Cashmere

Posted on February 02, 2007 at 10:35 AM

I've done some sample knitting for this magazine. It was so much fun and had me practising skills I hadn't used in a very long time. It also meant I was able to knit a pattern before anyone else - it'll be published in the magazine but I've already had access to it. Now that was interesting. I've designed knitting patterns myself but they're only in one size and were for specific people. I wouldn't know how to go about designing multi-sized patterns. And even though I've seen how someone did - there were notes and drawings - I still don't know how to go about doing it myself but was very interesting nonetheless.


Anyway, my payment for the samples was in kind. I don't mind that it was well worth it. I received these lovely hanks of yarn and a copy of the magazine. Each hank weighs 100g and is of the most delicious cashmere sock weight in a self striping monochromatic colour.


cashmere sock yarn


I don't really know what to do with it yet. It seems a shame to knit it all up as socks. With it being so soft I'm thinking maybe something for my new grandchild.


Decisions, decisions...

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Comments

Cat at February 3, 2007 09:03 PM

Ooh, Yarn Forward sample knitting - you lucky thing! I'm eyeing my letterbox hopefully for the next issue at the moment. The cashmere looks gorgeous and I've seen some lovely baby clothes knitted in self-striping sock yarn, ao that could work. Or you could make the new mum/yourself/other nearest person you feel like spoiling a shawl or wrap, maybe?

Pewari at February 8, 2007 07:28 PM

Oh that looks gorgeous - how exciting! Make sure to photograph whatever you decide to make.