So here's me taking part in What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday for the very first time! But I don't really have a workdesk at the moment... However I do have a WIP!
So here's me taking part in WIP (Work In Progress) Wednesday!
A little while ago I visited Woolfest, a wool based crafting fair in the lake district. I came away with numerous different goodies, including this rather beautiful skein of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend. A very very pretty wool, but one that requires a little work before you can knit with it. Mark is becoming super skilled a holding these skeins up whilst a turn it into a ball, something that really does require two people otherwise you just get into a big tangle... or alternatively a skein holder, a device I do not own, yet! I say yet as I have a feeling Mark will probably buy one for me just to eliminate his role in this!
However, I do think they look really pretty... both as skeins and when they are wound into a ball.
So this weekend Mark helped me wind this skein into a ball, and I started to knit with it. And currently it looks like this... a very long thin scarf! It actually looks thinner than it is, as it's curling back in on itself and will continue to do until it's blocked. But I'm loving the colour combination of this variegated skein.
And if you're particularly interested you can see what this scarf will hopefully look like, and get the pattern from Ravelry here.
So that's what I'm currently working on, and now I'm off to check out all the other wonderful things everyone else taking part is making.
31 comments:
Lovely colours Emma!
Love it!
Beautiful colours in that wool, it looks so soft too!
Hi Emma
welcome to the mad house, gorgeous colours, happy WOYWW, sue,
Very, very pretty skein.
x
that is beautiful, i bet he buys you one soonish !!!
hugs
Judie xx
The colours are Sooo gorgeous! I keep meaning to take part in Whats on your work desk but other stuff gets in the way and I forget...maybe next week!!
Hiya
I am always amazed at what can be done with a ball of wool, this is gorgeous beautiful colourpick
Joey.x
oh what a beautiful colur love it,hugs cheryl xxx
Hi Emma. I went to the woolfest at Builthwells. Aren't they wonderful places? Really love the colours in this wool and look forward to seeing the finished scarf.
A x
hiya Emma I normally WOYWW but didn't get round to it this week, I LOVE the colour of that yarn. I've just learned to crochet.... finally
C
xx
Mmmmmmm - lovely colours !
gorgeous coloured wool love knittiny myself
hugs
Lovely yarn and absolutely stunning colors!
Oh wow. I love that yarn. The colors are perfect for a scarf. I bet it's going to be lovely when it's finished. Keep us updated, please. Sorry I'm late getting here. happy belated WOYWW.
I'm such a dufus. I forgot to welcome you to WOYWW. You are going to love it here. That's what I get for being in a hurry.
Great you decided to join in. Loving the colours in your wool.
See you next week.......Happy Creating.....sorry i'm a little late!
xx
I love the colorway as well! My husband is currently my swift as well. I'm hoping Santa brings me one for Christmas. ;)
Thanks for taking part in WIPW!
It's gorgeous! Which colorway is that?
Manos makes such gorgeous yarn, and this colorway is beautiful! I sit croslegged on the couch and use my knees as a swift -- just a tip in case you're ever home alone with a skein!
Love the colors of that yarn.
I usually prop my foot up on my hassock and toss the skein over my knee to wind into a ball. It works great when you can't find a helper.
Gorgeous yarn. Manos always has the best colors. The simple pattern shows off the yarn beautifully.
lovely colors!
Gorgeous colours of your wool.Have a happy WOYWW day
hugs judex#20
How gorgeous - universally appealing colours - can only imagine how soft it is. Good choice I'd say, and isn't Mark a sweetie - not sure I'm patient enough!
Love your choice of colours
Those colors are gorgeous - you can't help but enjoy working with them.
Beautiful colour, love it. I'm trying to knit a scarf for a Christmas present, it's just a really good thing that I didn't specify exactly which Christmas!
Hugs
Brenda 90
I love the colors.. It is looking great so far.. hope to see it done on another woyww..
Hugs
Shirley Pumpkin #50
Emma, welcome. I'm a newbie as well (only week 3 for me). Thanks for joining in. Best wishes, Kym xxx (WOYWW No 36)
Looks lovely TFS:) x
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