Koigu Fun

I have to say sometimes there is nothing better then playing with color. This yarn is so much fun and changing colors is addicting. You want to just knit a little more just so you can do it.

I started with these yarns and I plan to knit them into a gradient scarf.



This is not the exact order that I plan to knit them but it is close.

Here is what I have so far and I love it.



Very fun!

It's Here!

I finally got the larger sized Ficus shawl done so it is now for sale over on Ravelry. The larger size is a full size shawl and the small one is more of a scarf or shawlette.







I also knit them in 2 totally different types of yarn one is a traditional sock yarn and the other is a single ply yarn. Both have lots of nice drape and make for a easily wearable piece. I think it would also be stunning in a handspun yarn.

Larger

I decided the other day after writing up the Ficus pattern that maybe I should offer it in a larger size. Figuring out the numbers was the easy part but now it must be knitted since that is the only way to see how much larger it would be. So off to the stash to find a sock yarn that I had 2 skeins of. Dream in Color Smooshy in Cloud Jungle fit the bill and off to knitting. I am on to chart 2 already and hope to have it all done in about 1 week.


This does allow me to check one last time for any errors and I am happy to say so far there have been none just some wording I think I will change to make things more clear. Then the pattern will be out for everyone to enjoy. I have to say that this color is quite fun to knit as it looks so different in different lights. It reminds me of abalone, very nice.

Spinning

I have been throwing some spinning into the mix lately too. Here are my latest ones.



This is a superfine merino spun into a 2ply. It is about a worsted weight yarn and was not fun to spin. The top had been felted during dyeing so it was really hard to draft even with tons of prep work. It was one I was glad to see done and off the wheel

Here is the other one.



This is a merino/cashmere blend that I got as a prize during the "Tour de Fleece" earlier this year. This was heaven to spin and the colors are really great looking. It is a 2ply about sport weight yarn and SOOOO soft. I ended up with 296 yards of this enough to make something worthy of the softness.

Check it out

I have my first "in a magazine" pattern on the Ennea Collective. Let me know what you think. Here is the pattern itself. The whole magazine is done really well and I love that it shows lots of patterns for handspun yarn.

I also released Buzz on Ravelry.

Next Up

The next new design is almost ready to go. I am calling it Buzz because the one stitch kind of looks like a bee. It is done in a laceweight mohair/silk blend, Kidsilk Night. Since that is discontinued Kidsilk Haze or any of its cousins would be a great substitute.





This pattern will have both written and charted instructions.

Coming soon to Ravlery!

Coming Soon

One of my two new designs is almost ready. It is going to be called Ficus and it is a shawlette that can be knit with one skein of fingering yarn. I used Madeline Tosh Merino Light in Thyme. It can also be up-sized to a larger shawl if you want. That size would require 2 skeins. Here are some shots of it.







It's shape is a slightly curved top triangle due to the different increases. This style is my favorite as it makes it much easier to wear since it seems to wrap around you.