![Oxidize](https://fibrespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Oxidize.jpg)
In case you haven’t been following our tweets, we received a whimsical little surprise! Ysolda Teague’s new book, Whimsical Little Knits 3 arrived in the shop full of adorableness – so typical of Ysolda. Here are some of our favorites:
The Oxidize hat with its cross-crossed cable detail uses a special twisted stitch technique to create an asymmetrical cable pattern that really pops. It can be done in a single color, or two colors for more variety. I would recommend the Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino Worsted. This lovely hand-dye has a great range of colors for a stunning combination.
I also love the Narwhal mittens. They are covered in sea creatures! They are swimming all over your hand. We recommend the St. Denis Nordique, a 100% wool in a sport weight, which comes in 21 delightful colors to choose from.
![Hendreary](https://fibrespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Hendreary-150x150.jpg)
The Hendreary hat, (which would be the cutest part of the book, if not for the next….) would be perfect in our newest staple yarn, Zara 8. The springy-ness of the Zara makes it wonderful for working in stranded colorwork without the puckering that sometimes happens with less stretchy fibres.
I think the cutest pattern is the little robot, Trinket. He’s worked in the round, with limbs knitted on. Ella Rae Chunky would be a good choice for a machine-washable toy for the next delightful bundle to come into your life. Look at this thing!! How could you not want to knit that for your favorite child (or dad/husband/boyfriend)?
![Trinket](https://fibrespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Trinket-150x150.jpg)