Perfectly describes this Classic Elite tweed yarn. It’s my rustic version of the Equestrian Blazer to be worn in the country walking muddy roads with my dog. Lately a knitted jacket is all I’ve needed with the warm weather this season. The yarn is knitting up nicely, structured but not stiff and the short rows give it a clean shape. I plan to start my Christmas knitting this weekend. I’d like to knit my dad a Shifting Sands scarf. Any yarn substitution suggestions -what’s your favorite sportweight yarn?
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11/29/2006 at 12:17 pm
Great yarn choice for the equestrian jacket. I think it will look perfect in the country. You know what yarn is really nice.. the Rowan wool/silk blend. Its a dk weight actually, but it has a nice sheen that would be awesome for a scarf.
11/29/2006 at 7:43 pm
Yum, tweed. (Nice shot!)
11/29/2006 at 7:53 pm
Lovely knitted fabric, rustic and tweedy, reminescent of the English country life. My fave sprortweight? Jaeger extra fine merino DK
11/29/2006 at 8:08 pm
Beautiful! Lovely choice for the colour.
11/30/2006 at 10:28 am
tweedy goodness! I so love the tweed – great choice!
my favorite sport weight is Louet Opal (maybe a bit lighter than sport) or Matchmaker Merino DK….
11/30/2006 at 11:00 am
oh, i just love the colors in that tweed. what depth it has! as for sport weight yarns, you could go with some malabrigo or something with a little color variation to it. i’m sure that pattern would be beautiful!
11/30/2006 at 1:48 pm
Pretty! I can’t wait to see the finished jacket–it’s such a nice pattern.
So I was thinking of making the same scarf for my dad! I bought some RYC Cashsoft DK for it in a dark greenish-brown. Love that Cashsoft.
11/30/2006 at 2:24 pm
Nice tweedy shot. Your country-style Equestrian Blazer is going to be super-lovely. I heart that tweed. As for the scarf, I’m a big fan of Rowan 4plys for some super-soft sportweight action…and the Rowan color palette is consummate.
11/30/2006 at 2:56 pm
Ooh, the Equestrian Jacket is such a nice pattern! And the tweed is such a good idea.
12/01/2006 at 4:33 pm
oh, so pretty. I need to be knitting with tweed now too.
12/01/2006 at 5:52 pm
what an inspired yarn substitution. the blazer is going to look absolutely divine when it is finished.
if i was making the scarf i would probably go with either jo sharp silkroad dk tweed…which has a bit of softness in it or even the debbie bliss cashmerino dk. but then i am fussy with yarns to be worn around my neck.
12/07/2006 at 10:13 am
I love that tweed! What shade name/# is it?
Is it soft?
12/21/2006 at 11:33 am
I love that tweed. I’m actually thinking about it for Rogue. What do you think of the yarn for that pattern?
02/06/2007 at 5:32 pm
hi there,
just discovered your blog through julie at fricknits… beautiful! i love this sweater and the rich color. may i ask what shade of the tweed you are using?
warmly
amisha
02/15/2007 at 9:44 am
what do you not like about the skye tweed? is it the yarn specifically, or just not a good match of yarn & project? i’m asking because i’ve considered ordering some from WEBS, since it’s such a good price.
thanks.