I'm heading out to take advantage of this nice weather and work in the garden. But I'm really enjoying participating in WIP Wednesdays partly to keep myself accountable on WIPs I wish to finish, as well as to check out the list of other lovely projects.
I'm still working my way through this list which I posted two weeks ago. . . . . 4 down, 5 to go, hopefully 2 more done by this Friday.
But I've been temporarily sidetracked by this little beauty:
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| Thanks for the pomegranates Betsy! And thanks to Angie for the Citron inspiration! |
The Claudia Hand Painted Yarn is called "Rubies Playing" so I named my project Ruby Citron in Ravelry, but I may have to change it to Pomegranate Citron. Not only is it the color of pomegranate juice, but also the yarn is staining my fingers as I knit, just like when I juice our pomegranates. I've never had that happen with a knitting project before. Hopefully, it doesn't mean the gorgeous color of the yarn will change when I finish knitting it and wash it and block it.
I mentioned in an earlier post that I had trouble with the cast on, but once I got going it was highly addiciting.
I finished the first section waiting for trick-or-treaters. Unlike past years, we actually had quite a few costumed kids knock on the door. I'm happy about that because it means we don't have too much leftover candy around to tempt me.
I finished the second section watching the Giants win the World Series! Yay Giants!
My progress will slow as each section grows larger, but I hope to finish in time to wear it during the holidays.
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How odd that it's dyeing your hands! Have you used Claudia Hand Painted yarns before?
ReplyDeleteThe color is so pretty. I hope it doesn't fade!
Wow, that shawl is going to be absolutely stunning! Gorgeous yarn. Also, Yay Giants!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I've made a citron... you'll be very pleased when it's done. It looks gorgeous already!
ReplyDeleteDarn it, why did I have to see that vision of deep purple loveliness? I have Christmas Knitting to do! But now I am going on ravelry to troll out citron. I
ReplyDeleteI love that color so much! I think I could even forgive it for turning my hands pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful! I have citron in my queue but it'll probably wait until Spring, I have sweaters and warm stuff to knit now!
ReplyDeleteI've never had CHP stain my hands before :(
Wow never had the staining happen before. Maybe a little white vinegar in a soak? Gorgeous color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour! I agree, it is more aptly called Pomegranate. I second the suggestion to add some vinegar to the blocking soak - might help the dye set properly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions! I will try the vinegar soak.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've knit with CPH. I'm glad to hear that others haven't had that problem. I do still love the yarn.
The color is so vibrant Shannon and will make a lovely Citron shawl. I look forward to seeing it completed and will rest knowing that you won't suffer another day with your allergies : ) I know we joked about latex gloves and masks, but could you imagine having to carry an epi needle just so you can get through a project safely? Funny thing is I can imagine any one of our knitting friends going to that extreme.
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