I stopped by Purl Diva in Brunswick yesterday and came home with these two skeins of Malabrigo Twist in Sunset.
Today I'm thinking, hmmm... maybe I should have gotten 100 skeins. Love.
Finished: Frukttradgard
Jonah and I took turns having the flu this weekend. Fun times. I was able to use some of my sick time to knit this fantastic Kelbourne Woolens hat by Melissa LaBarre.
Love. I saw the one Alana made and decided I must have it. I went to Knitwit to buy some Road to China Light and ended up choosing the same color I used for Jonah's hoodie, Grey Pearl, although I didn't realize it until I got home.
Remember this little number?
I guess I like this color.
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A new Thursday feature, questions from you knitters, answered for the benefit of all. I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below. Community answers are rich answers!
Today's question was about Lettuce Pullover, but applies to Wispy, Whisper and Featherweight:
Hannah - how is the original garment wearing? I’m concerned about the pilling and stretching with that Malabrigo Lace. Thanks!
I haven't found stretching to be an issue.
Malabrigo yarns do pill, it’s true, especially in areas that rub together such as under the arms. Here are some suggestions:
- sweater stones
and razor blades for removing the pills
- avoid wearing your sweater under anything like a jacket, especially if that jacket doesn't have a lining. You want to show your sweater off anyway, right?
- it shouldn’t pill forever! If you keep up with the initial pills with your stone or razor the pilling with slow down.
What is your experience, knitters?