Silver Lining Headband

Have you ever tried crochet cables? Yes, you can do cables in crochet! They're not just for knitters. I just love the way crochet cables look. If you've never done cables and you're interested in learning, my new pattern is a great choice. The Silver Lining Headband has gentle cabling. It's versatile and easy to wear.

As always, the pattern is available on both Ravelry and Craftsy.

Moonbeam Necklace

I don't know if you could tell by my logo, blog, and brand name... but I love space! I think space is just fascinating with all of its planets, stars, nebulae, pulsars, black holes, dark matter, and everything else. Remember when I told you about the awesomeness that is Kreienik Reflective Yarn? I made a necklace pattern with it! It's just so luminous and starry.

I knew I had to name it something space-y. What space object is closest to home, our little grey neighbor who pulls the tides? The moon! Now you can make your very own...

It goes on right over your head. No clasps needed! The necklace has special properties. The thread looks beautiful during the day but it really glows spectacularly in the dark whenever it's hit by light. So classy, so special. It reflects light just like the moon!

Isn't that cool? I love it, and rest assured that it's ever so much prettier in real life. Do you want to make your own? The pattern is available for $2 on both Ravelry and Craftsy. Although the pattern is simple enough that a beginner could follow it confidently, it includes many detailed process pictures to help you learn how and when to add the beads for the best finished product as well as tips on working with the somewhat tricky reflective yarn. Can't wait to see your Moonbeams!

Kreinik Reflective Yarn

Have you heard of Kreinik Reflective Yarn? This stuff is so cool! It's made of the same material that's found in the safety strips on exercise clothing. The moment I heard of it I knew I just had to play around with it.

Seriously, pictures do not do this stuff justice. It's so shimmery! I'm in love. Here are a few pictures of it in different lighting. It has a lovely, ethereal glow to it in low light.

So far it seems that knitters and crocheters are using the yarn as a carry along with other fibers for hats and other night-safe items. I thought of a different use for it, but you'll have to drop by for my next post to find out what I came up with. I'm so excited!

What would you use reflective yarn for?