Not only do I feel like 'Summer's End is actually here (we had a lovely big storm here in TX last night, and lots of much needed rain) but my new yarn arrived a few days ago so I could start knitting 'Summer's End . . . . I LOVE it! New Tweed by Tahki Yarns is a mixture of wool, silk, cotton and rayon, although it's said that newer skeins (silver label) have this fiber composition: 60% Wool, 26% Viscose (rayon) and14% Silk.
The color I chose (for Fall) was brown/chocolate but it has lovely little flecks of red and cream (like oatmeal) in it. I think it will be perfect for the cooler weather , that we hopefully will be getting soon. I like the softness of this yarn too. Usually if yarn has too much wool content in it I find it 'scratchy' on my skin. The mixture of rayon and silk keeps this from feeling so 'rough' for me. It's a perfect combination.
I cast on the same day I got my yarn, I've already started on ball #2. The pattern calls for 8 balls, which is all I bought. Now I'm thinking I should have bought more! For one, I would like to make the sleeves full length and not 3/4, but I don't think I can do that without buying more yarn. And I think it's always wise to get a ball or two extra just incase - I just don't know why I didn't!I'm hoping to knit this up fast so I will be able to tell, at least half way through if I need more yarn, and hopefully I can order from the same company and get the same dye lot without a problem? I'll take pics of my progress this weekend and post again soon.
8 comments:
Gorgeous new yarn! Mmmm, the silk/rayon makes it sound luscious.
Brown just seems so fitting for fall - I'm knitting myself the Heathered Hoodie from Knitscene in chocolate brown, too!
Pictures Pictures!!!!
Love the color of your new yarn. A great choice for your cardi (which I have in my fav too). Happy knitting.
I was wondering I did knit a jumper once it was my first one but I had to give it to my mum because it didn't look right on me but it looks lovely on her. Was just wondering because it turned out a bit big what is the best way to knit a jumper - would you always do a tension square and use the wool they have mentioned in the pattern or can you use other wool? I am really wanting to knit myself a jumper just need a little help. Thank you from Northern Ireland
Lily! How do I contact you back? your name isn't linked to a blog or email.
Sorry about that - hows about you just leave your response on this site and I will pick it up from there not sure how to tag my comment to an email address and I am sure I shouldn't put it up for everyone to see. Many thanks Lily Northern Ireland
Hi Lily,
I would recommend trying a pattern and buying the yarn it recommends AND doing a tension square if you've already tried knitting a jumper and it turned out too big. I sometimes don't do tension squares and I've often used a different yarn, but if you're just starting off I would try to follow the yarn suggestion and knit your square to make sure you will get gauge and your jumper hopefully won't turn out too big.
Thank you so much for you help I am very grateful. Maybe if I manage to gather the wool to knit a jumper once it is finished I will send you a wee photo. But don't hold your breath could be a while.
Many thanks Lily Northern Ireland
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