Accessories & Yarn Porn

Posted on | October 23, 2009 | 2 Comments

I have some friends who’ve been gently suggesting that I design some accessories to help round out my sweater designing obsession. Although I’ve knitted a stray accessory here and there, I’ve never even thought of designing one. Sweaters seem so accessible and straightforward – back, front, sleeves – whereas the intricacies of a shawl or hat or gloves or mittens were mysteries to me. But accessories are also quick and a great canvas for trying out different techniques. Ripping out 150 sq inches of knitting is a lot less painful than ripping out a back piece; or even sleeves.

Enter the lovely Cecily, who sent me a few balls of Classic Elite Kumara, a lofty and soft merino/camel blend that’s perfect for a cozy cap.

I’m waiting for one piece of my hat to block before I proceed with the rest of it. Here are the skeins, waiting to be knit:
kumara

Speaking of Cecily and Kumara, check out Cecily’s latest line up of designs. You can vote for which one you’d like for her to release first. I’m pulling for the Kumara lace cardigan (first photo).

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2 Responses to “Accessories & Yarn Porn”

  1. birana
    October 23rd, 2009 @ 3:40 pm

    This is a lovely color and this yarn must be very nice and confy ;) Have a nice accessory design time :)

  2. carrie
    October 24th, 2009 @ 9:33 am

    oohhh lala. i have a couple balls of Kumara stashed away. so nice. :)
    can’t wait to see the hat!

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