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Clara
queen bee
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 Posted - 11/02/2011 : 10:55:24 PM
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It's here! The long-awaited skinny cousin to Shelter. Fittingly called Loft, this new fingering-weight yarn has won my heart.
I was at Loop when Craig received his shipment of Loft. Everything was strictly quiet until November 1st, but with Jared's permission we sat in the back storage area of Loop and began opening the boxes. Bag after bag of colors came out, I'd grab another skein and rush over to the window to see it in the sunlight... then Craig would say, "ohhhh" and I'd rush back to see which one he'd pulled out, and again I'd run to the window.
So in love with this yarn was I, I bought enough for a sweater. Then I came home to a skein from Jared, which I used for this week's review. Enjoy!
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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flamefingers
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 03:56:33 AM
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Which color did you choose?
I cannot wait to get Loft in my hot little hands :/) |
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shaggy
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 05:11:48 AM
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Oh my, come to me Loft.
shaggy
every dollar makes Betty smile
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One Stitch at a Time
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 05:12:45 AM
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Just when I have been on a many months long yarn purchasing diet (awaiting the KR Retreat marketplace) the Yarn Temptress goes ahead and reviews my Haagen Daz Vanilla of new yarns!
Thanks, Clara.
Nanci
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pamulla@earthlink.net
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 05:42:39 AM
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Just had to comment on how beautiful the colors appear, even on my monitor. Reminds of the Alice Starmore yarn. Wish the put up was smaller for stranded colorwork, though. Could make a beautiful fairisle.
Shape the world, one stitch at a time
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shaggy
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 06:14:53 AM
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Originally posted by pamulla@earthlink.net
Just had to comment on how beautiful the colors appear, even on my monitor. Reminds of the Alice Starmore yarn. Wish the put up was smaller for stranded colorwork, though. Could make a beautiful fairisle.
Shape the world, one stitch at a time
Pam in CT www.roddyknit.blogspot.com
I was thinking the same thing.
shaggy
every dollar makes Betty smile
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
562 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2011 : 06:39:45 AM
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I suppose no one would be too surprised to know that there is some - ahem - Barn Owl - heading my way, with some others ...
Clara, I'd be interested in more of your thoughts on blocking Loft in lace. Obviously, based on the pattern support, Jared intends it for serious lace, but when confronted with your wet blob, what are your thoughts on how aggressively it's safe to go?
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Quaecumque sunt vera
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stitchellen
New Pal
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 09:15:56 AM
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| I received notice of Loft's introduction yesterday and ordered the color card of actual samples of the yarn colors. My one concern, though, is whether I can tolerate next to my skin anything knit of it. I had to use synthetic yarn for knits for myself until I discovered itchless merino several years ago and haven't used synthetic yarn since then. Does this rule out Loft for me? |
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 10:21:58 AM
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My order shipped on Monday (from Loop) and it could be here any. minute. now. I can't wait!
Jane
Betty deserves everything and more: Make a Donation
Blog: Not Plain Jane
Photos: Flickr Album
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 11/03/2011 : 10:42:50 AM
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| I put in an order this morning of four different colors. Can't wait to cast on some mittens. Next Jared has to make sock yarn. If he does I will be all set. |
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marjotse
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Sweden
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Clara
queen bee
USA
4363 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2011 : 09:03:34 AM
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Funny, I ran into some of my most favorite west-coast KR Retreaters at A Verb for Keeping Warm last weekend, and one of them said my Loft review was like a Teen Beat fan letter. Gush gush gush, love, love, love. I had to say...yup. I tried to be critical and level-headed, but it's just a damn fine yarn.
NutmegOwl, as for the blocking, if we're talking really capital-o openwork lace I'd still be cautious about pulling it too far. Yes, it'll totally block when wet. But...just give your strand a tug before you cast on. That'll give you a sense of how far this can go.
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 11/09/2011 : 12:19:34 PM
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Merci, O Queen Bee. BTW, my shipment arrived long before the power company did. The hanks are oh-so-squishy as befits their name. They are about twice as poofy as a hank of Jamieson's Shetland in fingering wt. They do remind me of the Sweet Grass Targhee I used as part of the KBOW Woolalongs. I look forward to my own test-drive with some of the one-skein patterns I purchased. Photos of them here.
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elliela
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 11/13/2011 : 08:11:24 AM
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I met Jared yesterday at the Big Apple Knitter's Guild meeting. What a doll!
He did a lovely presentation about his yarns and I learned so much about what goes into processing and manufacturing his beautiful lines.
LOFT sounded so amazing and now that I read your review, I am afraid I have to go off my yarn diet, too. It is just too delicious to wait.
For the person who mentioned sock yarn, someone actually asked Jared that yesterday and he said he's not much of a sock person and has no plans in the foreseeable future to do a sock yarn. Who knows though? If the demand is there, he could change his mind.
So Clara, what sweater will you be making with LOFT?
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marjotse
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mjhealy
Warming Up
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Posted - 01/14/2012 : 06:10:16 AM
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| Beautiful sweater. Charming pictures too. Your work is exquisite. Thanks for sharing. |
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
878 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2012 : 1:42:55 PM
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Marjolein, as usual, it's a beautiful sweater. Also as usual, your little girl is adorable in it. Does she knit too?
Robinsteph
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marjotse
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
878 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2012 : 2:05:45 PM
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That is so cool. It must be so fun to have her interested and to teach her. (:
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Luann
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2012 : 6:22:33 PM
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Marjolein, that is wonderful sweater! I want one for myself. So far I have just sampled Loft for some of Arne & Carlos's Julekuler and am itching to do more with this lovely yarn.
Knit and let knit!
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marjotse
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Sweden
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Posted - 01/17/2012 : 05:10:22 AM
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Thank you Luann!
I really like the fabric that is produced by Loft. When I just got the yarn, I was a bit underwhelmed since I felt that the colours were a bit muted, but when knitted up it transform and it is just so lovely.
I have seen the Julekuler book in the shop here, looks great fun!
Marjolein
http://kantajour.blogspot.com
my photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98299499@N00/
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