Jul 26 2005
Stash Enhancement
Posted by Dee under General, Stash Enhancement, Sweaters
All my orders from the weekend arrived this morning – I love post ![]()
So I have a nice stash enhancement – luckily all the wool is earmarked for projects.
My orders included:
- Good Fortune Cotton in Wine.
- Destiny Mohair in Petrol
- Hipknits Silk in Surf
The cotton is going to be turned into a twin set – I think the one from Vintage Knits. I brought the mohair for a scarf for me – I am planning on making scarves as Christmas presents – yes I am thinking that far ahead), I was going to use Rowan Kidsilk Haze, but thought I would try this out as an alternative. I adore the colour, the shade was petrol – but it’s a dark turquoise, and in a certain light a jade green.
I got so excited about the Hipknit Silk – I have seen so many other people in blogland use this wool and I was so eager to start knitting with it – I rolled into into balls by hand and what I read is true it does shred, It is really hard to see in this photo, but it is shades of sky blue, mint green and a pale turquoise I am pretty sure it will become an Arabella.
I have done about 12 inches of Marco – I wanted the jumper to look really chunky (even though it is in cotton), so I did the rib in 3 stitches of purl and knit.
I think I need a a session in front of the TV watching some cheesy show or a DVD, so I can just relax knit… oh it would be even more perfect, if I could convince Jason to bring home a bottle of wine.
I have been busy working on my Dad’s jumper at the moment. I have done pretty well and have finished about half the back – I am looking forward to starting the decreases for the arms – as knitting straight stocking stitch is starting to get on my nerves.
As I had issues with having a symmetrical scarf and having a scalloped edge on both ends, I ended up knitting two scarves and grafted them together.
Jason is still on nights so I am having to creep around the house not making any noise. This morning I decided to have a bath to get out of his way and plan the rest of my day. Just as I was about to start running the bath, the doorbell rang (I hate interruptions during my me time), but this morning I was happy the postman delivering goodies from my Secret Pal â a lil package from LUSH.
I thought I would post a photo of the modified Mini-Sweater â without the puffy sleeves, I am really impressed with the way the sleeves turned out. Now all I need to do is sort out the border.
Closest to completing is my feather and fan scarf, I am using the Coats Crochet thread I got in America and a ball of Rowan’s 4 ply Cotton, both in minty green shades. I am alternating the colours to give a striped effect and I love the effect. Also as I was a little concerned both ends would have the scalloped edge so I am knitting two separate scarves and intend to graft them together. One half is complete and the other should be done tonight.



