sienna+cinnamon+rust
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?
Comments
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.
Posted by: Diana | November 29, 2006 12:17 PM
Yum, tweed. (Nice shot!)
Posted by: Jan | November 29, 2006 07:43 PM
Lovely knitted fabric, rustic and tweedy, reminescent of the English country life. My fave sprortweight? Jaeger extra fine merino DK
Posted by: erin | November 29, 2006 07:53 PM
Beautiful! Lovely choice for the colour.
Posted by: Siow Chin | November 29, 2006 08:08 PM
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....
Posted by: stacey | November 30, 2006 10:28 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!
Posted by: gleek | November 30, 2006 11:00 AM
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.
Posted by: Jessica | November 30, 2006 01:48 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.
Posted by: knittingphilistine | November 30, 2006 02:24 PM
Ooh, the Equestrian Jacket is such a nice pattern! And the tweed is such a good idea.
Posted by: Veronique | November 30, 2006 02:56 PM
oh, so pretty. I need to be knitting with tweed now too.
Posted by: Krista McCurdy | December 1, 2006 04:33 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.
Posted by: jacqueline | December 1, 2006 05:52 PM
I love that tweed! What shade name/# is it?
Is it soft?
Posted by: theresa | December 7, 2006 10:13 AM
I love that tweed. I'm actually thinking about it for Rogue. What do you think of the yarn for that pattern?
Posted by: Stephanie | December 21, 2006 11:33 AM
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
Posted by: amisha | February 6, 2007 05:32 PM
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.
Posted by: gray la gran | February 15, 2007 09:44 AM