This is Renfrew from Jane Richmond's Island knit in Voolenvine's McGuiness worsted in the Nevermore color way. It's a purple-y grey, like the outside of an avocado. (This base is discontinued, but the color way can still be found in her shop. )
I've been working hard on my re-knit of Drift's Ridge, this time without changing my gauge a stitch per inch, and Dragonflies. But sometimes I just want to play with a colorful, hand dyed skein.
I knit this hat on the way to Houston for a Brandon Sanderson book signing with my husband and sister. You will hear me geek out about this later. It was a belated birthday gift, though we sort of call everything I want to do in January and February a belated birthday gift:
"I need this yarn. You know I just had a birthday... "
"Can I get this record... it is a week before my birthday!"
"Oh, a pony...birthday!!"
It's expected of me.
Of course that can also play out like this:
"Sure, Michelle, I'll grab some non-stick cooking spray on my way home from work. It is your birthday..."
"Wait, no, I scooped the litter yesterday, for your birthday."
You get the idea. Birthdays are all about manipulation. Like when my daughter hangs out with her fiancé instead of us, I can say," Did you guys have fun together for my birthday?"
I'm kidding, except for the yarn and record thing.
My daughter was a good sport to run outside and take these photos in blinding midday light when she had lots of homework to do. Her reward was a free photo-bombing pass.
Okay, so Renfrew. It's knit inside out, which feels like a special trick, and features a mock cable that I love.
It seems made for a beautiful, semi-solid colorway. I've changed my mind about what skein I wanted to use for this several times. I usually only get hand dyed yarn for accessories, to save money, and I'd collected a few that could work. I finally went with the more solid of the lot and am glad I did.
I used size 5 needles- always bamboo, these days, so my gauge isn't sloppy. And I had more than enough yarn leftover for a good sized swatch to add to swatch blanket collection. I'm about ready to photograph what I have collected for it so far.
That's going in my queue now. Really lovely!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI kust knit Renfrew over the holidays, in a somewhat similar colour. I really enjoyed it as well. Oh, and happy belated birthday....
ReplyDeleteAnother cute hat! And beautiful pictures with your daughter and your dog. I love the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute hat, the shape and stitch patterns look so pretty, especially in that lovely yarn. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteNOTE: For some reason, blogger has decided that I don't need to follow you anymore. I'm in the middle of arguing with them about it, so please forgive any late comments on your latest posts as I catch up. :)
Beautiful! I think you picked the perfect skein. I gave my Renfrew away. That means I better make another, I guess. :) John let me have my birthday for about three weeks this year, so I know what you mean, haha.
ReplyDeleteAnya, good project for carrying around in your purse, or a day trip. I love learning new techniques like the pseudo cable!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monica! I had a really good birthday. I'm going to go check out your Renfrew now.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elena! Seems like you've mentioned it being dark during your winters. I wish I could send some sunshine your way. That's one thing we do get in wintertime.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heather! I had a mess when I first switched to Disqus. My problem now is rapid fire liking and unliking everything on Instagram and Facebook. That and awful auto correct blunders.
ReplyDeleteHa, I save up everything I want for January:). Your Renfrew was so nice in light pink. The cable stitches were so clear. I toyed with a similar color for mine, but the yarn was more variegated, so I decided not.
ReplyDeleteThat happened when we were living in Belgium. It's already completely dark at 5 pm in winter. Luckily it's different in Spain and it's also a lot sunnier than the grey Belgium. Anyway, I accept your sunshine and surely warmth. It's lovely sunny here but very cold.
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