I like to try out different kinds of fibre, in spinning or knitting, so when I saw this bamboo yarn, I bought four balls to try out. A friend of mine told me that bamboo knits up quite 'heavily' compared to wool of the same thickness, so I thought I had better look on Ravelry for a pattern specific to bamboo. There were several patterns that used this wavy drop stitch pattern and I thought it would work well with the four colours. I'm pleased with the result. The pattern is easy, but requires some concentration. I started knitting the evening before I went to the fair, so that I could take it with me. But when I had knitted and unpicked a row three times, I realised that conditions were not right for knitting right then!
Lovely pattern. I haven't heard about bamboo fiber before, thank you for sharing it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat are you going to make with this, Jane ?
And does this yarn need any special care ?
So, do you agree? Is it heavy? Looks pretty!
ReplyDeleteWatermelon colours! I wonder what it is going to be
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pattern and colors!!!! Reminds me of summer watermelon!!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the way the colors all blend together.
ReplyDeleteThe term 'no idle hands' really applies to you! I see you're off and running again, on another project. Beautiful pattern and color combo! I haven't tried bamboo yarn yet. I'll be interested in your opinion of working with it.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours, and pattern going to look beautiful
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Yea leave the mentally hard knitting for home don't take it with you :) it is beautiful and my daughter bought some of that yarn and it is very soft too!
ReplyDeleteVery cheerful and light scarf.
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