I’m not really, but after trying to make “Whisper” with the yarn called for (Rowan Calmer), I went out on a limb and decided to try something very different.
Here’s Whisper:
I am starting this as my take along project in the new (trumpets, please!) worsted weight KidSilk Haze — called Aura. I am using the Ivory, but it is actually more like an ecru. I know it’s fuzzy and Calmer is anything but, however, I think hope it will work. We shall see. I have been wrong so many times before! 🙁
Let’s go back to the thrilling announcement: Kidsilk Haze in worsted weight??!!?? I was beside myself when I heard about this development. It is soft, and obviously heavier than KSH, the original. It is a mohair yarn so there is a lot of fluff involved in getting to a worsted gauge. I am knitting it down a bit on US Size 6’s and getting 5 sts/inch. The band says you can knit it up to a US 10 for 4 sts/inch.
I hope this lil project works out (Susan says, crossing all her fingers and toes). I’ll post some pics once I am truly underway.
PS in answer to WendyM: The Calmer just did not look nice when knitted up in stockinette for ME (it could just be me and my knitting). The yarn itself is actually very stretchy so maybe that caused some sts to be smaller if the yarn was stretched out more in one spot. I don’t know. Yarn is rarely stretchy — knitted fabric, yes, yarn no. Maybe I could not knit with stretchy yarn (?). It is soft and very beautiful.
PS2: The Yarnery now is selling some of their patterns on line. This includes the cute Easter eggs designed by Marie Mayhew and of course several gems by Theresa Gaffey (including the Modular Tote). These treasures are a click away — and check out the giant felted candy corn for Hallowe’en!!
OMG, they’re too cute!
Whisper is very cute. Now for worsted weight Kidsilk Haze – oh my goodness! What is it like? It’s really hard to tell with those small pictures on the Rowan site.
I’m crossing everything for you also. It’s going to be one beautiful sweater when it all comes together.
Comment by michelle — October 4, 2007 @ 12:13 am
I have not used Calmer but have seen quite mixed reviews online from various knitters: from absolute love to absolute loathing. What was your reason for not using Calmer and opting for the more cuddly version of KSH?
Comment by WendyM — October 4, 2007 @ 1:26 am
I’m using KSH Aura at the moment – it’s the equivalent of two strands of KSH held together. (I think it was developed because so many patterns called for two strands…). I’m waiting to find out whether it works out twice as warm!
Comment by Ingrid — October 4, 2007 @ 6:44 am
Sounds absolutely luxurious! Hope it works.
Comment by Marina — October 4, 2007 @ 7:25 am
Susan- I’m interested to see what it looks like. Right now, I’m not on speaking
terms with KSH, but with something so beautiful, you can’t stay mad for long.
Going by the gauge- it should work. Good luck, you intrepid knitter!
Comment by Lorraine — October 4, 2007 @ 8:46 am
I knew you were a REBEL at heart~!
Comment by Michelle — October 4, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
How long did it take to knit a Bohuys? I work full time. I knit only evenings and weekends. I’ve been working on my “Forest Darkness” Bohus every spare evening minute for the last three nights. I HAVEN’T EVEN COMPLETED THE 2″ BAND OF RIBBING AT THE NECK after 3 nights of work! At this rate I’ll be dead before I finish. Also, I’ve never worked with such fine yarn or tiny needles (I’m using one of Solveig Gustafsson’s kits). When I drop a stitch or knit when I should purl, I can’t even see the mistake and hence can’t correct it (the background color is black). If you know of a website that can offer encouragement, or if you can, I would appreciate any help.
Comment by victoria — October 4, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
That candy corn looks good enough to eat! Who says sweets aren’t good for you 🙂
And I’m so not going to follow the yellow brick road to worsted weight KSH. Nope. Maybe just a peek…
Comment by Karen B. — October 4, 2007 @ 9:16 pm
Hi Susan, I think “Whisper” did double duty as “Merry” in A Yorkshire Fable – you can see a photo here:
http://theknittinggarden.com/ro-magyorkshire.htm
That was knit in Yorkshire Tweed DK so it’s still quite different from KS Aura, but I thought you’d like to know!
Coincidentally I’ve just got myself some KS Aura to make the Jellyfish shrug. I love the feel of the yarn on the skein and am really looking forward to casting on!
Comment by ann — October 5, 2007 @ 9:18 pm
Love the little Halloween candies. Sending virtual hugs to you. 🙂
Comment by Romi — October 8, 2007 @ 1:22 am