I spent much of the weekend knitting the blanket. (Not purple.) And while it was satisfying, this kind of longterm knitting does take on a sloggy feel to it, for me. You can't quite completely take the ADDish need for instant gratification out of this girl, as it turns out.
So, late last night, I cast on the purple for a scarf. And this evening, I wove in the ends. That super bulky yarn will knit up right quick for you, hear?
I love the sparklies. For real. But, I don't love the feel of the 51% acrylic. Especially when it's paired with mohair which I am coming to realize is not a favored fiber of mine. No worries. I can easily wear this not directly on my skin.
I am looking to steam block it. (Kelly, do you have a steam iron I can borrow?) Blocking, like swatching, is an aspect of knitting I have yet to embrace very fully. But, these leaves curl slightly and blocking would likely help flatten them, making them more visually prominent. If the yarn was wool, it'd be a no brainer to block. But, word is that acrylic is blockable if done carefully (ie. don't stick the iron on those plastic filaments!)
Purple goodness. Love it.
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