tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post3457788161952899960..comments2023-04-14T06:15:03.191-07:00Comments on lacefreak: Swatching for the "Princess Shawl" (What do you mean I don't have enough yardage?)Lacefreakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-79675216841988098712007-11-05T14:06:00.000-08:002007-11-05T14:06:00.000-08:00Dear Kim,I did wash my swatch after I knit it and ...Dear Kim,<BR/><BR/>I did wash my swatch after I knit it and then blocked it. It's one of those yarns that will age better than it feels at the start I'm sure. It's not my favorite, the Lacis, but it's thin and sturdy. I'm sure I'll find something to make with it eventually. Just not the Princess :-)Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-90543607902845491502007-11-05T14:01:00.000-08:002007-11-05T14:01:00.000-08:00Dear Soo,The Habu is really nice. I think I might ...Dear Soo,<BR/><BR/>The Habu is really nice. I think I might have enough to do the Spring Shawl with it or maybe another Niebling. I'm waiting for my yarn for the Princess since I have the pattern. It looks like an interesting challenge!Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-17346858693641431662007-11-05T08:47:00.000-08:002007-11-05T08:47:00.000-08:00If the yarn on the cone is a bit sticky, try takin...If the yarn on the cone is a bit sticky, try taking a few yards and washing it. After reading about this on the Yarn Harlot, I would do that everytime. The yarn could become softer.Kim MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831831638854853986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-78745071864627717552007-11-04T01:14:00.000-07:002007-11-04T01:14:00.000-07:00Although I know you don't have enough of the Habu ...Although I know you don't have enough of the Habu - I'm selfishly pleased you swatched it as I love it - and will definitely look to add some to my stash.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see the Princess get underway.Soohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072821039582965057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-32821822823585949802007-11-02T17:51:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:51:00.000-07:00Dear badcatdesigns,I caved in. I was not going to ...Dear badcatdesigns,<BR/><BR/>I caved in. I was not going to start it until next year then I realized I was punishing myself for not getting the WRS done yet. I have decided not to make myself suffer and I will just be knitting both of them. I hope to get the other stuff done soon though. Sorry to tempt you like that. But maybe if you decided to knit it later you will be able to use the information on swatching to your advantage?Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-17113645231540439542007-11-02T17:48:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:48:00.000-07:00Dear littleberry,I think the Habu is beautiful too...Dear littleberry,<BR/><BR/>I think the Habu is beautiful too. I think I have enough to make the Spring Shawl with it so that or a Niebling project is what I will do with that yarn. I though I knew what I would knit the Princess in until I got the yardage information and saw fleegles blog. She's a great source for information and informed knitting choices. It's why I'm changing to US 0 and the 3/45 cash/silk. I think it will be lots more fun in the end. I will check your blog to see what you are using for Princess!Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-80459140374393413622007-11-02T17:45:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:45:00.000-07:00Dear Laritza,I know what you mean about not riskin...Dear Laritza,<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about not risking it. I do not have that much yardage of any one thing in my collection so I did place an order with ColourMart for enough to do the Princess. US 0 needles I think and 3/45 cashmere/silk in deep lavender. I'm waiting for it now but swatched it that yarn in a different color to be sure I would like it. I'll post the swatch but you already saw the same yarn on fleegles blog. That's what convinced me to go bigger and enjoy myself more. I don't need more tortue!Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-62689671159264125092007-11-02T17:43:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:43:00.000-07:00Dear Opal, It's not a color I usually get either b...Dear Opal, <BR/><BR/>It's not a color I usually get either but it looked so pretty when I saw it in person and it blocked really nicely. Still, I have about 2,400 yards and I don't want to have to try to make Princess from it because that would mean I'd have to buy more and lets be real. It's Silk! I could stand to do a shawl with the 2,400 yards but not with 6,000 yards. I'd go crazy!Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-75280212329842449512007-11-02T17:41:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:41:00.000-07:00Dear janice in ga,You have great taste! LOL! I lov...Dear janice in ga,<BR/><BR/>You have great taste! LOL! I love the color of the Habu too but to make the Princess in it, i would have to have about 6,000 yards or more and that is more than I want to spend. I will likely use the Habu for the Spring Shawl instead or a Niebling L-)Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-33519967027059517952007-11-02T17:39:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:39:00.000-07:00Dear fleegle,You know what I ordered now, but I al...Dear fleegle,<BR/><BR/>You know what I ordered now, but I also have some of the 3/45 in "Signature" which is like a blue/black color. See what you want to do with yours and if we pick the same color, I will do a different center than you :-) I'm going to stick witn US 0 and not use any of the ones I swatched in the blog since I don't have enough yarn in the stash.Lacefreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291336363387079445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-78429093784980482692007-11-02T07:07:00.000-07:002007-11-02T07:07:00.000-07:00You certainly don't want to run out of yarn on thi...You certainly don't want to run out of yarn on this piece! I am excited to watch you and Fleegle work on this project. You are severly tempting me but...I...MUST...RESIST...BadCatDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672942004338128905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-7091504212284867362007-11-02T00:02:00.000-07:002007-11-02T00:02:00.000-07:00Thanks for the swatching info, it's interesting re...Thanks for the swatching info, it's interesting reading despite already having my yarn and know what needles am using so better buy the pattern this week....<BR/><BR/>BTW I like the Habu one best too... I have some of the French silk and while nice as you quite rightly said not for this project....LittleBerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13161807446948103323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-53057337555516361552007-11-01T15:21:00.000-07:002007-11-01T15:21:00.000-07:00Pretty swatches. The yardage has me confused too. ...Pretty swatches. The yardage has me confused too. That is why I ended up with the spreadsheet for my stash. I am going to knit it with what I have the most. Either will be pretty. I refuse to buy more stash! I would love the cashmere silk I have from Galena but I know I do not have enough. No risking here either!Laritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380883584186444453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-29550539952987624122007-11-01T11:47:00.000-07:002007-11-01T11:47:00.000-07:00I'm with Janice, my favorite is the Habu lace. I'm...I'm with Janice, my favorite is the Habu lace. I'm even in love with the color and that isn't normally within my color range!Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721882634044972063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-48184289038087746482007-11-01T07:41:00.000-07:002007-11-01T07:41:00.000-07:00My favorite of your swatches is the Habu lace one....My favorite of your swatches is the Habu lace one. But I'm also partial to that color, so that might affect my perception. :)Janice in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642298460152468319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259281.post-79820180797619391082007-11-01T02:06:00.000-07:002007-11-01T02:06:00.000-07:00I agree that it's fun to swatch this one, which is...I agree that it's fun to swatch this one, which is odd for me at least, as I usually hate swatching. <BR/><BR/>Have you at least decided on a color or it is going to just be whatever yarn you decide on?<BR/><BR/>I can't understand the yarn variation either, but I understand it's possible to knit fewer border repeats, which would bring the yarn requirements down some. <BR/><BR/>I would hate to run out of yarn on this one, though. This is truly a *better safe than sorry* piece.fleeglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348327363198905898noreply@blogger.com