Betsy asked what yarn I used for my version of Emmeline. The Koigu color is #P130 and the Kidsilk Haze is shade 601. I’m not sure that will help you. Neither of these colors appear to be available. I went on the Koigu website and color P130 is not listed, but I did e-mail them to check it out so maybe I’ll get more information for you. Kidsilk Haze 601 doesn’t look like it’s around anymore either! But truly, MANY combinations are gorgeous — Sally must own 3-4 :).
Here are the pictures of Emmeline from the Rowan book — pretty unassuming, huh? I had seen the version on the left knitted up several times, but the plain version looks so blah, I don’t know what possessed the knitter at the Yarnery to choose the yarn she did, but it really worked. Both Sally and I made this sweater and added the bell ribbing to the cuff as well — it just seemed like it needed it!
Thanks for the added sweater inspiration! Love the border on this pattern.
Comment by Karen B. — September 24, 2006 @ 2:36 pm
You know, the version on the left- I wouldn’t give it a second glance. I like the “plainer”
version better, as it shows up the details. Less, sometimes, is more.
I also notice she has a piece of Ehrman Needlepoint in her hands.
Comment by Lorraine The Knitting Hammy — September 26, 2006 @ 8:52 am
Hmm, time to renew my Rowan subscription! Love the little extra you gave Emmeline.
Comment by Marina — September 27, 2006 @ 7:52 am
How many skeins of each did you use on Emmeline? So you just basically used two skens at the same time to make a heavier worsted weight?
Comment by sally robinson — November 6, 2006 @ 7:42 pm