Every now and again, I ask myself (as you may be asking yourself as you check out the photo), why would anyone knit a sweater full of holes out of alpaca? I just have this *thing* going on in my head. I think it WILL be warm. Much as in the same way that mohair is warm. It won’t be a windy day sweater, that’s for sure. 😉 The back, one sleeve and half of the first front side is done. I still feel the same way about it.
Just a note about public libraries. I love them. I guess I always have. The "CLAN" system, that’s what they call it here… lots of libraries linked together, is fabulous. This morning I was able to go to the library’s website, plug in the bar code on my library card, and reserve (order up) books from my new reading list. Carol, I’ll be getting to you for suggestions next. Meanwhile, I am psyched!
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7 responses to “shadowy progress”
I’m a big fan of the online library system, too. On my “To Do” list for today is to put that Dogtown book on hold.
I don’t question an alpaca or wool sweater with holes in it. It’s often the perfect amount of warmth without suffocating. Before I knitted, I would actually LOOK for netting-type or lace sweaters for that very reason. We only need the heavy-duty wool sweaters for my house, coz I keep it so cold in the winter! So both types are needed. I just love the vine lace.
I think it makes perfect sense. Those of us who are both warm and cold need a moderating sweater that fits both body temperatures. Lace is a way to make it not too much alpaca.
Try the Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Was poking in the RISD bookstore and looked at was required reading for some of the english classes…I do go to extremes, anyway this was one of the books. Could not put it down. It is a memoir. Go to Amazon to read the blurb…You know the drill..then to clan to reserve the book. Oh yes, the new spin off, did I recognize my friend?
Not so much a comment as a question. I wanted to order some yarn, but I can’t find the info about how. I have been “window shopping” for a while and finally decided that resistance is futile.
I made an alpaca sweater with big holes (double yos) this winter, and it was suprisingly warm, but is also good for spring. It’s the best of all possible worlds.
Yup, I totally get the lace alpaca, it’s perfect for Spring.