thank you so much for the kind words yesterday. I’m feeling phenomenally better today! One, because last night’s wine tasting and cooking demo was fabulous – I even won a bottle at the end of the night! Two, the fact that it’s Friday is an upper in itself. And three, I’m testing out a new yarn and I love it.
My LYS picked up some new Sheep Shop Yarn which she discovered from her last trade show. This one is their Sheep 2 yarn in green. It’s SO soft! The yarn is a 2 ply bulky and has such a great twist to it. The color has a slight variation with great stitch definition. I knew she was going to be getting some so I did a little research and then read their yarn review. So, hey thought I’d give it a try and now I know just what to make…
I’ve been looking for a while for a great yarn to try the Leaf Lace Pullover and I think this is the one! It’s bulky enough and it’s such a great green.
Do you want to hear something completely silly of me? I proceed to knit the yarn on 10.5 needles getting 3 stitches to an inch. Oh, way to big I say… it’s got to be 4 stitches/in.. So I rip it out and switch to 9s which is getting me 3 and then some… ooh getting somewhere but of course the gauge swatch is a bit tight and then I think so myself, "wait, is this really right?"
I look again and read the gauge: 10 stitches to 4 inches… wait a minute… That’s 2.5 stitches to the inch and not 4. Somehow my mind calculated that as 4 stitches to one inch. Instead of dividing the sucker I multiplied. Riiight. I think it’s time for me to put down the needles and unwind a bit.
Now, where’s that wine I won?
Leaf Lace will look great on you! I can’t get my mind around that whole stitches to the 4″ either. I’m always screwing up gauge.
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I must have some of this yarn – your photos really showcase the gorgeous goodies! I love the lace leaf sweater! TGIF!!
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i have a bunch of Araucania Limari that I am thinking of using for the Leaf Lace pullover, in greens as well. Your yarn looks lovely!
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Omg that is the most awesome green!! I just finished my Lace Leaf, can’t wait to see yours!
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Oh, nice yarn, will look great for Lace Leaf.
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Perfect yarn for your Lace Leaf. It’ll be beautiful!
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Hi! I am a brand-new knitter and I saw your striped hat that you finished for this year.
Did you write up this pattern?
I would love to make that hat for my teenage son.
I love your blog…so full of knitting stuff!
Thanks,
Jane
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you’ve made me feel infinitely better…i make stupid mistakes like that all the time.
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2 Ply Yarn
But for the Frost Jacket (Knitting Nature) Super Bowl
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