First new project this year - a knitted lace stole called Willoughby by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed, pattern downloaded from Ravelry. Knitted in two halves, progress so far from the provisional cast on (in green) are the set up rows and two pattern repeats. The pattern calls for 21 repeats for one half, some way to go yet. I haven't done much lace knitting for a while so I took a while getting the set up right. The 8 row pattern repeat is much easier than it looks and I'm enjoying knitting this design.
Using some of the Shetland fleece we had spun into dk weight yarn from our two white ewes (seen here in August 2012 after shearing).
The fleece was processed and spun by Karen at Griffiths Farm Mill.
7 comments:
uhh you got your own sheeps, that's awesome. Must be a good feeling to use your own produced yarn :)
Your yarn and the stole you are knitting are so very beautiful! I love knitted lace projects.
How lovely to be knitting with your own home grown wool Julia... I'm new to knitting and crochet just finished my first pair of gloves and my first flowers... I've definitely got a long way to go but have got the bug! I love the little houses...
This looks lovely Julia and will be extra special in your own yarn - look forward to seeing the finished product.
Ah, this is absolutely lovely! xxx
It's a beautiful pattern isn't it, and one I keep meaning to try. Your yarn choice is perfect, how wonderful to have your own wool!
What a lovely scarf - how wonderful to have literally seen the project grow from the very beginning (I wonder if your sheep will recognise it when it's done?)Have only just found your blog but it looks like a real treat - I'm off to explore x
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