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A package just for me 



The manos scarf is finished (see previous post). Also check out this scarf pattern that uses manos. I think it is gorgeous - though I wonder what the wrong side looks like...

My package from Knitpicks arrived and I have some initial impressions. The Sierra is just not as nice as I had hoped. It is a wool/baby alpaca blend, but does not have the softness or shine that I was expecting from something containing alpaca. I did go ahead and start the vest, but it just doesn't seems near as nice as the one I made out of Misti Alpaca. The sierra has no drape and is kinda rough and puffy (would be good for cables, though). The gray color that i got is kinda dull. i think this yarn would be nice nice for scarves and hats, and the basicness of the colors seems good for striping.
 
 

In red, panache (the one w/ a little bit of cashmere) seems soft as a cloud. I have to get cracking on picking a scarf pattern for that stuff. So far, i love it. I hope it wears well.

i am really glad that I got a few of the color cards because it is really nice to see the colors. 

Posted: Wed - November 16, 2005 at 02:56 PM           |

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