Blue Wool Projects
Last year I bought bunches of wool sock yarn and a supply of lovely wool-mohair blend called Lamb's Pride worsted. I will need to hand wash thse projects, but it will be worth it.
First project is a cozy vest in garter stitch. It was knit seamlessly with 3-needle bind-off at the shoulders. I had the white frog closures in my sewing box, recycled from an older item.
The rest of the yarn I decided to turn into a shawl. I have made many smaller projects with this simple lace pattern and the pattern looks just as pretty with bigger needles and heavy yarn. There were some places where I miscounted and a stitch was out of place. I decided a flower would cover the flaw nicely, so I used my small flower loom.
When winter hits hard, wool is the best for warm clothing.
These are glorious, dear @fiberfrau ! I adore the colour, and the stitches are so beautifully complex... A fabulous achievement. I absolutely agree, also: wool, though I find it terribly itchy, is the only clothing that is appropriate for a cold winter!
I have found wool yarns that are soft and not itchy at all. Merino wool is wonderful. So are all the Brown Sheep brand. Thanks for your support. !LUV
Yes! I buy secondhand cashmere mix, and an occasional merino wool turns up on the 50c stall... Mmmm - when I get knitting, I will look out for Brown Sheep brand!
Thank you for the 'Love'!
I really like the use of a flower to cover a flaw, too: I do this in fabric and embroidery and would like to expand on it as a means of bringing attention to certain areas of garments - and covering the many flaws that come with using secondhand materials :-D
Turning flaws into design features is s superpower. !CTP