Ode to the Fiber Fest, cont…
yum – Mocha Barny
The wooly goodness has left the BarnYard!
So far, I have the sleeves and back done on Missy Scoop. To bring it out of the Country and into the City, I gave the pieces (as I finished them in turn cause for some reason I couldn’t wait!) a hot soapy sink bath, then several rinses.
This could be called Ultimate Wet Blocking…
Then I spread it out to size on my rug and let it dry.
I’m diggin’ the Dk Olive on the Natural Grey – the ribbing has a slighty wooly-er, felt-y-er texture going on and contrasts nicely with the almost tweedy, mocha bod…
I’m also keeping track of how much yarn I’m using by weighing it with my new best friend, Mr. Digital Scale…
…see all entries here in the Complete Notes: Barny Yarny…
Updated Yarn Lists Here:
That was FAST! Wow! :-)
Beauty! And yes, mucho speed-o! :-0
I am interested in Mr. Digital Scale. I would like to have a new best friend too. Would you please give or send more details?
It’s looking good!
Are you making this one a pullover, or does the cardigan get steeked? Looks great! I’ve been to Chester Farms and have some Cestari in my stash, too ~
Someone went and bought herself a drug dealer’s scale.
;-)
I am attempting the scoop in Elizabeth Lavold Cotton Patine using a size 5 needle for the bottom ribbing and a size 6 for the body. It seems to be turning out….. time will tell. I wish I had your speed!
YUM – Cotton Patine – please let us know how it turns out :)
NAY, Maggi Dear – that is the Back from the Cardi and one sleeve! Fronts are stil WIP :)
I HAVE A DIGITAL SCALE! :P
this is absolutely yummy, and so autumnal. yay for the barnyard!