Almost exactly a year ago, I ordered a single skein of Malabrigo Mecha (in Peidras colourway). There was a design idea in my mind for it, but when it arrived I was so stunned by the colours, all my confidence evaporated. What one earth could I make that would do it justice? How could I come up with something nice enough to use this beautiful yarn? I felt yarn-shy and I suppose it was a kind of impotence and for the last twelve months this stunning yarn has been sitting in a bag, partially knit into a swatch.
Over the last year something in me must have changed. Whether as a person or as a maker of things I'm not sure, but when I re-discovered the skein today I had no such reservations - it's absolutely gorgeous and needs to be used! I immediately ripped out the swatch, re-balled it and have already drafted a chart.
There is just 120m to play with but tonight a new design begins. Something simple which will let the yarn sing. I can't wait to start swatching.
Have you ever experienced this kind of yarn impotence? What was the yarn and how did you get over it?
I have had 4 skeins of beautiful hand dyed sock yarn from The Old Piggery in my stash for over 3 years - as much as I like socks it seems a shame to hide away the colours.
ReplyDeleteOooh - that sounds like the makings of a gorgeous shawl to me :)
DeleteI've loads of these in my yarn cabinet... I'll get to them eventually... When the days start being 38 hours long.
ReplyDeleteI've loads of these in my yarn cabinet... I'll get to them eventually... When the days start being 38 hours long.
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