I am currently working on a new scarf and pattern. When I went out a little while ago to find yarn for this project I knew I wanted a couple of things out of the yarn I was looking for.
1. I wanted the yarn to be soft. Far too often when I am looking for yarn in a 4 ply weight it is far to rough and scratchy because a lot of the time it is a sock weight/fingering yarn specifically made for sock knitting. It can be challenging to find a fingering weight that has the right softness.
2. Great stitch definition potential. I really like to make patterns where the stitch definition is quite obvious. I love how tactile it looks and how visually interesting they can be.
3. A great colour. Many times yarn in this weight can be Variegated due to it being sock yarn or the colours are too babyish. Just because I want to knit with a yarn this weight it does not mean it is for a baby!! That being said I am so NOT into baby coloured yarn for babies- you know what I mean.... light blue, light yellow, mint green etc......
So off I went and I ended up at The Wool Bin in Oakville. I really like this little shop and the ladies in there are very lovely.
So what little gem did I find in said little shop?
Now it has been said that "Life is to short to knit with Cheap yarn". Well I think that just because something is "Inexpensive" it isn't necessarily cheap. I had every intention of buying a yarn with some type of "wool" in it. Then I saw the display of this lovely yarn-the Snuggly 4 Ply by Sirdar. When I first picked it up I couldn't help but notice how soft it was. But not in a crunchy cheap acrylic way. I was blown away at how lovely this fully "man-made" yarn was. The fibre content is as follows: 55% Nylon/45% Acrylic. It has 226m/247yds. I believe it was under $6.00/ball but I will check. What I also loved about the yarn was the different colours that it came in- not just babyish. To see all the colours available click on the lick under the pic. I chose the colour Seaside. It will take 3 balls for this scarf. For those of you that are snobbish about yarn and would never make something out of an Acrylic- I really think you should give this yarn a go. It has been a complete dream to knit with and has had great stitch definition. Can't say enough about it. I suppose the test will come when it is worn and is washed. I always wonder how badly a yarn will pill after continued use.
I have really been inspired by Vintage Knitting. I love the stitches used and the delicateness some can possess I have also noticed that there really isn't many patterns for scarves in a finer gauge with a lot of detail out there. So I suppose this style will be my signature piece. I will be designing other pieces but I truly love designing finer gauged pieces with lots of interest in them. Don't get me wrong I like a quick knit like so many of you out there, I just find myself drawn to 4 ply these days.
I am probably about a third of the way through the scarf. It has been slightly challenging finding time this week with the boys home for March Break and with visiting with family but I will get there.
Here is a sneak peek at my next design:
I love baby cables and I love Scottish Fagotting.
I am hoping to get this one done very soon.
Have a great day everyone.
Megan
1. I wanted the yarn to be soft. Far too often when I am looking for yarn in a 4 ply weight it is far to rough and scratchy because a lot of the time it is a sock weight/fingering yarn specifically made for sock knitting. It can be challenging to find a fingering weight that has the right softness.
2. Great stitch definition potential. I really like to make patterns where the stitch definition is quite obvious. I love how tactile it looks and how visually interesting they can be.
3. A great colour. Many times yarn in this weight can be Variegated due to it being sock yarn or the colours are too babyish. Just because I want to knit with a yarn this weight it does not mean it is for a baby!! That being said I am so NOT into baby coloured yarn for babies- you know what I mean.... light blue, light yellow, mint green etc......
So off I went and I ended up at The Wool Bin in Oakville. I really like this little shop and the ladies in there are very lovely.
So what little gem did I find in said little shop?
Now it has been said that "Life is to short to knit with Cheap yarn". Well I think that just because something is "Inexpensive" it isn't necessarily cheap. I had every intention of buying a yarn with some type of "wool" in it. Then I saw the display of this lovely yarn-the Snuggly 4 Ply by Sirdar. When I first picked it up I couldn't help but notice how soft it was. But not in a crunchy cheap acrylic way. I was blown away at how lovely this fully "man-made" yarn was. The fibre content is as follows: 55% Nylon/45% Acrylic. It has 226m/247yds. I believe it was under $6.00/ball but I will check. What I also loved about the yarn was the different colours that it came in- not just babyish. To see all the colours available click on the lick under the pic. I chose the colour Seaside. It will take 3 balls for this scarf. For those of you that are snobbish about yarn and would never make something out of an Acrylic- I really think you should give this yarn a go. It has been a complete dream to knit with and has had great stitch definition. Can't say enough about it. I suppose the test will come when it is worn and is washed. I always wonder how badly a yarn will pill after continued use.
I have really been inspired by Vintage Knitting. I love the stitches used and the delicateness some can possess I have also noticed that there really isn't many patterns for scarves in a finer gauge with a lot of detail out there. So I suppose this style will be my signature piece. I will be designing other pieces but I truly love designing finer gauged pieces with lots of interest in them. Don't get me wrong I like a quick knit like so many of you out there, I just find myself drawn to 4 ply these days.
I am probably about a third of the way through the scarf. It has been slightly challenging finding time this week with the boys home for March Break and with visiting with family but I will get there.
Here is a sneak peek at my next design:
I love baby cables and I love Scottish Fagotting.
I am hoping to get this one done very soon.
Have a great day everyone.
Megan
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