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This question comes from Susan:

I have two gorgeous balls of Habu 2/26 cashmere. What to do?

 

Habu Textiles creates some of the finest yarn we've ever had the pleasure of knitting. Many of their Japanese-made yarns were first meant for weavers, but their knitting appeal is immediate.  Immaculate textures, inventive fibers, and sophisticated colors will win over any crafter.  Among their incredible collection of fibers are their cashmere lace weight yarns:  Habu Cashmere, Cashmere Nep, and Naturally Dyed Cashmere. 

This simple lace pattern is beautiful beginner's lace, especially knit with Habu Cashmere.  If you have two balls of any of their cashmere yarns this stitch will allow you to knit an average sized scarf if you keep its width to approximately 6 inches. 

CLIMBING LACE TRELLIS

Cast on an odd number of stitches.

Rows 1 and 3:  Purl.
Row 2:  K1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 4:  *Ssk, yo, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Repeat Rows 1 - 4. 

 
Enjoy!