The mandala scarf (knit from Araucania's Nature Wool), 8" wide by 7' long:
There's a slight variegation in the yarn. I got a note from the ND Art Museum that they've received the scarf - and really like the color! Elizabeth Zimmerman's Surprise Baby Jacket (knit from Louet Gems - washable wool, 4-ply of grays, black and yellow/gold):
In the meantime, I've gotten the Bartlett Wool yarn, straight from the Mill, to knit some socks for AfghansforAfghans. There's a special push to get 250 pairs of socks to school kids by March 7. Bartlett's gave VERY fast service - I just ordered it the end of last week and it came UPS ground yesterday. I chipped ice for awhile then went in and opened my package. What a nice reward! (When you visit their Web site, be sure to learn about their mill!)
I decided that buying yarn for a special project did not break my pledge to reduce my yarn stash. Especially since the yarn is from a U.S. mill! BTW: I first used Bartlett wool when it was included in a Christmas stocking kit from Annie's Woolens in Wisconsin. I was wonderfully pleased with BOTH Annie's and Bartlett's!
Knit on!
2 comments:
Some of Bartlett's yarns remind me a lot of Peace Fleece (which I adore). You've got great colors there!
I like the Bartlett wool I'm using for my Rustic Blanket project. It's long enough now that it's keeping my lap warm as I knit on it. Nice, especially when that windchill hits -30F!
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