In the Zone!
I'm happy to say that this has been a productive knitting week for me. I have a few updates- including a finished object- WOO HOO! My
Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief is officially off the needles and currently blocking. I made a few modifications to the original pattern- using a fingering weight yarn rather than DK, extending the stockinette sections, adding beads to every other K2TOG in the Garter/Eyelet section, and keeping the center stitch in stockinette rather than garter. The beading was a bit time consuming (as beading generally is), and the end rows were so long I was eager to be done with it, but I absolutely LOVE how it turned out! The yarn bled a bunch when I soaked it, but I suppose that's why we soak. I'd rather have blue rub off on my hands than a white blouse. All in all, the fiddly aspects of the project were definitely worth it and can't wait to pair this with my denim jacket and a cute skirt. Hurry up and get here, Spring!
Here she is blocking (not pictured, me staring at the clock):
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Once this was all pinned down, I walked from the blocking boards straight to my stash to get some inspiration. I picked up this lovely skein of Malabrigo Worsted in the Brillante colorway from Mind's Eye Yarns in Porter Square about a week ago- it jumped right out at me. I decided it needs to become a cute, lacy hat to wear while I wait for warmer weather to finally reach the Northeast.
Here it is all caked up- is it not just stunning?
Love the purples, and Malabrigo yarn is always such a joy to knit with. I just have to find the right needles and cast on for Natalie Larson's (aptly named) Spring Beret.
In other knitting news, I also cast on for another pair of socks- surprise, surprise. I've been really into socks lately, especially self-striping sock yarn. After I finished the pair of Vanilla Latte socks with the Felici yarn from KnitPicks that had been languishing in my stash for ages, I went to get more only to find out it was DISCONTINUED! WHAT?! Total bummer. Thus began my quest for more self-striping sock yarn (and acquiring some unwanted Felici from my sister, who is wont to knit socks). I got a skein of Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in the Cotton Candy color from Stitch House a while back and I've got about an inch or so of ribbing done already. This will be my in-between project that I keep on my nightstand or bring with me to Knit Night, so I plan to keep it as simple as possible- no rush on finishing this pair, just preparing for next Winter!
For stash enhancement this week, I acquired the most amazing skein of White Birch Fiber Arts sock yarn- the color is called Nothing Says Screw You Like A Rainbow! I was basically sold after reading the name. It is approximately 400 yards and 80% superwash merino with 20% nylon, so these socks will be hard wearing as well as gorgeous. Take a look at how they'll knit up and tell me these won't be the greatest, most wonderfully rainbowlicious socks ever- I can't wait!
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White Birch Fiber Arts is definitely worth stalking on Etsy- when the updates go live they sell out really quickly, so you need to act fast.
I think that's about it for now. I'll update when my Age of Brass and Steam is off the blocking mats and around my neck (check Instagram- I'm sure there'll be a selfie up soon). The Gather Here Sidewalk Sale is this weekend- so that's pretty much a guarantee that more yarn will find its way into my house, and I'm totally okay with that.
Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief is officially off the needles and currently blocking. I made a few modifications to the original pattern- using a fingering weight yarn rather than DK, extending the stockinette sections, adding beads to every other K2TOG in the Garter/Eyelet section, and keeping the center stitch in stockinette rather than garter. The beading was a bit time consuming (as beading generally is), and the end rows were so long I was eager to be done with it, but I absolutely LOVE how it turned out! The yarn bled a bunch when I soaked it, but I suppose that's why we soak. I'd rather have blue rub off on my hands than a white blouse. All in all, the fiddly aspects of the project were definitely worth it and can't wait to pair this with my denim jacket and a cute skirt. Hurry up and get here, Spring!
Here she is blocking (not pictured, me staring at the clock):
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Once this was all pinned down, I walked from the blocking boards straight to my stash to get some inspiration. I picked up this lovely skein of Malabrigo Worsted in the Brillante colorway from Mind's Eye Yarns in Porter Square about a week ago- it jumped right out at me. I decided it needs to become a cute, lacy hat to wear while I wait for warmer weather to finally reach the Northeast.
Here it is all caked up- is it not just stunning?
In other knitting news, I also cast on for another pair of socks- surprise, surprise. I've been really into socks lately, especially self-striping sock yarn. After I finished the pair of Vanilla Latte socks with the Felici yarn from KnitPicks that had been languishing in my stash for ages, I went to get more only to find out it was DISCONTINUED! WHAT?! Total bummer. Thus began my quest for more self-striping sock yarn (and acquiring some unwanted Felici from my sister, who is wont to knit socks). I got a skein of Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in the Cotton Candy color from Stitch House a while back and I've got about an inch or so of ribbing done already. This will be my in-between project that I keep on my nightstand or bring with me to Knit Night, so I plan to keep it as simple as possible- no rush on finishing this pair, just preparing for next Winter!
For stash enhancement this week, I acquired the most amazing skein of White Birch Fiber Arts sock yarn- the color is called Nothing Says Screw You Like A Rainbow! I was basically sold after reading the name. It is approximately 400 yards and 80% superwash merino with 20% nylon, so these socks will be hard wearing as well as gorgeous. Take a look at how they'll knit up and tell me these won't be the greatest, most wonderfully rainbowlicious socks ever- I can't wait!
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I think that's about it for now. I'll update when my Age of Brass and Steam is off the blocking mats and around my neck (check Instagram- I'm sure there'll be a selfie up soon). The Gather Here Sidewalk Sale is this weekend- so that's pretty much a guarantee that more yarn will find its way into my house, and I'm totally okay with that.
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