Monday, October 27, 2008

Knitting With Rhinebeck Goodies

The question of the day is - How many days went by before I couldn't resist knitting with Rhinebeck yarn? Answer: One whole day after I returned home. To my credit I did finish the Leaves of Grass socks before starting with the new yarn.

I am knitting Porom by Brooklyn Tweed with the Shelridge Farm Soft Touch DKW yarn. Mr. Flood recommended a 3-ply DK yarn for the pattern. I bought a 4-ply DK yarn. I understand why a lighter weight DK yarn is used. It helps with the drape of the slouch in the hat. A heavier yarn would not result in a good slouch or any slouch at all.

So isn't this blue gorgeous? I'm only wishing that I had bought enough to make a scarf and mitts. LOL That's ok. I don't need to be all matchy matchy.

I've actually made more progress than this picture shows. I worked on it more today and probably have about 5% more to do. Will be an FO very soon. Watch out for it!
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  1. sophanneOctober 27, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Glad you jumped into the stash. I've been wondering myself what the proper marinating time is for festival yarn. Do I have to stretch out my purchases until the next MDSW?

    that blue is luscious

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Lol...I just started that hat too with some yarn I bought from Rhinebeck. Love that color!

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  3. Mary BethOctober 28, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    I think you need to go order more to make a scarf & mitts. I like the matchy matchy for winter accessories. ;*)

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