I've cast off another project and begun the next...
Cast off . . .
Recently finished is a scarf made from a very cool yarn by Terra in Black Walnut (will post the photo once it's blocked). The yarn is intentionally irregular, but made from merino, baby alpaca and silk so it feels wonderful to work with. Typical of me, I had no project in mind when I bought it and then was limited to the size of work because I'd only bought three skeins. I ended up making a scarf in a pattern called Dragon Scales and it turned out lovely. The pattern doesn't show up as much because it's a darker yarn, but it's very subtle and the scarf just feels great. Another scarf for my growing collection.
Cast on . . .
I've started the Koigu Alligator Wrap with the colors to the right - starting with the dar greens. So far, the pattern is going well. Since I didn't want the 100 inch lenght to the wrap the pattern calls for, I shortened the number I cast on from the 400 to just 300 stiches on the size 3 US needles. That's still alot of stiches! I fiddled around with both a single yarn over (per your experience) and a double. For this one (and since I decided on a wrap instead of a scarf) I'm going with the double yarn over to achieve the width. I have to say I'm loving working with the Koigu.
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I am intrigued by the terra yarn and I can't wait to see pics. You know they sell these cards that give general yarn guihttps://www2.blogger.com/comment.dodelines. So it will tell you approximately how many skeins you need to do a medium pullover sweater etc.
I am also slightly obsessed with Koigu. I actually used the middle yarn in my scarf. That scarf will eventually be on its way to England as a 30th birthday gift for my friend Heather. I figure a 30th birthday deserves something special and she knits as well so I know it will be appreciated. The scarf will be on its way at the same time your videos and book is on its way aka when I get myself to the post office.
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