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My Really Pretty FO

Wheatsheaves Scarf by Elizabeth McCarten

I’m so very happy with my pretty new Wheatsheaves Scarf! I only just received the yarn last Friday afternoon, but was unable to put the project down. Lovely. I think I may knit this pattern again with my recently acquired Ella Rae Merino Lace.

Wheatsheaves ScarfI can’t stress enough what a lovely yarn Einband is. It behaved just beautifully during the blocking process, although I can’t say its scratchiness disappeared. Surprisingly, I’m not disappointed about this. If it was softer, it would have an entirely different drape. This is crisp, unbelievably light and characteristically dry. Apparently, these lightweight Lopi yarns make wonderful light, warm sweaters, though they are not something you’d want to wear next to your skin. As a cold weather dweller, I can tell you honestly that I never wear only one layer during the winter. It’s all about the multi-layers for me. I can envision an airy, open-textured fabric in one of these bright clear colors warming up a winter’s day. Better get right on it! These summer days won’t last forever 😉

While I’m on the shawl(ette) kick…I’ve been looking for just the right project for these precious skeins of cashmere that were hand-spun for me by my friend Lisa. I think I may need to take a crack at designing a semi-circular or triangular shawl.

Lisa's Cashmere

August 21, 2014

6 Comments

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    Nicky

    August 12, 2014

    Beautiful F.O. You’re absolutely right. That’d brighten up any dreary winter day!

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    lagrancostanza

    August 9, 2014

    It’s so beautiful! When I was in a yarn store in Helsinki, I was magically drawn to their selection of Icelandic yarn, but didn’t end up buying anything because I was afraid of the scratchiness. You’re right, though, another layer of clothing would solve this problem instantly, so I’m kind of kicking myself that I didn’t pick up a skein or two … or more …

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      Cheryl

      August 9, 2014

      I’m about to order more!…To make a pretty, airy sweater to wear over top of something 😉

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    Betty

    August 8, 2014

    Your knitting is just beautiful!

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      Cheryl

      August 9, 2014

      Thanks so much! It’s all about the love 🙂

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    caityrosey

    August 8, 2014

    Yep, I’m with you. I’m always going to be wearing a tshirt or something underneath a woolen sweater. So I’m mostly worried about how the wool feels on my arms and collar bone area.

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