Definitely needed to bring a knitting project along on a business trip to Wellington and Nelson last week. Nights in hotels, airport downtime, knitting helps with all that. And what could be better than to make one of the designs from Mel Clark's "Knitting Everyday Finery," ahead of our book signing at Struan Farm next weekend?
Logistics required something simple and easy to transport, so I opted for the "Tweed Scarf" on p.41. The stash offered up some beautiful handspun 8 ply 60% merino 40% possum bought on a previous trip to Nelson at Fibre Spectrum, the artisan's co-op on Trafalgar Street. Love the waffle texture and the easy stitch pattern, the scarf knits up quickly.
Also proves the point that this design is both unisex and ageless. I suspect, however, it won't look quite so cool on me. Perhaps warm and snuggly instead?!
Love the way the yarn looks, and sorry...I'm all agog at "possum." Really??? ((0.o))
Posted by: Elisa | 05/08/2012 at 05:11 AM
Hi Elisa,
Yes, we have lots of different possum yarns here in New Zealand. Are you on Ravelry? If so, check them out there. There's a company called Touch Yarns that makes quite a few. It's the poor woman's cashmere--light, soft and very warm!
Posted by: Karen | 05/08/2012 at 05:57 AM
Yes, I found you through Ravelry (link on slipslipknit group). I've been trying to picture someone shaving a rabbit to get fur to spin into yarn and possum blew my mind. :)
Posted by: Elisa Ashley | 05/09/2012 at 10:48 AM