Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Knitting News...

My friend Doris recently introduced me to Recycled Silk Sari yarn and I am so hooked! Apparently this yarn is hand spun from the silk threads left over after a sari has been woven. So, each skein is different and the colorways always a surprise.
I just finished knitting my first (long) silk scarf in this beautiful diagonal drop stitch pattern and just love it!! The colors are amazing and the scarf is oh so very soft! Have any of you worked with this yarn before?

Of course, the scarf is available in my Etsy shop!
Posted by Silke Powers at 9:58 AM
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18 comments:

  1. illustration poetryAugust 10, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    no... :(( im lousy at knitting

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  2. VictoriaAugust 10, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Just gorgeous Silke..the colors are very vibrant and rich...looks like such fun to create these treasures.

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  3. Cathy BuetiAugust 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful work Silke! So pretty! Love the colors! I have never seen yarn like this. I don't knit (never got the hang of it!) but like to crochet. And I love yarn that has so many colors you never know what it will look like until its done!

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  4. DianeAugust 10, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Very beautiful, Silke!

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  5. Anne Huskey-LockardAugust 10, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    I wish I could comment in color......
    I am completely, utterly, thoroughly PEA-GREEN with envy for that yarn!
    Harrumph!
    But I love you anyway and the scarf is beautiful!

    TSUP!
    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  6. brandiAugust 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    ~this is ever so beautiful delicate and feminine...i l♥ve silk and the thought that it is recycled is even more tempting...i am working with very tiny threading proving challenging and requiring a bit more patience as it easily breaks...is this strong or fragile? i will have to look into it! thank you so for sharing such a gorgeous hademade piece...warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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  7. PoetessWugAugust 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    No, Silke, I have never even heard about this kind of yarn before. But it sure looks beautiful with all of the colors going through it! Great piece!

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  8. KolleenAugust 10, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    so beautiful silke!
    i LOVE the colors!!!
    GOR-JUSS!!!!

    xoxoxoxo
    love and hugs
    k

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  9. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    oh wow!!! this is a beauty Silke!!! wonderful knitting!!!

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  10. steufelAugust 10, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Oooohhh, I love, love, love sari yarn as you know:-) your pattern is great!

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  11. audreyAugust 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Hey Silky!!
    This scarf is beautiful and so fitting with the name "Silky".
    I would love to be able to knit. Back in the stone ages, I knitted a cape for my Mom. I remember it being relaxing to do, but I wouldn't have a clue to even know how to begin now. Perhaps someday.
    It is wonderful that you have ventured out into other avenues of creation than just painting.
    ♥ audrey

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  12. DeborahAugust 10, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Beeeeeeeeeeeeutiful!!! Especially love the recycling part. **kisses** Deb

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  13. Doris SturmAugust 10, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful, Silke, and the colors are marvelous! I have never worked with that yarn but it sounds delicious!

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  14. Theresa MacNaughtonAugust 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    It's quite gorgeous, Silke. It looks like it has a beautiful texture - and the colors are lovely. Wonderful job! Theresa

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  15. KathyAugust 10, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    I don't knit....but that is gorgeous!

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  16. Lori annAugust 10, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    so pretty. i have heard of this yarn but i've not used it yet. thank you for the reminder, i would like to try it.did you make a second for yourself?? ☺

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  17. BethAugust 11, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Very, very pretty color palette, and I love the texture of the yarn!

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  18. Vicki BosterAugust 13, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Silke - this is absolutely beautiful. I love this yarn also - love that you made a dropped stitch design - so lovely! Wont last long in your shop!

    Vicki

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