Unfortunately - I didn't have a good game plan. Afterward, I realized I should have gotten some cashmere or something purely luxurious that I would never get otherwise. But I got 4 hanks of the Manos, 1 of Malabrio lace, and some stich markers to use every last penny.
These is the 100% Wool yarn. It's think and thin and fun to knit. It is not as soft as Malabrigo - another kettle dyed yarn. It's great for a hat - perfect weight. I wouldn't use it for a sweater though - even though it's beautiful - but it would be a tad too scratchy for me. I'm hooked on the idea of Malabrigo as the perfect sweater wool.
I also made another pair of Fetchings out of Moda Dea Bamboo Wool. These will be a gift for one of the kid's teachers along with the other pair. The yarn was great to work with, seems like a much more expensive yarn than what you would usually find at A.C. Moore. The color selection isn't that great, however, or I would think about it for a sweater. If I decide to make a dark grey sweater, then I would consider using this again.
3 comments:
Ooh look you are all done with the hat! Too cute! And perfect timing! :oD
I heard the Manos yarn does have that thick/thin and alot of knitters do not like that at all..mmh
@ fetchings - Great quick gift for teachers! Perfect when they have bus duty! :o)
It was great seeing you yesterday!
The hat is finished! You've been busy...it looks great and I know he likes it. Those teacher's are lucky ladies!
free yarn. . . i'm drooling. lucky you, but you deserve it!
The hat is so cute on Jason. It's like a little beanie on his head. . . Makes me want to knit hats for ch and m, but alas Z is taking all of my knitting love these days. As usual, the fingerless gloves are very nice too.
You know what I'm waiting to see blogged though. . . Cache!
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