Introducing Cascade Pastaza color 303. My niece asked me to make her a hat and sent me a pattern. I gulped when I saw the photo because it has cables. I've not done them yet but decided I'd print the pattern and take it with me to The Point because I figured that either Al or Alyssa, The Point's manager who is incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, would be able to guide me through it. I was right. The only thing was that the pattern called for malabrigo yarn which they didn't have in stock. Alyssa suggested this Cascade and it was the perfect choice. It's 50% llama and 50% wool. It's soft and, although it looks heavy, it's very light. I love this. The hat is about halfway done right now and I'm hoping to complete it either today or tomorrow and ship it off to my niece. I'm also thinking I may make a fisherman's sweater with this for Patrick when I'm a bit more adept at cables and ready to make a sweater. It may be a while.
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I'm so proud of you! Last night I ripped down the practice piece I had started and began anew with a heavier yarn and it is going much better and it looks nice and not a big mess. I am having fun!
I like the color. It reminds me of lentils, and since I love lentils, that's totally a good thing! I can't wait to see a pic!
I hope you enjoy knitting the hat. I was once scared of knitting cables, but they are now my favorite thing to knit.
I like the yarn, can't wait to see the end result. Vicki
The finished had looks beautiful! Great job, Susie. It's hard to believe that this is your first experience knitting with cables. I'm looking forward to receiving my beautiful cable knit hat!
YAY FOR CABLES! Now for my next request... ;)
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