Monday, August 5, 2024

Waffling

 I sold six puppets at the market on Saturday. I'll need to refill the puppet basket before the next market, in a month's time. I didn't sell any knitwear, which wasn't surprising because our weather is warming up rapidly. 

I finished crocheting my waffle stitch knee rug:


I really enjoyed making it, it's perfect for working at a knit'n'natter session, or at the market. So I thought I'd make another one. I bought some yarn on Friday, called Carnival, 80% acrylic and 20% wool, made in Turkey. 


It turns out to be a really bad choice for the job! The short, high contrast colour changes give a scrambled look that shows off neither the waffle stitch nor the yarn to advantage. I talked to the owner of the yarn shop at the market on Saturday and she said the yarn looks better knitted. I considered knitting a cardigan instead, but the wool is quite harsh to the touch, so I don't think it'll make a comfortable garment. I've decided to carry on regardless:




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6 comments:

  1. muskaanAugust 5, 2024 at 10:48 AM

    Great job!!! The strips I had crocheted years back are still lying as UFOs, LOL

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  2. God's KidAugust 5, 2024 at 11:26 AM

    You continue to do so much, I think you wear me out just reading about it all. ;)
    Your knee rug looks great!! :)
    Even if the 2nd one doesn't show the design it should be nice to use! :)

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  3. PennyAugust 5, 2024 at 9:26 PM

    What a shame the yarn didn't turn out as well as you hoped. In the photo the waffle pattern looks good.

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  4. picotsnkeysAugust 6, 2024 at 7:49 AM

    Interesting thought that knitting the garment, rather than crochet, would make such a difference with a variegated. Something to think about when planning what thread to use for a tatting pattern.

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    1. Jane McLellanAugust 6, 2024 at 12:44 PM

      Yes, variegated thread definitely works better with some tatting than others.

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