Fairisle is mainly shades of green from palest mint to deep jade with a bit of grey in the mix.
On this Magilly I was quite nicely surprised at some of the colours that emerged. I was expecting mostly blue and turquoise when looking at the ball and thought it may be a bit brash against the other colours. But when I started working it up that was not the case at all.
So far I'm enjoying all of the colours and love to see how each square turns out so differently. More squares to come soon.
The yarn is lovely to work with, it is soft and flowing and the squares seem to almost make themselves. The composition is 60% acrylic, 25% cotton and 15% wool.
So far I haven't got a favourite, but I haven't used the Seagrass yet!
The squares have taken a bit of a back seat at the moment while I make a dog blanket for a friend.
Now the purchases;
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| A sea glass marble for my collection. |
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| Fabric to make some little hearts, took this at Easter and forgot to post it! |
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| Cotton yarn for face cloths. |
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| Some yarn with Merino to edge the Billy Blanket squares, see here |
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| A pot of hyacinths |
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| A little charity shop find. |
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| That looks lovely with some white chrysanthemums. |
I can't wait till the weekend so I can get cracking on some bits! I am still adding to my Ripple and to the wiggly worm project that isn't a wiggly worm at all now, but something looking quite good! Something I am very, very pleased with and will show you soon.
Well, I have to go and be a mum now as both children are back from the library and tea is the next job. They both wanted Pepperoni omelette and salad tonight so that's an easy one, got some crusty bread too, must dash.
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| A little glass bowl full of ends from my squares :-) |
Hi Rowen, just popped across from Ada's blog. Reading your 'about me' bit, I think I can empathise a lot! I am on a hiding to nothing trying to keep some control of my life by getting a bit more organised. I never used to be this chaotic! That's retirement for you.
ReplyDeleteLove your fairisle squares, I adore the colours and the blocks have a look of whats her name the woman that crochets those beautiful scarves in very fine wool - see - I'm slowly losing my mind!
I'm doing pasta with leeks and mushrooms with a huge dollop of wild garlic pesto which I have been making and telling the world about for the last week! Have a lovely sunny weekend - please let it last tip tomorrow!!
Hi Lynne, thanks so much for visiting and leaving a lovely comment. I'm not sure which woman you mean with regard to the scarves so I must be losing my marbles too :-) I've nipped over and read about the wild garlic, it sounds delicious. Been sunny here today so hoping for more tomorrow, hope you visit again soon, Rowen x
DeleteI love these colours Rowen, that mixed wool is nice....as you know I'm painting my wardrobes Aqua, it's really making me want to visit the sea, wish I lived closer! :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada :-) I am very lucky I think, moved here years ago with my parents when I was around 13. Would hate to go back to a town now. Rowen x
DeleteWhat wonderful colours in that wool it matches the beautiful sea glass on your banner. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. They are just my sort of colours and I do have a thing about sea glass :-) Rowen x
DeleteLove the crofters dk..stuggling to track it down locally though.
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Hi Sue, I only have a very small shop that sells yarn where I live and they only stock James C. Brett! I get most of mine online, usually Deramores as they deliver next day. It's swings and roundabouts really as their yarn may be a bit more expensive but they do regular discounts and if you order over £25 worth delivery is free. I've ordered from other places where the yarn is cheaper but you get stung for postage! Also Deramores customer service are very helpful. Rowen x
DeleteHi thanks...Sirdar only supply retail so I can't get it at my wholesaler, just wanted a couple of balls to try before I start stocking up lol. But thanks for the help...been told John Lewis stock it so might try there next.
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Hello Rowen, I love your lovely yarn and all its beautiful colors that look like the coastal colors of the sea.. I love your collection of sea shell. Your collection of bottles are wonderful and their colors reflect the sea...Hopefully one day you will find some sea glass too... I have searched and search for sea glass and have not found any yet but I am still searching... VBG I am your newest follower... Lovely blog. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, thanks for visiting and for your lovely comments, it's great to have another follower :-) I haven't given up the search for sea glass I am ever hopeful! I just don't think we have the right beach! I've had a quick look at your blog, you are very talented and have some lovely things. I will be adding you to my blog roll, Rowen x
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