Generally speaking, I prefer to knit with wools and cashmere — warm, winter/fall yarns. But the one advantage of more summery yarns is color. I just finished (almost) one project and have launched another based on the beautiful eye popping colors of the yarns.
My new project — just started yesterday — is Colina designed by Elizabeth Doherty. It’s designed to be knit out of Quince & Co.’s Sparrow, which is a sport weight organic linen. (Given the way this linen changes when wet blocked, you should be careful if you knit it out of a different yarn.)
I chose the color Citron. It positively glows.
The (almost) finished project is Purl Soho’s Silken Straw shell. This yarn is a thin pure silk tape. It feels almost like raffia before it’s blocked. I can’t say it’s a joy to knit with; it splits and if you drop a stitch it will just keep on going. But the colors are gorgeous and once it is wet blocked, the yarn softens and changes. I’ve finished the knitting and blocked my shell, but I haven’t woven in all the ends.
Because I’m leaving for an unexpected quick trip out of town, I thought I’d share it anyway. My color is called Geronimo. It’s tricky to photograph; I’ll take more once it’s wearable.
Finally, speaking of splashes of color, I thought I’d share pictures of my new “pet.” Froggy. He lives in our back pond and I think he’s adorable. I’m not sure the adoration is mutual.
I love the yarns you have chosen for your 2 projects! Both colors are favorites of mine. How does the flat tape yarn work for knitting? I get that it splits but does it matter if it twists? Do you have to keep it flat and wrap it carefully to keep the same side showing? I’m just curious! Love that shell! Your froggy pet is very cute but if I was to keep one it would have to be Susan’s Shiba Inu! However, I think your Froggy would be a lot easier to care for!
Comment by Kathy W. — June 25, 2015 @ 8:29 pm
Love your projects – especially love the blue top! (Would have sent this sooner but due to continual road construction – or destruction – we have been having power issues!!) While the pics of Froggy are cute, nothing will ever beat Thor under the cherry petals.
Comment by Mary M — June 26, 2015 @ 8:20 pm
Go froggy!
Comment by Nora — June 27, 2015 @ 12:07 pm