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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
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 Posted - 03/20/2006 : 07:54:15 AM
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Watergardens...a pool of blue-green shimmering in the back of your thoughts, half mirage, half reality, the dream of summer on a winter's day or the promise of warmth in a cool breeze.
Here's a loose, flowing very romantic shrug, knit on big needles and using simple stitches with both a luxury and a more economical yarn list option. All the yarn is available online, as am I if you have any questions..
There are actually two versions of this shrug provided in the pattern.Version Two, Shoreline, is a beachy combination of neutrals with beaded options.
PS: I've just added a Louisa Harding yarn option for both shrugs. Those new spring yarns of hers are gorgeous!
PSS: JUST POSTED ON MY WEBSITE: TIPS ON TRANSITIONING COLOR YARN TRANSITIONS AND KNITTING FAIR ISLE RIBS
Jump into spring here: http://janethornley.com/journal_knitters.php
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Momma78239
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USA
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 09:19:50 AM
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Beautiful Work, Jane!
-WendyM[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/Momma78239/smallspindlepic.gif[/IMG]
And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Exodus 35:25 |
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RoseM
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Canada
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 11:29:52 AM
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Oh my! I'll wait to see the other version and then one will be mine!
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Knitrageous
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USA
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 12:20:26 PM
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Very nice.
~~~~Jamye
I don't have a problem with authority, I just have a problem with people telling me what to do. |
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cknits
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 3:39:40 PM
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Love your shrug, Jane
Always thought that shrugs were for someone a little younger than myself, but love the sophisticated line of yours! Saw that you've included Berroco yarns, very accessible for many of us. Looking forward to seeing your other version as well.
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dschmidt
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 4:13:24 PM
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Originally posted by RoseM
Oh my! I'll wait to see the other version and then one will be mine!
RoseM
Both versions are included in the pattern -- you can see a small picture if you click on the Purchase patterns button.
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2006 : 10:18:12 AM
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I just posted information on the second version, which should help a little.
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yarnfanatic
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 03/22/2006 : 12:02:39 PM
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Jane that is gorgeous!! I prefer the greens, but othe other one is beautiful too. Never thought I would want to kinit a shrug, but I am going to purchase the pattern.
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 12:55:31 PM
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I just discovered how well the new Louisa Harding yarns work with this pattern. She has Sari ribbon now in lovely sea greens with coordinating tapes and yarns -- perfect. For the seashell version, there's a range of lovely shell pinks, too. I'll be posting that yarn list on my site this weekend.
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Knitrageous
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USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 1:04:52 PM
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How would a Colinette kit work?
~~~~Jamye
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 1:27:22 PM
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Knitrageous, perfectly! I love Colinette. They have the hand-dyed tapes, the interesting lashes, that stranded yarn the name of which I forget and the colors! Gorgeous!
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itssewnice@hotmail.com
Warming Up
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Posted - 03/23/2006 : 2:20:01 PM
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Hi Jane,
Love your site...evev sent a link to my sister, Jane...she is not a knitter but a writer and lover of art.
I wondered if any of your patterns are fit for me? I'm definitely plus-sized apple with a stomach that just won't quit or hide...I hate it. Seems like the shrog would make it even more prominent???? Wold the cape be better?
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2006 : 4:21:16 PM
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Originally posted by itssewnice@hotmail.com
I wondered if any of your patterns are fit for me? I'm definitely plus-sized apple with a stomach that just won't quit or hide...I hate it. Seems like the shrog would make it even more prominent???? Wold the cape be better?
Thanks, Kathie
Kathie, the capelet is certainly sized to fit most people and can be made a little longer, too. Also, the Indigo Road vest has vertical lines with expandable side gussets designed to accommodate generous forms (I exapanded the original design so anybody's body could be accommodated by adding a side panel). It's so hard to say what will look good on people, though.
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sandrasingh
Seriously Hooked
USA
740 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2006 : 06:06:20 AM
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Your Watergarden Shrug is simply a work of art! I love the texture you achieve with the various yarns and the color schemes are right on. Only 8.50?? That is a steal!
Sandra Singh
www.sandrasingh.com
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Knitrageous
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USA
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Posted - 03/25/2006 : 12:03:16 PM
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I have two Colinette Vintage kits...one in pinks and the other in purples. I was thinking the pink might look pretty for spring.
~~~~Jamye
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Knitrageous
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Posted - 03/25/2006 : 2:01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Knitrageous
I have two Colinette Vintage kits...one in pinks and the other in purples. I was thinking the pink might look pretty for spring. It won't exactly be a watergarden but...
Should I add some other yarns or do you think it will be enough as it is?
~~~~Jamye
I don't have a problem with authority, I just have a problem with people telling me what to do.
~~~~Jamye
I don't have a problem with authority, I just have a problem with people telling me what to do. |
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 04:45:37 AM
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What other yarns are in the kits, Jayme, -- Giotto and maybe Firecracker? You can certainly work these patterns in just two or three yarns (even one, for that matter) but a tape (Giotto), a ribbon (Giotto sort of applies here, too), a lash/specialty yarn (Firecracker) and another yarn for in between (any cotton, any silk in the same color family) will more closely create a similiar affect to the pictures.
Pink would be gorgeous in this very spring-like pattern but hold on to those purples! I have a pattern coming out closer to fall for another shawl-with-sleeves that just cries out for a little drama. Purple would be perfect.
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 04:48:48 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by sandrasingh
Your Watergarden Shrug is simply a work of art! I love the texture you achieve with the various yarns and the color schemes are right on. Only 8.50?? That is a steal! Sandra Singh
Jane: Thanks, Sandra! I just visited your website. What glorious yarns and I'm so excited you carry LaLana Bombyx silk! One of the suggested yarns for Watergarden is Bombyx in Forest and Apple green!
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Knitrageous
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USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 12:58:54 PM
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Jane, the kit contains these yarns: Isis, Wigwam, Mohair, Prism, Zanziba, and Skye
~~~~Jamye
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Tangled Jane
Seriously Hooked
Canada
750 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2006 : 5:51:55 PM
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Jamye, you have more than enough varieties to make that shrug!
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sandrasingh
Seriously Hooked
USA
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WATERGARDEN/SHORELINE SHRUG PATTERN AVAILABLE
