By Madame Purl, on January 4th, 2011 This lovely yarn was from 4 ounces of roving that was purchased back at the WI Sheep and Wool.
This is from River’s Edge Fiber Arts. It was much brighter before setting the twist. The bleeding was bad with this one. I should’ve gotten the vinegar out earlier. I’m not sure on the size [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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