I can certainly say that for me, I am back scowering Ravelry, and reading up on all knitting blogs to see what's new and exciting. I think I am not the only one to be thrilled about the recent release of "Coastal Knits". Ever since I pre-ordered it and got the pattern for the Rocky Coast cardi, I've been obsessively thinking of the right yarn to use for it. I even knitted up a swatch in some yarn I already had, but I find it too stiff. It does not do it justice. So the search continues. I've ordered the sample booklet from "Quince and Co" , because I've heard so much about it, maybe it's a good choice. Anyone have any suggestions?
That cardi is gorgeous. I haven't seen Quince and Co yarn so wouldn't know what the right substitution would be. People are using different yarns for it from what I can see on Ravelry, but most of them are not tightly spun, like Malabrigo or even Cascade superwash. I'd definitely go for merino for such a cardi - it'd be soft and the stitch definition would also be great without being too stiff like with 100% wool.
ReplyDeleteI love Coastal Knits. I really need to get a copy.
ReplyDeleteSiga, thanks for the advice. I certainly agree that 100% wool is not the way to go. I think I will try Quince, the sample colors look great, and Hannah herself offered it as an alternative.
ReplyDeleteaksherry-I am thrilled to have another official follower...welcome. I already pre-ordered Coastal knits, can't wait to receive the copy!