Sarah’s Perrine shawl-in-progress is so so gorgeous! I want to do an ombre one.
Photos used with permission, of course. I hear some congratulations are in order, for a new wee one!
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Spun: A Heap of Merino
I finally, finally finished spinning and plying ALL of this red merino that I’ve had for years. I definitely bought it at Rhinebeck, but I couldn’t say what year – maybe 2007 or 2008?
Before washing:
Drying:
Man that’s a lot of one yarn.
Finished.
Closeup. Sorry for the weird lighting in some of these – this one is the closest to true:
The stats:
100% merino, bought at Rhinebeck (pretty sure it’s Ashland Bay)
3 ply, DKish weight
750g / 26.5 oz
1885 yards.1885 yards!
Now I just need to plan the perfect sweater for it. Or maybe a blanket?
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New Pattern: Canterbury
I have a new pattern out with Harrisville Designs!
(Photos of Canterbury courtesy of Harrisville Designs.)Canterbury is a dramatic cowl or infinity scarf worked with two strands of Harrisville’s WATERshed, a light and lofty wool. The intriguing stitch pattern uses slipped stitches to create deep welts that trap air close to your neck.
This was my original swatch, in another yarn. The stitch pattern is surprisingly easy, and by alternating the WS and RS in sections, the cowl is fully reversible! I love both sides. The longer infinity scarf length doubles up for extra coziness.
Works up super quickly on US 13 (9mm) needles. Canterbury is knit flat, then joined with a Three Needle bind off.
Queue and fave Canterbury on Ravelry!
Purchase the PDF pattern through Harrisville Designs.
Happy Valentine’s Day!