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aprilshowers
Chatty Knitter
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 Posted - 11/10/2007 : 7:14:06 PM
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I have no idea how I came up with this amount to purchase but it's been sitting in my stash for a while and I'd love to find something to do with it. For those not familiar with this yarn, it's a silk/mohair/wool blend (which I think is not particularly soft), 18sts/4" self-striping in subtle wide stripes. It's color 34, not that that tells you much!
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maribelaprn
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USA
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Posted - 11/10/2007 : 7:33:54 PM
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Oh, you can't make anything with 654 yards of Silk Garden in colour 34. You should immediately send it to me so I can add it to my 10 skeins of the same colour and I'll figure out something to make (rubbing hands together... snicker...)!
Mari
2007 shawls/throws completed: 19
2007 socks completed: 20
WIPs: Angel Lace shawl (Fiber Trends) and
Monkey Bar socks (Wildhorse Farms) in Classic Elite Alpaca Sox
My blog: http://maribelaprn.blogspot.com/
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Mickey
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aprilshowers
Chatty Knitter
295 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2007 : 10:57:22 AM
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I don't know, those 6 skeins seem awfully small and lonely. I think they would be terrified on their own in a postal box. Your 10 skeins would have a lot more company on their trip to me ;)
I'm not really the vest type but thank you for the suggestion anyway!
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ceecee
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Posted - 11/12/2007 : 2:20:41 PM
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| If you haven't done Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style, there is enough for a smaller version. There would also be enough for a small, simple triangular shawl. |
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Monkachia
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Posted - 11/13/2007 : 11:07:01 AM
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I made a big Clapotis with 10 balls of silk garden. Maybe you can make a regular sized one.
Chia
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aprilshowers
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 11/14/2007 : 7:32:06 PM
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Hm, a scarf or small shawl is a great idea. I don't wear them often but lately I've been wondering why and thinking I needed a new one to inspire me. I have done Clapotis before (thanks, Monkachia!) but I will definitely look up the Lady Eleanor. Any other favorites out there?
All my recent projects have been tiny leftover stash-busting projects and I've been aching for something to work on that takes more than 2 days! |
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aprilshowers
Chatty Knitter
295 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2007 : 11:00:15 AM
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What do you guys think of using Noro for this scarf?
http://brookenelson.com/leafscarfpattern.html
It says it uses about 375yd so I could make a matching hat too. Will the Silk Garden be too scratchy to wear against my skin like that? |
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2totangle
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Posted - 11/27/2007 : 1:17:52 PM
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I don't know if you have access to VK Winter 2004/05, but it includes a very cute Cornelia Hamilton K2, P6 ribbed vest that calls for exactly 6 skeins of Silk Garden in the Small and Medium sizes. It looks easy, fast & stylish.
Suzanne
A few pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2totangle/ |
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Mickey
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Posted - 11/27/2007 : 10:17:01 PM
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Originally posted by aprilshowers
What do you guys think of using Noro for this scarf?
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Will the Silk Garden be too scratchy to wear against my skin like that?
rub it against your throat/neck. IMHO, that's the best way to tell |
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Valk_scot
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/28/2007 : 01:38:20 AM
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Silk Garden softens up a huge amount when washed. It relaxes too, so remember to wash your swatch before mesuring.
http://spinningfishwife.blogspot.com/ |
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ceecee
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Posted - 11/28/2007 : 08:01:27 AM
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Originally posted by aprilshowers
What do you guys think of using Noro for this scarf?
http://brookenelson.com/leafscarfpattern.html
It says it uses about 375yd so I could make a matching hat too. Will the Silk Garden be too scratchy to wear against my skin like that?
If you click on the pictures of finished scarves on the leaf scarf site and scroll down, you'll see a few in stripey yarn similar to Noro and decide if you like the effect. Personally, I'd use the Noro for items where the unique striping and color combos can be displayed to advantage and not obscure a lace pattern (although some patterns like feather and fan or chevron would wave nicely) l. Try washing your FO with shampoo with conditioner to soften it. |
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2totangle
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Posted - 11/28/2007 : 10:31:29 AM
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I thought of something else. If you're in need of seasonal gifts, you could make three Vintage Bubble Bags from Pursenalities. They knit up quickly, and Silk Garden's stripes soften up nicely when felted with Cascade 200.
Suzanne
A few pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2totangle/ |
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654 Yards Noro Silk Garden
