to make them in chunky 100% merino wool. I have been experimenting with varying the stitching to give added texture. More here and here