By Madame Purl, on August 22nd, 2010
Well, well…we’ve got a FO to show off today. Love, love, love how this turned out. I have to admit the yarn is still bleeding, but still love it. I started my Citron shawl, but don’t think this is going to work. It just seems a bit too busy. I’m thinking I’m going to have [...]
By Madame Purl, on July 28th, 2010
Remember this roving… So 4 ounces has become approximately 550 yards of this lace weight yarn. Not exactly what I expected. It’s more brown than I thought it would be, but still lovely. I’m thinking the next 4 ounces should be socks – a nice 3-ply. I don’t think I need anymore of this in [...]
By Madame Purl, on April 18th, 2010
I love these projects that are like origami knitting. You start off Raveneli by knitting the collar in the round first. Then you do a little more knitting and then knit up the back. This is where I’m at right now. At least this yarn and this pattern seem very compatible. It’s always nice when [...]
By Madame Purl, on April 8th, 2008
This past weekend, I also had a chance to whip up a Urchin. This is a great pattern and a fun knit. I really love how it knitted up. I had a hard time getting gauge. I went up a size to large as I wanted it to be large and cushy on, plus I [...]
By Madame Purl, on November 14th, 2007
So this turned out so soft and springy – it is wonderful. I was thinking more texture in the way of thick and thin, but I can’t really complain – there is a lot of texture and it’s so soft and bouncy. After seeing Julie’s beautiful fleeces come back. I finally got myself in gear [...]