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November?

Never do I remember a November like this in BC. Sunny and warm and leaves coloured like those from back east. 

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But on the yarn front, it's springtime:

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Project: Woven scarf (Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom, 7.5 epi, 72 ends)

Yarn, warp and weft: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend colourway 113 (Wildflowers) and Classic Elite Premiere, pima cotton and tencel, colour #5212 (yellow)

Thoughts: Not quite as soft and drapey as the Malabrigo silk blend I've woven with, but not bad. What a difference 30% more silk makes.

It will brighten my winter. 

 

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10 responses to “November?”

  1. Jane in New Hampshire Avatar
    Jane in New Hampshire

    I used the yarn that I won from your blog contest while in Italy. On my trip back yesterday I got stopped by security for having knitting needles. What the heck ?!?!? I travel all over for 10 days and not once get stopped but on my last check point they stop me. After a long discussion they let me keep them. Oy! PS Love that scarf you made above 🙂

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  2. evelyn Avatar
    evelyn

    Good gravy – I have got to get myself to knit night and meet you! I did not know you were a weaver, and that is the next thing I want to learn. Would love to pick your brain before I go out buying looms and such. Scarf is gorgeous.

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  3. Rebekah Avatar
    Rebekah

    Oh that is beautiful! I wish I could justify another hobby because I think weaving is really pretty. Maybe sometime I’ll find myself a lap loom.

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  4. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    The leaves are gorgeous. I’m thinking about taking a ride out into the mountains this weekend to look at all the colors.
    I’ve never tried weaving but your scarf makes me ponder the possibilities!
    I’m sure you won’t recognize my blog address at the bottom but I used to be at http://kimberlyskorner.blogspot.com
    Hopefully I’ll be knitting regularly again now and have something to post at my new blog.

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  5. LoriAngela Avatar
    LoriAngela

    So great to see your FO. I never tire of that colourway. The spring colours go with the blooming roses and magnolia.

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  6. Lorette Avatar
    Lorette

    Beautiful! How do you like the Kromski loom? I would also love to learn to weave.

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  7. Judi Burnes Avatar
    Judi Burnes

    Hi~ I would love to receive a copy of the herringbone scarf pattern – yours looks amazing. While trying to find the pattern, I got so fascinated by the pictures and your lovely story about Gracie, I almost forgot what I was looking for. Thanks in advance

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  8. Esther Avatar
    Esther

    Hi there! I love your blog! I too would love to receive a copy of your herringbone scarf pattern. Thank you so much! -Esther

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  9. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    This Woven scarf is sooooo gorgeous! I would have fun dressing this up.

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  10. sherry Avatar
    sherry

    How did I miss the weaving??
    I have a nice new one I need to learn to use.. will ya teach me??

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