Here I am doing some trail knitting!
Who isn't trying to decrease their stash or get more organized these day? I'm trying to use what I have, although often I "need" to purchase more yarn to make the project I'm planning "work" hehe. While shopping my stash I had an idea to mix two strands of yarn, one solid and one dk weight multi color together and knit a simple cardigan. (and use even more stash up) It was easy and fast to make. I used a worsted weight yarn Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Beige 100% Wool, which I love, always a workhorse yarn for myself and always available at big box stores. The lighter weight (Yarn Bee Dee-Lish Boutique in the color almond bark, a Hobby Lobby brand yarn). I loved the long color change of this yarn and it seemed like it would be nice to add to the first without making the result too bulky. This yarn is listed as a DK weight but I think it is closer to fingering weight) it is 90% Acrylic and 10% Alpaca, so it has a little halo to it. I'm a...
What top down sweater pattern are you using?
ReplyDeleteThis is the Zuma Tunic from Custom Knits 2 book. http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Knits-Top-Down-Improvisational-Techniques/dp/1584799382
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That's great! I just started on my winter socks so that's portable enough for me to carry around with me when I go out. Wish I was out in Nature, though. Still, my backyard is wild enough lately to qualify.
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