I started another project, though it did come on the tail of finishing Astonish Top (pictures soon), so at least I didn’t just add to the ever-growing list of UFOs hanging around my house. This is a Vasa, which might be the simplest top I will have knitted to date. That doesn’t mean it’s not delightful. I’m changing things up a bit by using silk instead of the merino recommended. I’m also going to put some waist shaping into the back piece to keep it from looking boxy on me. Like this beautiful example, I might do some contrast color around the sleeves.This yarn was gifted to me. I know for sure the brown is Loom Speck Silk. The pink yarn feels like silk, but seems a little heavier so I’m not totally sure.
This is not my only new project lust. I set a goal for myself of not buying any new yarn to add to my stash until Rhinebeck (hurrah! I’m going this year!), and I have plenty of things I can knit out of stash. This isn’t difficult, but requires some discipline over my ooh, that yarn is pretty and I must have it impulsive nature. Ahem, all of the gorgeous speckled yarn out in the world. I’m talking to you. So, I am dying to cast on a So Faded, because I have plenty of sock yarns I can use to make several of those. I’m also enamored with Pink Memories, and have at least two kinds of yarn that will work for that.
As part of managing my stash, I’m going to give yarn away!
This is some Manos Fino (30% silk, 70% merino) that is beautiful, but as I have no current plans for it, it seems fun to give away. I will pick a random comment from the post next Thursday morning and ship off the yarn. I can only do shipping withing the U.S., because international shipping is quite expensive. So please, tell me what you would like to make with 490 yards of single ply lace weight yarn and I’ll consider you entered in the drawing.
I would make something for me, not a Christmas or birthday gift for someone else. (OK, so my mom who lives where it is too hot to wear knits would also get another coffee cozy which I use as swatches.) Or maybe a prayer shawl, which would be lovely from this, and feel comforting.
Wow so pretty! I would make a scarf I think.
I need to make some baby booties for a friend next and finish a handful of other projects, but if we are talking dream knitting, I would knit a Rosewater by Janina Kallio out of the Manos. The amount of knitting you crank out is impressive! Love your blog! Steph
Always willing to help someone with a stash problem! I have also been knitting from stash almost exclusively for about a year. (This does not include fiber. I have bought fiber, but I have been spinning it and knitting with that as well!) So I feel your pain – and wow – you are going to RHINEBECK! Worth emptying out the stash for. 🙂
What would I knit? Well, almost for sure a shawl. I am in love with soft lace shawls and scarves, and so would likely find one that fit that yardage. I have Nancy Bush’s Estonian Lace book, and have knit a few things from it, this might tell me it is time for another bit of nupps and eyelets.
Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous! I see a shawl. My own design of course!
This would make a lovely Eternidad Scarf!
I’m thinking about making a shawl. I’ve actually never made one so this would be a good opportunity to try 🙂
Oooh, I would love to knit a Wolkig cowl with this gorgeous skein!
It would have to be a scarf or shawlette I think, very lovely.
I think I’d make myself a matching hat and gloves. This looks lovely.
Lale Lace Shawl – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lale-lace-shawl seems perfect for it.
I would love to use it to make a scarf.
Have the pattern (ZickZack by Christy Kamm) that I’ve been wanting to try, but waiting for the right yarn. The Manos Fino looks sooooooooo perfect. Thanks for all your good ideas, by the way!
Love single ply and I’ve never tried knitting with lace weight yarn! I would love to try a lace shawl!
Ugh, I have major startitis too! I just just cant find my inspiration! But… for that i would choose a shawl. That is the one thing I’ve been getting a kick out of lately.
I cannot for the life of me get my comment to post! I’d love to win! I would love to make a shawl or a cardigan with a couple other skeins of Fino I have!
I think one of Brooklyn Tweed’s new laceweight shawl patterns!
oh that’s lovely… I think I would try Tartessos by M K Nance… or maybe gather some friends for it and use it in crazy stripes tee by atelier alfa!!
I’d make a sweater for my granddaughter – she’s 3.
Most definitely a shawl…just not sure which one as of yet 🙂
I would have a perfect balancing color for a two color stripe shawl…I have a gorgeous skein of lace fingering in Merino that had been languishing in my stash for 3 years… This is it’s partner!! Mop Lover on Ravelry
I would definitely make a shawl out of it! From my saved patterns on Ravelry, I’m thinking either the Aglow or Mermaid’s Song shawl.
OH! I love this yarn! I made a Frisson shawl with this same yarn and the knitting was blissful because the yarn is so soft and marvelous. I think this one would become a Jindabyne shawl.
Baby sweater for greatgrandson due in November.
I’d make a lacy small shawl, cowl or infinity scarf for my sister – her neck always gets cold in the air-conditioning.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Don’t enter me in the draw because I’m in Australia, but I would make a floaty lace round yoke top called Ranunculus. It is beautiful and as it is oversized i think i could get the short sleeved version from one skein. I’m loving your blog! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3
OMG let me know what your Rhinebeck plans are!! It would be so lovely to see you again. 🙂
I have http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/100-grammi in my Ravelry favorites, and I think it would be a good match for this yarn. Thanks!
I would probably make myself a scarf. I’ve already moved into gift projects for Christmas, so this would be totally selfish!