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My dear knitterly (and otherwise) friends and readers...
The Tahki New Tweed is here! I have made a swatch and I am educating myself on the ins and outs of gauge. Truth be told, this is more of the reason I have not yet made anything substantial for myself, I was afraid of gauge. But, now that I have mastered multiple other complex and not so complex concepts in knitting I am ready.
I am reading Elizabeth Zimmerman's chapter about gauge with pen, swatch, 'Knit Chek' ruler, and scrap paper very nearby for calculations. I do believe that I may be knitting another swatch before actually casting on. 
But first, allow me to give you the run-down on this lovely yarn. 70% Merino Wool; 15% Silk (because I'm worth it); 11% Cotton; and 4% Viscose. I got blue because, well, honestly it was because it was the one on the Jimmy Beans' site with the most left in the same dye lot. And, I love blue. You will notice that the first sock is from a blue, our countertop is blue...DP's eyes are blue too. I think it is a theme. Oh, do notice the pretty manicured and pink thumbnail. The polish comes off today.
2 months ago
Ooooh it's pretty! Can't wait to watch it in progress! :)
ReplyDeleteLove blue......what are you going to make with the beautiful blue?
ReplyDeleteI'm working on the Tomato from No Sheep for You. Obviously, since my yarn had merino wool, there's sheep. I couldn't help myself...
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is yummy!
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