The other day I received a lovely package from Knit Picks. Included in this box of goodies were 4 huge 250 yards/100 grams skeins of their Provincial Tweed yarn - 2 skeins each in Caramel and Pumpkin Pie. Both colors are gorgeous. I can't decide which is my favorite, yet!
Of course, like Knit Picks do, they have a massive range of colors for the Provincial Tweed line of yarns that all just seems to go together perfectly. Like you could just pick any 2 or 3 or 4 colors and they would work seamlessly together. Check out all the available colors HERE.
Anyway, with new yarn, there is the struggle of what to make with them. I have these 4 skeins, 2 skeins in 2 colors. Should I try to combine the 2 colors, using all 4 skeins for a giant 1,000 yards project? Maybe use 2 skeins of one color for a simple project. Then, there is the question of, should I KNIT or CROCHET the project?
Oy!
So many options. Now the real struggle begins.
Help me out here:
What should these beauties become?
What should these beauties become?
Should I combine them or use the colors separately?
Leave your comments below and let me know what you would make. If you have a link to a project, even better, drop it in the comments bar.
Leave your comments below and let me know what you would make. If you have a link to a project, even better, drop it in the comments bar.
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I’m a beginner/intermediate knitter who enjoys making toys - teddy bears, dogs and dolls. I would make a bear geared towards autumn. Since your yarn is expensive, perhaps a pullover or a cardigan?
ReplyDeleteOooh, great idea, toys! Thank you. I hadn't even considered that. Do you have any particular pattern or designer recommendation? Yes, these yarns are not cheap but I'm learning to shift my mindset of using my yarn now and not waiting.
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ReplyDeleteI would do a Merging Ripples shawl. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/merging-ripples-shawl. I've already made one in grey and pink, but I think both of those would look amazing together. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/lilydragon/merging-ripples-shawl
ReplyDeleteThanks LilyDragon! Yes, this is a great recommendation. I was not familiar with this pattern - love the ripples and striping. Your FO is GORGEOUS (love your color combination)!
DeleteI agree! or a crochet version, like the Pina Colada shawl by Scheepjes https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pina-colada-shawl-2
DeleteWhoa! How did I miss this shawl? Even though the pattern is for DK weight yarn, the worsted Provincial Tweed should work just fine. Great recommendation, PLUS, the model has amazing hair. Thank you
DeleteI'm a beginner but I saw a tank top that used two colors of yarn used together like one. It was in "the yarn girls guide to simple knits" by Julie carles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation Jeanne! I forgot about Julie Carles's book. There are quite a few patterns that this yarn might work perfectly. :)
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