10. June 2012 14:51
by Jobo
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Ive been knitting, honest! Ive just been having a hard time getting to the computer what with the baby, and the release of Diablo III
I just never seem to get on here!
Ive started swatching for another project
this time a sweater for Romy from some delish Alpaca fleece I got in a care package from Stella (over at Twist of Fate Family Farm)
The yarn is DK weight
. a blend of lovely Fawn Alpaca and Merino (60/40) spun into a traditional 3-ply yarn. I really like how the wool gives that little extra bit of bounce to a lush soft yarn :) The buttons are natural wood, and match just perfectly
. though Im not sure if I will be dyeing the yarn in the end or not. Beige is a lovely color, but for a teensy little girly, maybe not the most appropriate color? I cant remember where the buttons came from, but they are Guttermann brand, so likely bought somewhere where sewing threads are sold
I have a few ideas for pattern, but I doubt Ill be knitting the sweater exactly according to any particular design. You know me
I have to mess with things, and I rarely follow a pattern exactly anyways :)