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August 22, 2005
Kepler
Kepler is such a gorgeous pattern and Emily has done a wonderful job on it! And did you see -- she even included a chart! For free!!!! I really want to knit this, but at a tighter gauge. I've learned from Rogue that I just don't like heavier-gauged sweaters.
I love the look of Peace Fleece DK but it only comes in 6 colors!!!! So I'm looking for other options.
I want something homey and earthy like Peace Fleece, with flecks of other colors, but a fuller color selection. Any ideas?
August 22, 2005 in Kepler | Permalink
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How about Rowan Harris Tweed DK?
Posted by: Jessica | Aug 22, 2005 7:50:45 PM
Oops. There was supposed to be more. There's also Rowan Yorkshire Tweed DK (I have no idea what the difference is between Yorkshire and Harris tweed) and the now discontinued so now on clearance Rowanspun DK.
Posted by: Jessica | Aug 22, 2005 7:52:52 PM
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool? Great for cables.
Posted by: grumperina | Aug 22, 2005 8:15:03 PM
NatureWool (something like 30 colors and it seems to knit better at tighter gauges; also economical)? Rosie's has a tweed by Garnstudio that might work, too. Rowan Felted Tweed?
Posted by: Carol S | Aug 22, 2005 8:21:10 PM
I love that sweater also. I would love to make it into a carigan version. I was going to say the Rowan Yorkshire Tweed DK also
Posted by: Eilene | Aug 22, 2005 9:39:16 PM
What about Kathmandu Tweed DK? http://www.theknittinggarden.com/qc-kathmandu-dk.htm (Ignore the word "Aran" in that link -- there is also an aran weight, but I think the gauge listed is right for the DK.)
Or Jo Sharp silkroad DK tweed? http://theknittinggarden.com/js-silkdktweed.htm
These might not be as earthy, but have lovely flecks of color and a bit of "crunch" from the silk...
Posted by: Danielle | Aug 22, 2005 10:21:06 PM
Thanks for the links to the superb pattern. Harris tweed sounds like a good idea. I've always wanted to try that.
Posted by: Siow Chin | Aug 22, 2005 10:23:45 PM
gee the suggestions i was about to make have already been suggested. i'd be going the jo sharp silkroad dk tweed, or the rowan yorkshire tweed or even the rowan harris tweed.
or maybe a dale of norway or garnstudio yarn.
Posted by: jacqueline | Aug 23, 2005 5:03:30 AM
I'd suggest Rowan Yorkshire Tweed too... or maybe something from Beaverslide? http://www.beaverslide.com/
Posted by: Ann | Aug 23, 2005 9:22:33 AM
The two Rowan tweeds would look lovely, though my first instinct was the same as Grumperina's, the Lavold Silky Wool. It doesn't have the tweeded colors, but the texture is truely lovely and crunchy. The colors are here: http://www.yarn.com/yarns-knitting/silkyTweed.html, but they are somehow MUCH shinier than in real life. Ms. Melanie is using this for her Liv, you can see it here: http://www.msmelanie.prettyposies.com/
Posted by: Kellee | Aug 23, 2005 9:47:59 AM
This is next on my list too! I love it, although the cables may drive me batty! Can't wait to see what you settle on, I'm kind of torn myself.
Posted by: Sandy | Aug 23, 2005 9:53:53 AM
Check out Kathmandu - it comes in both dk and aran - lots of colors, little flecks of other colors and a dream to knit and wear. It's part of the Queensland collection. I love the silky wool, but find it isn't a true dk - more of a light dk.
Posted by: pj | Aug 23, 2005 10:14:41 AM
what about Bartlett yarns? They are similar to peace fleece, but with more color choices.
Posted by: yahaira | Aug 26, 2005 9:08:50 AM
