New month and new free patterns on Crowdknitting.com

Strange, but true, this month is August and I never thought that a maxi cowl made in lambs wool has been so appropriate (in Italy there is a rainy summer)! Odd weather aside, I repeat what I said in the last post: it’s always the right season for the wool.

In this case the wool is produced by Borgo de’ Pazzi and the pattern is available in free download in August!

Accessories are perfect to learn or refine a new technique or a new stitch. And what’s even better is when you can wear a new handmade garment after only a few hours of work.

This maxi cowl is especially suitable for first time crocheters who are eager to learn something new. In fact, attached to this pattern you can find two instruction sheets that illustrate step-by-step and with pictures the chainless starting and the front post treble crochet (AmE: Front post double crochet). A technique and a stitch not very commonly used but certainly very interesting!

Binario is perfect for the ones of you who usually  wear two scarves and a cowl (it’s cold outside after all!), but  also for those who do not wish to go unnoticed: the rich yarn and the full-bodied stitch used will get everybody’s attention. The cowl can be worn to cover neck and shoulders, or it can be worn double around the neck for extra warmth.

I’m in good company on Crowdknitting! There is a beautiful pattern by Natascia Sartini (CollettivoMaglia198): a knitting shrug with lace pattern. Pictures and pattern are always available in download area for August!