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May 28, 2020

From Susan — Knit Picky

Filed under: Updates — lv2knit @ 11:29 am

KnitPicks just launched a new handpainted version of Aloft, their laceweight mohair and silk.  They also launched my design, called Sparkler!!  I knit the Sparkler prototype using the original Aloft yarn…LOVE IT!!  It really is fabulous yarn at a fabulous price!  AND, the pattern is F R E E !!

There are three sizes: narrow scarf (10 x 75″), wide scarf (15 x 75″), and stole (20 x 65″).  They take 2-3-4 balls respectively; Aloft is $7.99 a ball!!  The size 6 beads used are large for laceweight yarn, but work because the yarn is fuzzy.  This makes beading a breeze.  The fabric is soft against the skin and warm for its weight.  The prototype shown below is the wide scarf in color Carbon.

The beading consists of sparkler sprays on each end and a bold center motif.

4 Comments »

  1. Congrats! That’s a lovely scarf. What a great idea.

    Comment by technikat — May 28, 2020 @ 12:03 pm

  2. Gorgeous!

    Comment by Amy — May 28, 2020 @ 1:17 pm

  3. I really love this. Even better with the yarn knit picks website sample has, it really looks like fireworks on a dark sky.

    Comment by janet C — May 29, 2020 @ 2:21 pm

  4. Love the look- ran over to KP and got the pattern. I have just the yarn for it! Thanks for a beautiful pattern.

    Comment by Robin — May 30, 2020 @ 11:47 am

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