Pattern Testing - Yarn Cakes Shetland Lace Scarf

Hello everyone, now that Autumn is in the air it's time to get knitting all those winter woollies.  If you are looking to try something new why not join in with my latest pattern test.  It is for a lovely warm winter scarf, knitted in an old Shetland Lace pattern.


If you would like to take part in the test please head over to The Testing Pool at Ravelry to join in the fun...


You don't need to be an experienced tester or even knitter to take part.

Happy knitting

Catherine
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