So, the other evening, after a tiring day at work, I happily found this is my mailbox.
Being new to yarn clubs, I sort of forgot to expect the second installment of my TFA Year in Colour, and it was completely happy dance-making to get this one. Tanis has done it again: dyed a color that is beautiful and unique. She's named it sprout (perfect, yes?) and it captures the essence of early spring. Seriously, I can smell spring when I put this skein to my nose!
Not only am I totally in love with this new color, but the accompanying pattern is by Julie Crawford of Knitted Bliss, someone who I've admired for a long time and who inspired me to start project: stash. Julie's blog was one of the earliest ones that I read and her style and voice has always been such fun to read. Her pattern for the TFA Year in Colour Club is a swingy scarf with fringe (I love fringe), and I'm excited to knit this. I'm sure many, if not most, of us learned how to knit by knitting a scarf. I definitely did and as my skills and interests grew, I abandoned this trusty type of project. Seeing this pattern got me thinking: wouldn't it be fun to knit a scarf again after all these years? So, thanks Tanis and Julie for reminding me that scarves can be challenging again. And I think this one will look great in my spring wardrobe!
It's so hard to go back to scarves after moving on. I hope it goes well for you, it sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteoh, I'm so glad that you like it! I actually found the pattern to be pretty engaging, so hopefully it won't be a typical boring beginner scarf- I couldn't do an entire lace repeat without referring to my notes, so it keeps you on your toes!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That yarn is beautiful! You don't see that color around very often, and I'm not sure why because it is very pretty. I also agree that it will make a very pretty scarf!
ReplyDeleteI received my yarn from Tanis last week. I love the colour, just like you. I'm thinking of using the pattern, but turning it into a long drapey cowl instead of a scarf, though. Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun thing to participate in! I can't wait to see you CO for May and September.
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