Knitting with Your Handspun?

I just started working on a Baby Surprise Jacket with my Koolaid-dyed hand spun yarn:

What projects are you working on using your hand spun yarn? What have you made from yarn you have spun? What projects are you planning for your own yarn?

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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on April 12, 2012 at 5:04pm

PIcs? Please, please, please!

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on April 12, 2012 at 5:52pm

Well, I still haven't washed it yet, but this will give you and idea of how I will block it.

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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on April 12, 2012 at 10:31pm

Thanks for the preview!

Permalink Reply by Elaine Wenger on April 21, 2012 at 2:40am

Susan, your hat and cowl are stunning. They will be so fun to wear!

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on April 21, 2012 at 5:36am

Thanks Elaine... Everyone who sees them likes them. They are in a merino/silk, so super soft, and not too hot to wear.

Permalink Reply by Bren on April 20, 2012 at 7:21am

I'm too excited! I finished up my mom's mother's day present last night using my handspun polwarth/ silk yarn. This is also my first shawl. I hope she likes it. I can't wait to mail it to her!

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on April 20, 2012 at 7:30am

Bren, That IS lovely. Give us the details, what pattern did you use. It knit up lovely, and love that yarn. You do good work!

Permalink Reply by Bren on April 20, 2012 at 7:35am

Thank you so much Susan!! Oh I guess I didnt give much info huh? LOL sorry. I wanted a very simple design as it was my first shawl and chose this pattern for it. But I wanted it to look a little more feminine so I changed up the edging by adding more increases to make it more ruffled. My mom is really girly and I think she'll like that little touch.

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on April 20, 2012 at 7:43am

I think simple is always best for a shawl... this is great...and the added ruffly edge really looks good. You did well. I think your mom will love it... I know I would.

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on April 20, 2012 at 5:32pm

I would, too! Good work!

Permalink Reply by Beverly Roberts on April 20, 2012 at 9:15am

that's beautiful, Bren! How lovely to spin and knit such a wonderful shawl for your Mom :D)

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on April 20, 2012 at 9:36am

You did a fantastic job. Lucky mom to have such a special daughter! Yes, with that kind of yarn, simple is always best. The pattern isn't hidden by the colors.