I was a little bit thrilled when the latest copy of Knitting Magazine (Issue 123) dropped through the letter box this week. I was particularly excited that my design Drift beret and collar scarf has a little feature photograph on the front cover. Emma, the editor of Knitting Magazine really wanted a luxurious accessory design and the Rowan Angora Haze certainly fits the bill. I used double strands of the yarn on both items and every time I pick up the finished items I feel like Agnes in ‘Despicable Me‘ – ‘They’re SO FLUFFY’
When or if it snows this winter I will be sporting this combo and might add a little vintage brooch for added bling. The most hilarious part of this design process was making both items on our August family holiday in Majorca, perhaps the worst sort of conditions to work with spotless white angora – there was a lot of cold hand washing required.
There is still plenty of time to whip up your own festive version to keep you warm during the carol singing season and if you do manage to work your magic on the needles I guarantee you will feel like a ’50’s movie star in your angora heaven.
