A couple of weeks ago I visited a new knitting/sewing store in Denver, Fabric Bliss. I found a yarn that I'd never seen before: Rowan by Amy Butler Belle Organic DK. I couldn't resist picking up one ball to do a test swatch and I chose color #002, Cornflower. It's 50% organic wool and 50% organic cotton. My first impression is very favorable. It's soft and has excellent stitch definition. One day I may get a sweater's worth. There are many pretty colors to choose from, so it will be hard to decide, but I do really like this particular shade. I thinking that a cabled cardigan would be nice. Perhaps with some silver buttons.
In the meantime, I've found a perfect little project. I'm using this yarn to knit a dress, hat and coat for Queen Elizabeth II. The knitting of the dress is finished. Both pieces are identical. I just need to sew the front and back together.
Look at the waist shaping. It appears that Her Majesty has a nice figure hiding under her coat! This will probably be a long-term project as it's going to be a Christmas gift. But, with all the talk about the Royal wedding, I was in the mood to start it now. Besides, I had this nice new yarn to try out.
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I've been trying to make time to visit Fabric Bliss for weeks. Really need to check it out. The queen's dress is adorable!
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