Projects I'm consideringOne is the Lady Eleanor Stole from Interweave Press' Scarf Style book. I have 4 skeins of Noro Iro that I was considering using for (yet another) denim
handbag. I think it could work nicely for this pattern, and it would present another knitting challenge: entrelac. Of course, the pattern calls for 15 skeins of La Lana Forever Random yarn (which runs about $300!). I could look for more of this Iro colorway on Ebay or LYSs, or just make it a wee bit smaller.
The other project I've been daydreaming about is squares from the Great American Afghan Book b
y XRX. I've been considering purchasing some Malabrigo yarn, or one of the other similar kettle-dyed yarns from www.handpaintedyarn.com. I spent some time fondling the Malabrigo at the WEBS booth at Stitches. It was gorgeous and oh-so-soft. I may try a few skeins and see how it looks.
y XRX. I've been considering purchasing some Malabrigo yarn, or one of the other similar kettle-dyed yarns from www.handpaintedyarn.com. I spent some time fondling the Malabrigo at the WEBS booth at Stitches. It was gorgeous and oh-so-soft. I may try a few skeins and see how it looks. 
And yet another idea is the cable throw from The Knitter's Bible by Claire Crompton. I have 19 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky in two colorways that might work nicely. I love this book. I have nearly completed the Stitch Sampler pillow project, which was a nice way to learn many different knitting techniques.
2 comments:
I'm knitting the Lady Eleanor shawl using Noro Silk Garden; I have 12 balls of it, but plan on only using 10. I love how it works up in the Noro!
i've used malabrigo for hats, scarves and now an afghan. i love it! the afghan i'm making now is a small one for my friend to use at work on cold days, or while watching tv. just 4 skeins using size 13 needles, and it should be about 40" x 48".
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