I have to take a quick break from Socktober because October is also Malabrigo Stockpile over on the Ravelry Junkies group! Stockpile is a celebration of everything Malabrigo that involves cast on mania to encourage members to knit as many small projects as possible. It’s a great time to start your holiday knitting and also make a few things for yourself.
I probably won’t have time to do more than one project for Stockpile this year but I did want to complete at least one. I picked Give ‘Em the Slip Hat from Triona Murphy. The “cables” are actually a slipped stitch pattern so no need for a cable needle! I’m going to use Malabrigo Worsted , possibly in Pearl Ten or I may jazz it up a bit and use Sealing Wax. This hat is so cute – it almost makes me wish for colder weather!
There’s also a really cute pair of mitts that match. You can buy the pattern for the mitts and hat separately or together for a reduced price. I know I want to make both, and maybe some extras for gifts.
To get you started on Malabrigo Stockpile, all Malabrigo yarns are 20% off at Doodlebug through October 15. Just use the code “stockpile” at checkout!
Do you have any plans for Stockpile?
I am basically going to combine Socktober and Stockpile. I’m going to make http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-wind with Malabrigo Sock in Turner, which is in my stash and from Doodlebug!