Barbara Walker says the fir cone pattern is prone to pucker, and puckers I have! The yarn is Alpaca, Alpaquita Superfina, "Finest Quality Andean Yarn", 100% alpaca from Peru given to me by my sister. There is no information about this yarn's weight, but I would guess fingering. This yarn has had many trials but I think it's found its groove in the Shetland Triangle. The pattern starts with a little 2 stitch garter st, and is growing by the fir cone! It's taking longer and longer to finish a row. In the meantime, Totoro and friends decided to rehearse their version of Mirrormask on the cushy, but somewhat hairy surface.
I know one type of yarn I'm going to search for on my trip...lace weight yarn in a cheery color! I think I was going through some sort of Stevie Nicks black lace phase when I bought that black Zephyr.
I hope Alpaca blocks or I'm in big trouble.
8 comments:
Alpaca does, indeed, block! Fear not! It will be beautiful. Can't wait to see!
-Lisa
The alpaca will block out beautifully. What a lovely colour it is.
I am looking forward to seeing you block the shawl. The Totoro's look like they are having fun!
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I just adore alpaca. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Your knitting is absolutely beautiful!
Ohhh how I love alpaca yarn! It's so darn soft! Love your comparison of your black yarn to Stevie Nicks! LOL Her music is awesome.
Alpaca has so much silky drape when blocked - it'll be lovely. Trust in the blocking.
It is beautiful so far!
I am making the Fir Cone Square Shawl right now, so I understand about the puckering cones!
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