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01.28.2004 :: Grass Roots :: again
I confess, I'm obsessed with this yarn. It has such wonderfully complex colors. Leigh asked me about the colors because the Peace Fleece web site describes it as, "Warm medium brown heather with tiny bits of tangerine and teal." As you can tell from the picture, that description leaves out a few details. The wonderful variety of colored flecks is what keeps me fascinated while knitting with this yarn.
I've completed the arms for the everyday cardigan! (note: the sleeves are laying on top of a bulky, store-bought fair-isle pullover that has been pulled inside out - it's very warm and knit with wonderfully colorful yarn.)
Also, thanks for the thoughtful comments and questions about the status of my household plumbing. Everything was eventually fixed and nothing was damaged! Phew!
Posted by Mary on 01.28.2004 AT 11:50 PM
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So, so beautiful!
Posted by: alison on 01.29.2004 AT 02:12 AM
I get the same satisfaction from knitting Peace Fleece that I do from knitting with handspun. Except that with Peace Fleece, I don't worry about not having enough (a recurrent them for me with handspun!).
Posted by: Melissa on 01.29.2004 AT 06:13 AM
Sandy brought her Peace Fleece color card in to Knitsmiths and I must admit that I'm tempted to order a bunch of the light pink. It has so many cool flecks of color in it and I think it would look great knit up as an Accordion. :) Was great talking to you last night, oh giggly one! (Liv is ok, just tripped on the steps and scared herself. She was too tired.)
Posted by: Kerstin on 01.29.2004 AT 06:50 AM
Mary I love the look of this yarn. It has a good old fashioned honesty about it...just an honest wool. It's just wonderful!
Posted by: Sean on 01.29.2004 AT 07:45 AM
Glad to hear you're drying out. Thanks for the close-up -- that yarn is lovely and so are your sleeves. BTW< has your thank-you gift arrived?
Posted by: maggi on 01.29.2004 AT 09:32 AM
Peace Fleece is my favorite yarn. I have knit so many sweaters with the stuff. I have found tha tthe texture, loft, and ply can be different with different colors though. I also love the feel, rustic yet not scratchy. I too am obsessedwith the stuff and I need to get some of that Grass Roots!
Posted by: munro on 01.29.2004 AT 09:44 AM
The sleeves look great. I am so intrigued with this yarn. May have to purchase for next project.
BTW, KnitHorse site looks great~love the greens :)
Posted by: annie on 01.29.2004 AT 09:49 AM
So - you'd recommend the Peace Fleece, then?? ;)
Posted by: Lisa on 01.29.2004 AT 12:52 PM
I thought it was my computer screen...but the picture you posted of this color is WAY more beautiful than on the Peacefleece website! Thank you for that picture... is it really accurate?!! If so, I'm buying some... (course I'll have to smuggle it into the house at this point)... *grin*
ps I love your site...I had no idea there were so many addicted knitters out there!
Posted by: daisymayhem on 01.29.2004 AT 04:26 PM
I keep looking at people's picutes of peace fleece, and wondering how it feels to work with. Bloggers are a way better advertizement than the web site is. I'd love to hear more about how it feels to you as you knit and wear it.
Posted by: stonering on 01.29.2004 AT 05:53 PM
Lovely! I'm loving this sweater and am now extra impatient to get my peace fleece order in the mail so I can continue working on it.
...that sweater underneath looks suspiciously oilily
Posted by: Leigh on 01.29.2004 AT 07:59 PM
Wow. I love that yarn and those sleeves look fabulous. I can't wait to see the cardigan all done. It's going to be beautiful. I will most definitely have to get some Peace Fleece.
Posted by: Rayne on 01.30.2004 AT 03:13 PM
I'm crazy about tweedy yarns with colorful flecks. I'm glad I saw your site. How do you think it would do for a coat? I'm going to take a look at Peace Fleece.
Thanks,
Posted by: Elizabeth on 02.04.2004 AT 01:04 PM
That Peace Fleece is knitting up so lovely. That color! Amazing. So glad that you all convinced me to get some. :)
Posted by: alison on 02.04.2004 AT 05:34 PM
What a delicious yarn! Cardigan is going to be truly a gorgeous original.
Posted by: Lydia on 02.13.2004 AT 04:37 PM
I'm enjoying the little explosion of Peace Fleece that is showing up around the ring... what's the yarn like to knit with? Does is have a soft or firm quality? Can you wear it against your skin (i.e. for a scarf)?
It looks lovely knit up!
Posted by: Theresa on 01.29.2004 AT 02:11 AM