Alchemy Wabi-Sabi
Highlight
‘Highlight’ is an Eliza V Knits original! (Should be available for download soon: I will let you know when.) It is uni-sex cowl designed to highlight one perfect 100g hank of luxury yarn.
Speaking of yarn…
I bought this at Wooden Spools in Englewood, Colorado, during the Yarn Along the Rockies Yarn Crawl.
It is Alchemy’s Wabi-Sabi in ‘Dragon.’ Of singles construction with a binder thread, it is considered a bulky yarn at 86 yards to 50 grams. 66% silk, 34% wool – Yum!
I am using Addi Turbo fixed circulars, in a size to give a nice, loose texture. These are the older ones, in nickel, which I find very smooth and quick to knit with.
The silk content means the yarn is fairly slippery; you might try using wooden tips if you find that to be a problem.
Wabi-Sabi is absolutely delicious to work. I definitely recommend it, if you can find it. Pair it with a good clean design Like ‘Highlight.’
This pattern is wonderful to knit: Easily memorized, yet satisfying, it would be great TV or pub knitting, with a really beautiful result.
Off the Needles:
A Noble Cowl
‘A Noble Cowl’ is off the needles! I’m very happy with how it turned out, and I am sure the recipient will love it.
I did enjoy knitting this, but would definitely prefer a springier yarn if I should decide to make another one.
