First off, the newest project:
It’s a big squishy garter-stitch triangle, that’s super simple. You start with 3 stitches, then at the beginning of every other row, you increase with a yarnover. This makes an asymmetrical triangle with eyelets running along the long edge. When you’re done, you just slap some buttons on it, and the yarnovers serve as the buttonholes. Easy-peasy!
This was the yarn I bought on my trip through Wyoming from Cowgirl Yarns. It’s listed as worsted-weight, but it’s definitely on the heavy side. I’d consider it aran-weight. It’s fairly soft – the company website describes it as “Mountain Merino (TM)”. I don’t know exactly what that means. Is it merino? A merino blend? Something merino-like? I don’t know. It’s just listed as 100% wool in the Ravelry database. It’s pretty soft, though.
I even had buttons in my stash that were perfect for it:
The pattern calls for bulky-weight yarn, but I think it worked out really well with the Laramie. It would probably be a good choice for stripey yarns, too. I will definitely make this pattern again.
Pattern: Extra by Janka Colombo
Yarn: Mountain Meadow Wool Laramie
Project details here.
And the two-fer special? Some modeled shots of the PI shawl. I’ll most likely wear it folded in half and worn like this:
But here’s a shot to let give you a good idea of the size and color:
CabledSheep 
That shawl is so beautiful. Great collaboration.
You look great in both of those shawl/scarves! I’ve actually never worn my Pi shawl and use it like a blanket.
Extra looks like the perfect pattern for some lovely alpaca I got in MT! It’s been sitting in my stash for two years because I don’t know what to do with it.Thanks! Your pi shawl is even more lovely when worn.
Your pi shawl is a huge accomplishment. It’s so beautiful and a perfect pattern for the yarn. Love the squishy triangle and they both look marvelous on you!
Lovely! (That garter triangle is very trendy and looks fun to wear. But that pi shawl is the clear winner in my book!)
The cowl is super and I love the buttons!
The shawl is so pretty. It’ll keep you toasty warm. 🙂
I love the buttons! I’ve had the pattern window open since you favorited it. 😀 I may have to rip the cowl I’ve started and do this instead. Wearing the circle like that looks extra warm and yummy. I can knit a circle!
Love!
Wow! You are certainly the winner of best knitter! The pi and scarf are both lovely. The pi is super in that yarn you chose. It must have been a bear to knit at the end with all those stitches. Great work.
The Pi Shawl is amazing! And I love the squooshy looking triangle. Not that you can really wear it with your heat wave, I suppose.