Aloft! Oh, just wait until you see what I have in mind!
by Kelley PetkunFun , Inspiration , Yarn Add comments
I love the Belinda Shawl from Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne's second book, Mason-Dixon Knitting Ourtside the Lines. It is incredibly simple in design but the result will be so elegant.
When we received our samples of Aloft, we all started thinking about what we would like to knit with the gossamer soft strands of super kid mohair and silk. Watching the two open-work layers of the Belinda shawl move past each other would be mesmorizing but add in the glint of silk and the warm softness of the mohair and I think this will be a delight to knit and wear.
Look at the colors I've chosen.
Tarragon was a no brainer since it is the sort of warm green I enjoy wearing. I put several second color options next to it but it wasn't until I held up the Eggplant that I knew I had found my combination. All I need to do is grab a pair of Harmony needle tips and a 32" cable. The sharp point will make it easy to work with the fine yarn.
Mar 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM Absolutely love this yarn and already have several patterns picked out for it. Osne I'm anxious to get started on is the "Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles" Scarf by Melissa Matthay. More colors, please!
Mar 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM The colors are very lovely together. I just received an order with 5 balls of silver. I am hoping to knit Alice Tang's En Pointe Pullover. *crossing fingers*
Mar 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM Those colors are quite lovely but remind me of Barney the Dinosaur. I know, I know...
Feb 28, 2011 at 5:25 AM Thanks so much Kelley! :-)
Feb 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM Hi Mary, I ordered 3 balls of each color. I probably could have gotten away with 3 balls but I am paranoid so I went for the extra ball.
Feb 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM Hi Teish, I was also wondering about the cardigan. It would be perfect in Aloft but I am obsessed with the idea of two working together in the shawl.
Feb 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM I love how the shawl looks like ginham! (Plus, fashion seems to be having a ginham moment right now ... so you'll be working that trend in an interesting way)
Feb 24, 2011 at 2:50 PM Years ago I knit the "Rose of England" tablecloth as a shawl. I used a competitor's mohair/silk blend. Oh, how I wish Aloft had been available then (about 10 yrs ago). The price for 12 skeins was over $120! by the way, the silk in the yarn will make it easier to rip out (if you need to) than standard mohair. And the feel should be WONDERFUL.
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM Now just get a huge color range like a certain unamed *coughRowancough* manufacturer, and you'll have folks going nuts for mohair-silk! Seriously, I'm going to have to put an addition on the house now - THANKS A LOT, guys!
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:07 AM How much of each yarn in Aloft is required to make this shawl? (for us considering ordering both the yarn & book :-)
Feb 24, 2011 at 5:38 AM I've been wanting to make the Belinda Shawl forever! Can't wait to see your finished piece…I'm sure it will inspire me!
Feb 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM Love the colors.
Feb 23, 2011 at 9:21 PM We ALL Know I'd of Picked Those Very Same "2" Colors also!!!! I'm Such an Olive/Purple Lover.. Am Always On the Prowl for ThaT Combo!!! But Specifically THAT SHAWL THAT YARN BRAVO Bravo Bravo Kelley :))))) Can't Waittttt To SEE !!!! Absolute Winner !!! It'll Look Stunning with SO Many Colors !!!!! Awesome :)))
Feb 23, 2011 at 9:03 PM oooh! i may have to pull out that book and play as well! And you chose my two favorite colors (theyre even hubbys two favorite colors!)
Feb 23, 2011 at 7:37 PM One of my favorite knitting books. I am so happy that you now offer this blend of yarn. There are so many patterns I have wanted to make with yarn like this but couldn't find an affordable option. Now I have an exuse to go through Ravelry and all my knitting books and magazines looking for the perfect project that I had to pass by at first. Thanks Knit Picks!!
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:00 PM That's similar to the shawl I'm working on: Highland Mist from Carol Rasmussen Noble's "Everyday Style Classic Knits for Women." I'm using some baby alpaca I spun during the Ravelympics, but Aloft would be perfect!
Feb 23, 2011 at 5:03 PM Beautiful yarn and shawl!
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM My aloft is on it's way to the house. I can not wait to try it out!!!
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:31 PM delicious!
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM Interesting color choices... can't wait to see them knit together. By the way, I love all the Aloft colors...nice selection.
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:12 PM I'm eyeing the cardigan cozy from the same book and thinking how nice it might be in Aloft!
Feb 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM Love it! Its beautiful! :)
Feb 23, 2011 at 3:42 PM Um it's actually the Belinda Shawl. Just saying ;)