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Another lace project

I’ve begun yet another lace sweater. This one is extremely easy, from the book “Lace Style” from Interweave Press.

The pattern called for a chunky-weight yarn. Yippee! Super-fast! I picked up some “Alpine Chunky 14-ply” by Naturally New Zealand Yarns (100% wool, 3.5 sts=1″ on US 9-10.5) at a brand spankin’ new store called “The Textile Arts Company” in Port Hadlock, WA. I would refer you to their web site, but it’s not quite ready yet. Nevertheless, if you are up for a short trip to that area, I would highly recommend stopping in. They have a fabulous selection already, even at only a few weeks old.

Even though the yarn is a bit on the scratchy side, I decided to go with 100% wool. It’s simply the most reliable fiber around. I know if will hold its shape, it won’t droop and look crappy after the first couple of wearings. I think it will work beautifully with this simple feather and fan lace pattern. I’m looking forward to displaying the finished results soon!

A sweater, complete

I finished my Blue Sky Alpaca sweater! Yippee! I actually finished it like two weeks ago, but it has taken me this long to write about it. It’s looking a little wrinkly in the photo. I was surprised that some of the crinkly-ness did not block out. Maybe on the next washing. The lace bit did not stretch out as much as I hoped, either. The last sweater I did with this lace pattern at the bottom was in bamboo, which drapes so beautifully. Alpaca and Silk is lovely, too, but much less drapey than bamboo.

Next post … my current project!