Saturday Craft Circle

I got some new yarn from KnitPIcks called \”Oceana\” in the \”Spirulina\” colorway. It\’s worsted weight, 54% superfine alpaca and a new fiber, 46% SEAQUAL (R) YARN, which is reclaimed plastic from the ocean. It\’s got a nice loft and halo. I tried several needle sizes (4 was way too small and 9 was way too big); size 7 seems to do the trick.

Here\’s the detail of the \”Vertical Lace Trellis\” stitch from Barbara Walker\’s stitch guide, volume 1 (the one with the blue cover). I really like how it is coming out. It\’s got a great drape, and the halo makes it soften.

Here\’s the completed swatch. I\’m thinking of making a top-down cape or poncho, haven\’t decided yet. We shall see.