I layered my new Balsam over a sweater today before heading out for an afternoon walk. Layers of knits. Spirals of warmth that gently wraps the shoulders. A bit of knitted elegance for the everyday.
Balsam by Ilga Leja
Jade Sapphire 8 ply cashmere in pewter, 4 skeins
4 mm and 5 mm needles
modification: knit neck warmer length for 11 inches and then started shaping
The Daily Purl
10/19/2008 at 9:13 pm
it looks fantastic, brooke.
love that colour, especially.
10/20/2008 at 12:30 am
It´s a wonderful neckwarmer. I think I will order a pattern myself – immediately!
10/20/2008 at 1:45 am
Wow… beautiful work. I’ll bet that feels just dreamy!
10/20/2008 at 6:59 am
Lovely!
10/20/2008 at 3:22 pm
It’s beautiful, Brooke! I love the color, gorgeous.
10/21/2008 at 6:26 am
Indeed…so warm and cozy!
10/21/2008 at 6:45 pm
“Knitted elegance” is the perfect way to describe it. SO beautiful!
10/22/2008 at 7:37 am
I got inspirations of your beautiful knitting. It looks like jewelry!
10/24/2008 at 3:38 am
ooooh, this looks so warm and cost – fab pattern!
10/25/2008 at 11:37 am
This is beautiful.
10/25/2008 at 6:44 pm
Gorgeous! And in cashmere–it must be so wonderful to wear.