I thought quite a lot about the Palindrome Scarf. A simple pattern with broad sections of knits and pearls... essentially a reversible stockinette scarf.... I do think that scarves should always be reversible.... or a least the reverse should not look like the back or the inside. ;-)
Since the scarf is supposed to be long... and I like long scarves, I also thought this would be a good choice since I only have the one hank. I could knit until the scarf is so long that I trip over it, or until I ran out of yarn... which ever came first. ;-)
But...
The yarn is really too scratchy to use as a scarf... so after many needle sizes and much deliberation, I am now working on a gently-cabled hat.
I really like how the little slubs of color are popping out, but not taking over.... which, I think, is the beauty of Donegal Tweed.
But...
I'm thinking that the yarn will still be too scratchy on the forehead for a hat.
One of my comadres suggested a Qiviut liner, which would be luxurious. Another had suggested a vest, but I haven't found any patterns I'm crazy about. I am also having the thought about (finally?) setting up my loom and using it in a weaving of some sort.
I have only about 350 yards. So, do any of you awesome, Fiberistas have a wonderfully, simple-looking pattern that I may be missing?
Thanks and Happy Fiber Arts Friday.
I didn't know what a Qiviut liner was so I googled it, but didn't come up with a suitable answer. I'm guessing it super soft? Now I just want to see what you come up with for the yarn. It is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'd say some sort of outter-wear for sure, a vest or shrug, like this:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circular-shrug
You can make it longer or shorter, with or without sleeves. I love tweed yarns for the color variation, makes any finished project look interesting.
What about washing it when the hat is done with hair conditioner? I did this for a scratchy yarn sweater and it is now much softer.
ReplyDeleteThe wool looks really lovely. I too am curious now about the Qiviut liner? So perhaps that is what you should make.
ReplyDeleteQiviut is the wool from a Muskox. Very, very soft.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read about Qiviut, I've heard of it in spinning, very feather like I understand? Love this yarn, the tweedy look is so quaint.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a shrug or even a lightweight cardi.
ReplyDeleteSorry, got nothing. LOL! But love the color. I have tons of chartreuse Donegal I WAS making a sweater of. But realized that a Donegal Tweed pullover would just be too hot for my "age". Haha
ReplyDeleteA mitten pattern I have uses laceweight angora yarn to knit a lining for the cuffs -- which might work for the hat. Which I agree is looking loverly!
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