3.27.2013

serendipity

I am sure that you can all relate to the irresistible draw of an impulsive souvenir yarn purchase. You know, that odd one skein that you love to look at but have no idea what to do with. This was mine from last year's Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.


The dramatically variegated colors immediately jumped out at me. I snatched it up without a thought to what it would become. Now, almost one year later, a pattern has finally come along that I think might be well-suited to this odd skein. In fact, it was designed by the talented Kristen Finlay of Skein to show off the beautiful colors of strongly variegated yarns just like this one. See?


The little guy's spring break starts tomorrow, so this easy one-skein project will be perfect for (weather permitting) outings to the park and playground. We had a snow day on Monday so here's hoping that Mother Nature doesn't pull another trick on us.


(linking up with WIP Wednesday)

10 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous skein of yarn! That slip stitch shawl would be perfect for some variegated yarn I have in my stash too. Just like you, I've been wondering what to do with it! Good luck with yours!

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  2. That's a fabulous pattern for that yarn. It looks great so far!

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  3. What a great pattern. It's perfect for a couple of skeins I have lurking in my stash. I've queued it! Thanks for the suggestion. I think that yours is going to be really beautiful.

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  4. Oh my! It's so pretty! I'm drooling behind my monitor :)

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  5. That yarn is stunning. That will be a gorgeous shawl.

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  6. That's one of those skeins that could live in a bowl as home decor---so pretty! but, you found a perfect pattern. can't wait to see the FO!

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  7. Am not (usually) a shawl knitter, but this pattern in that slipped stitch coupled with that lovely yarn ... very tantalizing. I will look forward to seeing yours as it evolves.

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  8. It does look like a perfect pairing. Have fun knitting!

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  9. That yarn will be gorgeous with that pattern. I love that orange in the yarn.

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  10. Playground knitting is a wonderful thing!

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