Thursday 18 October 2012

New Yarn, New Plan

As well as the yarn I bought at the weekend, I do have another new skein to show you. So much for my stash reduction plans *laughs*

I ordered this skein of Wollmeise a couple of weeks ago, and after a small diversion to the post office, it is now in my grabby hands ;)




It's a gorgeous rusty orange sort of colour, perfect for autumn. I was originally planning to make some fancy socks with it, but as I was putting it away I put it next to a skein of Old Maiden Aunt that has been waiting in my stash for some considerable time...

 

I love the two together and am thinking of perhaps making another Stripe Study Shawl. I really like the idea of a subtle toned one, after the contrasting coloured one I made before:


It's a pattern I love, and the thing that I love most is that it stays on my shoulders, unlike any shawl or wrap ever *grins*

8 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! Mind you, Did you see Veera Valimaki's latest shawl - I'm desperately waiting for the pattern as I think it's stunning. Just away to find the link for you...

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  2. http://100-rain.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/varjo-shadow.html

    drool.

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  3. yummy!! delicious colours, so warm and inviting :)

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  4. The subtle colors would make a HUGE difference in that shawl. You should do it, it'd be lovely :)

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  5. Those colors are lovely together! Your new shawl will be gorgeous!

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  6. Love the idea of the subtle tones! It would be perfect for the gray weather!

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  7. Nice yarn. Good plan. Go for it. :-)

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  8. Oh it is so nice to see that shawl again, it is such a gorgeous project and an inspiration too (someday I'll knit one too!). Also, I love the red yarn, I don't think deep reds get enough love.

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