Colourway: Brume: 7skeins (two colours in one skein)
Romance: 1 skein (for ribbing on cuffs, hem and neckline)
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| Julie Asselin Hektos |
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| Colourway: Brume |
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| Colourway: Romance |
Ravelry: my notes
Added Notes:
When I visited the Julie Asselin both at Knit City, my eyes were instantly drawn to the Brume colourway. Somehow I missed the fact that I was purchasing two separate colourways, that were joined together, to look like one skein. When I got home and opened the skeins, I saw to my surprise, two colourways. Luckily, I didn't mind at all, as these two colourways were gorgeous. However, I had to rethink my choice of pattern for this yarn.
I immediately thought of the Clarke Pullover. Of the many sweaters I have knit, the Clarke Pullover is one of my most frequently worn. I knew that it would work well with two colourways, producing a much more subtle stripe than the original one I knit. Also, the cashmere and silk content would produce a very different fabric. (You can read about that sweater here).
I cast on Clarke for a second time. The original pattern calls for ten rows of the main colour and four of the contrasting colour. Having only bought seven skeins I knew I would not have enough of the main colour. Instead, I knit ten rows of the main colour, followed by six rows of the contrast colour. That turned out to be a good decision, as I only had a tiny amount left of the main colour when it was finished. I used a third colour (Romance) for the hem, neckband, and ribbing on the sleeves. I am very happy with the result, and I can see myself wearing this sweater quite a bit. The yarn was a dream to knit with and creates a luxurious fabric, one that I can't wait to wear.
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| Clarke Pullover |
When I visited the Julie Asselin both at Knit City, my eyes were instantly drawn to the Brume colourway. Somehow I missed the fact that I was purchasing two separate colourways, that were joined together, to look like one skein. When I got home and opened the skeins, I saw to my surprise, two colourways. Luckily, I didn't mind at all, as these two colourways were gorgeous. However, I had to rethink my choice of pattern for this yarn.
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| Surprise! Two colourways! |
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| Clarke Pullover #1 |
This is my first F.O. of 2018. Have I convinced you to knit the Clarke Pullover yet? It is an easy knit and it produces a sweater that you will wear again and again. It works well with any worsted weight yarn in stripes or a solid colour. What are you waiting for?
Happy Knitting!
