We are having sun for the third day in a row, bliss!
Before the holidays I made a scarf for Manny's teacher. I loved the way it turned out. I tried a new yarn and l really liked the way it felt. I have sensitive skin and have some problems with wool. This makes me very sad as there are so many beautiful wools out there and I am crazy about all the beautiful things I have seen many of you make, most of them made from wool. I am always on the lookout for non-wool yarns that have a nice, quality feel. I can say I have not hit on "the one" yet but I loved working with this yarn. I used the Naturally Caron SPA. It is a blend of microdenier acrylic and rayon from bamboo. Very silky feeling. If you are looking for something new to try you may want to give this a go. It lends itself to lightweight items, very good for spring and summer things, I would think. If by chance you have used something other than 100% wool and really liked it, I would love to hear about it. I am always on the hunt.
I have been a crocheter for many years. My babysitter taught me when I was around 7 years old. I started by making little purses using margarine containers. I did give knitting a try eons ago and, as Max would say, it was an "epic fail." I have not considered trying again until recently. I have seen so many beautiful knitted things out there like the lovelies Ms. Pink Purl creates and handmade Kate and I want to try. I am just not sure I can pull it off. I did buy myself a set of bamboo needles a few weeks ago, just picked up a size that looked good. Where the heck do I begin? How did you get started?
The yarn looks lovely! I've been in search of yarns for warm weather wearing, so this might do the trick.
Posted by: beki | February 02, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Your crocheted scarf is sooo beautiful! The yarn and color you've chosen are lovely. What pattern is that? You are sweet to mention me (*BLUSH*)...But you know, I would love to crochet as well as you do! I've knit for many years, but am still getting the hang of the crochet thing. ;o) There are so many great wool yarns out there, but not everyone can tolerate wool near their skin. Alapac fiber is a nice, all-natural alternative. Many people who have wool sensitivities can manage using/wearing knit & crochet pieces worked in alpaca. The Bernat yarn company has a great range of yarns, many of them are synthetic blend and natural/synthetic blends. Bernat Silk is a pretty 100% acrylic yarn that has a lovely light sheen and feels a delicious as an expensive silk-blend yarn. Bernat's newer Bamboo yarn is wonderful too--this one is mostly bamboo with a touch of acrylic, has a light sheen, nice to work with, mainly pastel & neutral colors available, and yields pretty results. Bernat Soy is another good one--mostly soy fiber with a bit of acrylic. And there's Bernat's Cot'n Corn which is a unique blend of cotton and corn plant fiber! Let me send you an email with some links and some sources to get you knitting...I think you'll like it! :o) Happy yarn crafting...which ever needles you use! ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | January 22, 2009 at 04:37 AM
That scarf is gorgeous -- the color is heaven. I'm sure Manny's teacher loved it.
I can't help you a bit with the knitting. Tendonitis keeps me from working at it enough to get any good. Best of luck! xo
Posted by: misschris | January 21, 2009 at 10:29 PM