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I just got a shipment of gansey yarns from Iriss of Penzance.
These authentic British breed gansey yarns are as different from any wool yarn that I have ever knit; as silk is different from wool. First, they are stretchy beyond belief, which makes them a delight to knit fast and tight. Second, they look like crap if they are not knit just right. I need knitting lessons!!! No wonder these yarns are not popular for general knitting! But for a master knitter, I really can see how these would be the yarns of choice. And, more than any other yarn that I have ever worked with, it is the yarn that I would like to wear when I am active in cool weather. That acrylic gardening sweater is going to get cut up into paint rags real soon now. Aaron |
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On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:42:01 GMT, spewed forth :
I just got a shipment of gansey yarns from Iriss of Penzance. ::jealousy:: But that's ok. I spent my August mad money on another sweater's worth of Bendigo since one of the knitting cronies is placing an order this week. I'm getting the 8-ply this time as I'd like to knit something on needles a bit bigger than 2.5mm but still have that gansey look. +++++++++++++ Reply to the list as I do not publish an email address to USENET. This practice has cut my spam by more than 95%. Of course, I did have to abandon a perfectly good email account... |
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Wooly wrote:
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:42:01 GMT, spewed forth : I just got a shipment of gansey yarns from Iriss of Penzance. ::jealousy:: But that's ok. I spent my August mad money on another sweater's worth of Bendigo since one of the knitting cronies is placing an order this week. I'm getting the 8-ply this time as I'd like to knit something on needles a bit bigger than 2.5mm but still have that gansey look. Ooo. I'd like to see photos of this at some point. I like gansies (ganseys?) and I'm wondering about making a Tunisian crochet one at some point in my future. We picked out all the stuff for the new house this week and finalized the construction plans yesterday afternoon. When discussing the fireplace and lighting elements in the downstairs living room, the designer we are working with asked me "What kinds of things will you be doing in that room?" DME just rolled his eyes. I got launched into a discussion about crochet and knitting, and proceeded to show her on the floor plan exactly where my proposed work area was, as well as where the wool and cotton would be stored (built-in shelves in that room where I can put big baskets of fibers -- I get hot flashes thinking about it). Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have actually built my yarn stash storage directly into the new house. My husband must love me very much to allow it. -- Threnody http://aff-the-fang.blogspot.com http://totallyhooked.blogspot.com |
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Threnody wrote:
Wooly wrote: On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:42:01 GMT, spewed forth : I just got a shipment of gansey yarns from Iriss of Penzance. jealousy:: But that's ok. I spent my August mad money on another sweater's worth of Bendigo since one of the knitting cronies is placing an order this week. I'm getting the 8-ply this time as I'd like to knit something on needles a bit bigger than 2.5mm but still have that gansey look. Ooo. I'd like to see photos of this at some point. I like gansies (ganseys?) and I'm wondering about making a Tunisian crochet one at some point in my future. We picked out all the stuff for the new house this week and finalized the construction plans yesterday afternoon. When discussing the fireplace and lighting elements in the downstairs living room, the designer we are working with asked me "What kinds of things will you be doing in that room?" DME just rolled his eyes. I got launched into a discussion about crochet and knitting, and proceeded to show her on the floor plan exactly where my proposed work area was, as well as where the wool and cotton would be stored (built-in shelves in that room where I can put big baskets of fibers -- I get hot flashes thinking about it). Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have actually built my yarn stash storage directly into the new house. My husband must love me very much to allow it. Wow! That is great! Congratulations. Higs, Katherine |
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On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:50:09 GMT, Threnody
spewed forth : http://www.fysh.org/~slinky/pix/fini...sey_lo-rez.jpg Still not the best pic, but the only one forthcoming until I get a new camera, as the thing has now decided to just Not Work At All whereas for a while it was just Not Taking Hi-Rez photos. Gotta love technology: I can get about 6x the pixel density with more onboard storage than the largest memory chip my now-dead camera will handle, for less than 1/4 the money I paid for the dead camera. That's progress. +++++++++++++ Reply to the list as I do not publish an email address to USENET. This practice has cut my spam by more than 95%. Of course, I did have to abandon a perfectly good email account... |
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On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:50:09 GMT, Threnody
spewed forth : Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have actually built my yarn stash storage directly into the new house. My husband must love me very much to allow Whatever space you've already reserved: triple it, you'll want it later +++++++++++++ Reply to the list as I do not publish an email address to USENET. This practice has cut my spam by more than 95%. Of course, I did have to abandon a perfectly good email account... |
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I had trouble getting uniform tension, and with the high stitch definition,
every stitch that was not exactly the same tension stood out like a sore thumb. I think it has to do with the elasticity of the yarn, I am sure there is some little technique that will turn that elasticity into a virtue, but there is learning curve standing between me and beauty right now. I had not knit anything that ugly in years. Aaron "Roger" wrote in message ups.com... wrote: Second, they look like crap if they are not knit just right. I am curious. What exactly is the problem? Why do they look so bad? Roger. |
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