Crafting Post
You'll need to be on Rav to see the pictures. Otherwise, I did what I can with descriptions. Help?
So, some time or other in the last three years, I picked up five skeins of Patons Rumor yarn in Spanish Heather. Rav = http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-rumor (It's a reddish grey mix of a super bulky, alpaca, acryllic and polyester.) I dreamed of making a super soft sweatercoat sort of thing with it.
I thought I'd found the perfect pattern - a funky cardigan, and started it. My beginnings: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Ayen/77-vine-lace-top-down-cardigan I then discovered some things about this yarn. First, it sheds like you wouldn't believe. Second, it barely shows patterns. I suppose this means it's good and forgiving, but anything with intricate cables or lace is just a waste of time with this yarn. Third, it's a little itchy. Now, this may change with washing, since it's machine washable and all, but I'm frustrated with it. I don't know whether to try a new sweater pattern, turn it into a blanket, or sell it for scrap. Thoughts?
So, some time or other in the last three years, I picked up five skeins of Patons Rumor yarn in Spanish Heather. Rav = http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-rumor (It's a reddish grey mix of a super bulky, alpaca, acryllic and polyester.) I dreamed of making a super soft sweatercoat sort of thing with it.
I thought I'd found the perfect pattern - a funky cardigan, and started it. My beginnings: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Ayen/77-vine-lace-top-down-cardigan I then discovered some things about this yarn. First, it sheds like you wouldn't believe. Second, it barely shows patterns. I suppose this means it's good and forgiving, but anything with intricate cables or lace is just a waste of time with this yarn. Third, it's a little itchy. Now, this may change with washing, since it's machine washable and all, but I'm frustrated with it. I don't know whether to try a new sweater pattern, turn it into a blanket, or sell it for scrap. Thoughts?