Another thought on the top with the twist, what about a silk lace with bigger needles. It would be drapey and airy. Or you could use a mohair silk combo like an Ito yarn. They have one. Stripes are great, I would make myself crazy trying to line them up though. I've been drawn to Scandinavian and Japanese knits lately myself. Also immersed myself into my sock knitting, shawls, and of all things, gnomes. Gotta get those gifts made.
I just got back from Copenhagen and visited a couple yarn stores. Both stores introduced me to SpekTakelStrik. I am getting ready to knit the striped polo. The store I went to knitted the striped polo with one strand of Gepard Cashmere Lace held with one strand of Gepard Cotton Wool 3. The sample was so soft with a beautiful drape. I am using a cream and a gray/navy.
I would love to make the Sidewalk Tee by Spectakel Strik, and would also make a more “finished” neckline. For some reason, those edges seem to call to me for some simple embroidery!
Oh, Ella, you have such a positive and fun outlook—coupled with terrific talent— which makes your posts a joyful part of each day that you write. Thank you!
The demise began when people begin watching it and believing anything Fox News had to say. Of course they’ve been sued for millions of dollars because they lied, but nobody pays attention to that because they’re not critical thinkers are they?
I've recently gotten into learning to sew. Got a machine and taking classes. It's amazing. I'm not sure how I found your substack but this post is fantastic! Wow, thank you.
Another thought on the top with the twist, what about a silk lace with bigger needles. It would be drapey and airy. Or you could use a mohair silk combo like an Ito yarn. They have one. Stripes are great, I would make myself crazy trying to line them up though. I've been drawn to Scandinavian and Japanese knits lately myself. Also immersed myself into my sock knitting, shawls, and of all things, gnomes. Gotta get those gifts made.
I just got back from Copenhagen and visited a couple yarn stores. Both stores introduced me to SpekTakelStrik. I am getting ready to knit the striped polo. The store I went to knitted the striped polo with one strand of Gepard Cashmere Lace held with one strand of Gepard Cotton Wool 3. The sample was so soft with a beautiful drape. I am using a cream and a gray/navy.
I would love to make the Sidewalk Tee by Spectakel Strik, and would also make a more “finished” neckline. For some reason, those edges seem to call to me for some simple embroidery!
Oh, Ella, you have such a positive and fun outlook—coupled with terrific talent— which makes your posts a joyful part of each day that you write. Thank you!
The demise began when people begin watching it and believing anything Fox News had to say. Of course they’ve been sued for millions of dollars because they lied, but nobody pays attention to that because they’re not critical thinkers are they?
I've recently gotten into learning to sew. Got a machine and taking classes. It's amazing. I'm not sure how I found your substack but this post is fantastic! Wow, thank you.
Everything is so beautiful!! You are very talented!! You could do business in Brazil. Very stylish!!
Wow that twist top. Seems counter intuitive for knitting but I love it!