A really soft cotton with eco-credentials 100% recycled cotton.
But the pattern called for aran weight. I knit up the tension square so many times on different needles but couldn't get anywhere near the gauge with the right texture.
Plan B. I have also coveted this throw over top for many years, in fact I bought the book to make an open fronted cardigan when I was pregnant nearly seven years ago and this top was the reason I started to learn to crochet because I really wanted it. I feel confident enough to give it a go now(I'll get the dog, the bike and the basket later...)
The yarn is great for this because it does not have much shaping in the body and the yarn has absolutely no give, it is like soft cotton string so it is ideal for a draping garment.
So what about the miette you may wonder? Well mum and I were in hobbycraft on Thursday and we saw this Rowan yarn on sale and in the 3 for 2 offers with brilliant yardage (200m per ball). I chose this teal/petrol colour and I convinced my mum to have the last four balls of purple.
We spent £24, wait for it.....altogether, our cardigans will be £12 each! We are going to do a knit-a-long together to pick each others brains as we go. As I went back to the car she shouted, "Don't start without me!"
I won't I thought because I have a throw over top to finish first! Jo x
That's a bargain! I'm doing a knit a long with my sister but she is ahead of me now! I might have to have a trip to hobbycraft to see if that offer is still on. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do and a lovely way to include your Mum. A complete bargain for a cardigan, good for you, I love a bargain. Sadly I don't live anywhere near a hobbycraft.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea if a knit-a-long with your mum! My mum would love that too. The yarn you bought is gorgeous and £12 for a cardigan is pretty great.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Ya gotta love a bargain! Especially a bargain that involves Rowan! I look forward to seeing these take shape - the colours you chose are gorgeous...Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic price. I was in my local Hobbycraft last week , I wish they had, had a sale then, love your colour choice. Mmm I wonder if I can fit in a Hobbycraft visit today.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your new tops will be lovely, I like the throw over yarn, shame that it didn't work for what you wanted it to do, but it will be great as the throw over top. Your Rowan purchase was a steal!! When I saw the pile of yarn I thought, gosh that must have cost a fortune as it seems to be so expensive now. So it has probably worked out really well as now you will have two great tops instead of just one! xx
ReplyDeleteOh that's a proper bargain! So that's two cargians you'll be making then :-p I need to get some photos of my jumper, it's finally finished but I think it could do with some embellishing. I also got a huggge ball of Stylecraft Aram which I'm going to make a cardigan from
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have two beautiful new sweaters. I'm sure your mum's will be gorgeous as well. It's wonderful that you both love to knit, it must be a nice way to spend time together.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so excited for you! You've got me wanting to make something now too. So glad you found a use for that cotton yarn, and you got the worsted yarn on 3 for 2, even better! I could never knit a garment but am just starting to feel confident enough to crochet something. I saw a lovely pattern recently on Coco Rose Diaries blog - now I just need to save up for the yarn! xx
ReplyDeleteI also have that pattern saved in my Ravelry Library. It is useful to hear what yarns it can be made in.
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How wonderful that you can do a knit along with your mom! That is just so much fun and so nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of! And what an amazing price when all is said and done! I can't wait to see the progress! Happy weekend you! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, you are going to be busy.
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I love those colours ... I think you have a love for blue too ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love the Miette, I think it is the best pattern, very straight forward and easier than it looks. The yarn you picked out will be perfect for it. I love mine and am thinking about making another one very soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith