Texture in DK #6 February 25, 2013

Mirror Mirror Scarf with a novelty yarn

Texture isn’t just limited to stitches.

Here are examples of a simple chequered motif (the Mirror Mirror Scarf), in one I’ve used a silk ribbon yarn paired with a fine angora luxury yarn used triple. The angora yarn was tripled as I knit (by the Navaho method).

In the one on the right, I used Noro Kureyon and a fluffy novelty yarn with limited colour variation. I could have further enhanced the effect of the fluff by working those sections in reverse stocking stitch.

I have also tried using a ladder yarn against a plain background with good results. A fine (or even transparent) yarn can be supported with a backing of a heavier yarn.

Yarns of different textures

Silk ribbon and fine angora blend (used triple)

I Believe in Mermaids! July 11, 2012

You might remember the incident with the seagull last year? He/she, a bird of exceedingly fine taste, made off scot-free with a skein of Curious Creek Omo Wool/Silk yarn.
Full story
Since then we have been wondering: whatever became of it? It was such lovely yarn. Did it line a luxurious nest or end up in Davy Jones’ locker? Now we know the answer: it was revealed when Hillary happened to be out fishing with a friend this spring.

The story is told in pictures below!

PS It’s rather fishy that the knitting Mer-person came up with a shawl using the very same type of Holes that are to be featured in my new book “The Little Book of BIG Holes for Hand-knitters!”

Leap Year Knitalong…. February 24, 2012

Sea Lettuce Scarf in Fiery Fuschia and Scarlet Cat's Pajamas

Spindrift Necklet in Blue Vesuvius Cat's Pajamas

Don’t forget our Leap Year special knitalong beginning on Feb 29th. It’s a combined one for the Sea Lettuce and the Spindrift Necklet. They both use the same type of yarn, a skein of hand-painted fingering. See our website or Ravelry group for details.