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The folks at Quince & Co confess to a strong bias toward
natural fibers, be they soft and sensuous or rustic and sturdy. They also think
businesses can be good citizens—should be good citizens—without making too much
of a fuss about it. The wool at Quince
& Co is sourced from American sheep and other fibers come from earth
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I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and
questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as
PrairiePiper. My business site is www.longaberger.com/paula
Pipeliner Notes
I read a note from Liz in Sheffield, U.K. about her new
found appreciation for Elizabeth Zimmermann.
Nature Notes
The Spicebush Swallowtail flutters while it feeds.
The host plant for the Monarch Butterfly is common
milkweed. Monarchs also feed on milkweed
as adults so they have a bitter taste to predators. Viceroy Butterfly is a mimic of the Monarch.
Smithsonian Style & Design: A special issue. September 2012 Better Living Through Imitation. Biomimicry Engineers are fining the designs
of the future in the greatest field laboratory of the past—the natural world by
Tom Vanderbilt.
It is blue-butterfly day here in spring,
And with these sky-flakes down in flurry on flurry
There is more unmixed color on the wing
Than flowers will show for days unless they hurry.
But these are flowers that fly and all but sing:
And now from having ridden out desire
They lie closed over in the wind and cling
Where wheels have freshly sliced the April mire.
Robert Frost
Needle Notes
Hyla Brook KAL
will start September 1.
Hyla Brook
KAL Ravelry Thread
Start
Date: September 1, 2012
Ending Date: October 15, 2012 (or whenever you finish)
Calls
for 2 skeins Quince
& Co Tern which is 442 yd of fingering weight.
See
the pattern notes if you purchased your pattern prior to July 19th. There is
one small error that was corrected. If you purchased after July 19, 2012, then
your copy is correct.
Tag
your projects: hylabrookkal
Skill Level: beginner to experienced knitter who likes a relaxing knit
Schedule inspired by Mel of Singlehandedknits
I am
dividing the design into weekly segments for those who wish to knit with me in
little bites. I am going to be the pacer. Each week we will have about 20% of
the shawl which is very attainable. You will have for example, a whole week to
do the border. There are two extra weeks built in in case you fall behind. Part
of the fun is seeing what others are doing so please chatter in our chatter
thread and share!
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| I might be a little wild and do stripes on my Hyla. |
Handy
Hyla
Brook Checklist on the Quince Blog!
Schedule for those who want to knit with me. Stitch count from Checklist is the
easiest way to keep track.
Week 1/Sept 1-7: 101 stitches in row or to end of second band of lace.
Week 2/Sept 8 -14: 181 stitches in row or to end of fourth band of lace.
Week 3/Sept 15-21: 225 stitches in row or to end of fifth band of lace.
Week 4/Sept 22-Oct 5: Ruffle or garter border
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| Wearing Vodka Lemonade and sniffing my next project...Tern for Hyla Brook KAL! |
A question from a Pipeliner,
Sarah:
Paula,
If I may impose a bit
on your time, I have a question. How do I know how to substitute yarn for any
given pattern? Some patterns that I like call for yarns that are very expensive
and some call for yarns that I don’t like the look and/or feel of. I believe
that I need to take stitch count and needle size into consideration, but I’m
certain that there are other factors I am missing. For example, I am looking at
the Merope Shawl from Rosemary Hill. How do I find a good substitute for the
suggested yarn on the pattern? I went to my LYS and was told it is just trial
and error. I am hoping that is not the case. Can you offer me any advice?
Thank you,
Sarah
Reasons to substitute:
- Want to knit from stash
- Budget
- Fiber preferences
- Availability. Discontinued yarns, backorders
Easier when size and gauge are not
an issue.
Look for:
- Similar weight
- Drape and
fiber content
- Price
- Stash
Use Ravelry to see what yarns
others have used.
Vodka Lemonade
by Baby Cocktails/Thea Colman
Calls for Zen Yarn Garden Serenity
DK which is pricey. (Had kit but link no longer works so it may be sold out. )Wanted
to use yarn in my stash. Brooks Farm
Solo Silk 2 skeins and Anzula CricketMCN.
Probably not a good substitute
because it is too drapey.
Variegated yarn and color worked
fine.
Sleeves are very fitted.
Like:
Lace detail
Sizing options although a
schematic would have been useful.
Detail on selvedge
Top down seamless so very little
finishing.
Tried on for Sarah, Charr, and
Bronwyn and my niece and they all liked the back detail especially.
In the Piping Circle
Danvers Parade on August 19…lots of farm implements,
tractors, and pick up trucks!
Update on The Netherlands Military Tattoo. We purchased tickets and there are 6 of us
going. 5 pipers and one drummer.
Rotterdam
Tattoo The Netherlands Military Tattoo
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| Vodka Lemonade in Brooks Farm Solo Silk feels great but is a little floppy. That is my fault! |
3 comments:
I had no idea about the "Yarn Ideas" tab on Ravelry! Thanks for the great tip!!
Paula, thanks for the show notes and pictures. Disappointing show for the butterflies this year. Didn't see one all weekend. Zinnias for me next year! Your sweater is cute on you. I like the drape of the silk.
thanks for the suggestion about using the yarn over increase method rather than the yarn between the stitches for shawl edges. I was working on the Daybreak while listening and identified with the problem of a tight, scratchy neckine.
Too bad I was down to the 3rd section or I would have use this increase method. I will remember it next time.
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