New Aloft! What will you do with it?

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Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 22, 2011 at 9:34am

In working with other mohair/silk blends, the silk is not a problem at all.  The occasional stickyness of the mohair is the only drawback.  But I find the yarn so luscious that I don't mind it.

Wow!  I'm really eager to get some of this and try it.  My birthday is next month.  Think I'll ask for some of it to make a scarf.  Now......What color!

Permalink Reply by Debra Phifer on February 22, 2011 at 9:37am

Red! haha my favorite. I really want to work work with this. It looks luscious.

Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 22, 2011 at 9:53am

I was thinking red, that Cranberry looks gorgeous.  But I'm really into purples right now too, so I'm also thinking the Pennyroyal, Eggpland or even the Fairy Tale would be yummy. Decisions, decisions!!

Permalink Reply by KnitterGirl39 on February 22, 2011 at 1:53pm

No, go with a blue for me!  LOL 

Like the Pennyroyal, Sky or Celestial  :)

Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 22, 2011 at 2:39pm

In that case, cross out the Celestial!!  Bright blue and I do not get along!!  Oh, wait!  If it's for you it doesn't matter!!  heehee

Permalink Reply by KnitterGirl39 on February 22, 2011 at 3:55pm

RRGG

Permalink Reply by Jenny on February 22, 2011 at 1:42pm

I just wanted to give everyone the heads up that the Aloft features a blend of super kid mohair and silk, it really is nice and soft :) There was just a bit of confusion when the Aloft first launched since the description only said 75% mohair 24% silk.

 

If anyone has used Kidsilk Haze before, it is pretty much identical to that softness wise. I just finished up a few scarves for family members out of KSH and comparing it to Aloft, I am not sure I would be able to tell the difference! Make sure to post pictures for those of you out there getting any Aloft, I can't wait to see the wonderful things you guys will knit up :)

Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 22, 2011 at 2:32pm

Oh,Thank You Jenny!!  I checked and rechecked the description for Aloft because I know most of the mohair/silk blends use kid mohair.  (Kid Seta is one of my faves.)  When I didn't see it listed that way, I started to wonder.  Especially since Debra was asking about softness.  Now I'm DEFINITELY putting it at the top of my list!!  Maybe I'll buy it for myself for my birthday!!  =))))

 

Debra, I can now confidently tell you that this yarn is no where near scratchy like some of those other mohair yarns!! =)

Permalink Reply by Debra Phifer on February 23, 2011 at 8:23am

Looks like KP's new yarn will be selling off the shelf. We all seem to drool over it and we are but a few! I think I'll take Cheryl's advice and knit myself a scarf. Do you know I don't even own a scarf that I have knitted! That's sad.

Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 23, 2011 at 9:03am

Hmmmm......don't know that I do, either!

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on February 23, 2011 at 9:21am

I only have a handful of all the scarves I've knit over the years. There are a few that I won't give up when they are admired.

Permalink Reply by Nutty4Knitting on February 22, 2011 at 3:54pm

Okay!!  I've decided!!

I have four balls of the Cranberry Aloft in my cart.  I'm going to make the Balloon Shawl which I found on Ravelry.  I went on a search for a pattern specifically for this yarn.  Now I just have to have the $$ for the yarn.  I really am going to ask for this for my birthday.  Hopefully the yarn will arrive and I'll be able to have it knit up by the time we take our long trip to WI in August.  Then I will have it to wear for the cool evenings, maybe even at the wedding we will be attending.  Hmmm.....that puts my lace shawl knitting up to 5, or is it 6? for the year!!!!  Better get busy!

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