Recently in Peachy Pink Merino Category
Pattern: Shetland Triangle from Interweave Knits' Wrap Style
Yarn: My own handspun 2-ply made from Ashland Bay Trading Company Merino/Silk top (70% Merino, 30% Silk; 4 oz.; 601 yards) in Rose
Needles: US9
Finished Size: 76" wide x 38" long
Two weeks ago I drove down to Lori's in Irvine so she could play with my wheel. I also took along the shawl for a photo op, as Lori's back yard seems to have great lighting.
No one picture captures the color *at all*, because it's got cool and warm grays, cool and warm browns, and touches of white and pink. I remember when I bought the fiber at Stitches West that it was peachy pink. Later, while spinning, more of the greys and browns came out, and with my experimenting with all sorts of drafting methods I ended up with an interesting mix of light and dark and middle values. I have to say, though, that the yarn has redeemed itself. The "color" has grown on me.
This shawl is for my older sister, who has slowly acquired an appreciation of the quality of handknits (Hailey's hats, my sister-in-law's shawl, my mom's scarf). Of all the lace patterns out there, I've been selective and kept to a handful that I've repeatedly knit. There is a certain grace and fluidity in the shetland lace pattern that I love, and the triangle shape enhances it. I hope my sister will appreciate the effort!
The doctor taking time off from research to play! We hit the Purl warehouse--my god, you'll spend a good chunk of change on both yarn and fabric there. We drooled over everything especially the Liberty prints. Damn that Purl. Then we headed over to Kinokuniya for Japanese books, and Mitsuwa for noodles. Thanks for driving me around, Lori!
Don't you love this Christmas star? Yes, it's waayyy past Christmas, but so what!
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Fiber: Peach Pink Merino, 8 oz
Purchased from: Copper Moose
Yield: 283 yards. I think. I may need to count again, it's been a while.
Weight: Alternately worsted to bulky; mostly bulky. So much for consistency!
There has just been a little too much rain for my taste. Sometimes it's great to run, head uncovered, and feel the mist. Other times when it's a deluge and you're halfway into a 5-miler it isn't very pleasant. Thankfully, my yarn (yarn!) has dried and the sun has decided to come out for an hour or so.
How about a closeup? I think a nice scarf is in order. Or a hat with flaps. It's about time I used my handspun.
I'm off to New Mexico early Saturday morning, but worry not: the last Norwegian KAL post will appear Friday! Anyway, a girlfriend and I are doing a 5-day climbing road trip; no boyfriends allowed. It's a pity we won't be passing through Albuquerque, home of Fiesta Yarns, or Socorro, where the Very Large Array is located. Well, it's all about climbing this time around. Did I mention I climbed my 5.12a project?
Lastly. I will not buy yarn but I know you will, when I tell you that Loop Yarn has Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool on sale here, a great bargain. Because I like to share. (But save some Moss for me, please, in case I change my mind!)
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A second Flower Basket Shawl, this time in Elann's Peruvian Collection Baby Cashmere. Good stuff. There are flyaway strands but I ignore them and they manage to insinuate themselves back into the knitted fabric. I believe this is the fifth pattern repeat.
The bumps on the back are wonderful, aren't they? They remind me of snowy moguls, which I tried once when I used to snowboard. And yes, that *is* a yarn join in the middle of the shawl. It will hide itself well, as it did in my last two shawls.
Light-colored shawls usually don't do it for me; something about the perceived formality influences my opinion when selecting shawl yarn. This, however, will be for a friend who's expecting. I intend for it to be a christening shawl and baby blanket (hence, the color), or for the friend/mom when attending an organized-religion gathering (ha ha).
I have washed my skeins! And they've been drying oh so prettily in the one day of sun we had this weekend.
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