After finishing the painting, but the colours have not been set yet!
I am working on a small project. It is going to be a button up lace cowl – the Cleo Cowl or Collar. It won’t take too much yardage and could be knit and then painted or just knit with a fabulous DK yarn.
I am working on the painted version first. The yarn I am working with is Himalayan Silk from “One of a Kind” yarns from Infiknit. I love the natural colours and hues of the silk in its undyed state. This is a very “rustic” yarn, thicker and thinner in spots, sometimes very thin, but being silk – still is very strong. It started out a little stiff, but once knit, softened up amazingly.
Before starting – look at all the hues of the natural silk.
It was a joy to paint – it is steaming right now. I can hardly wait to see how the silk took the colours!
Happy Knitting
Lynette
I had never thought of painting a knitting project, it’s a very good idea, thanks!
It is a little like paint by numbers – you let the lace dictate the way the colours are applied. Have fun playing!
Lynette
Art and I were just watching the photos of your work in progress. He says “Amazing!” I agree. Lynne
Thank-you Lynne!
How is your summer going? Ours is finally here! Hope that you are both doing well.
Lynette
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