Remember the buttons I bought in Rhinebeck?
I'm just sayin'.
Now to settle on a pattern. Surprisingly, nothing in my Ravelry queue seems to be quite right. I am thinking a simple shawl-collared cardigan, but I am open-minded. Any ideas?
But first, I have to finish my G'Day, which has been sitting untouched, but not unloved, since last winter.
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Three posts in three days. This could be me back in the saddle again.
I really appreciate having a full stash, though it doesn't stop the urge to buy yarn. Something to work on, so I can afford gadgets and trips and all the fun things I see other knitters doing (though I did attend SAW this year, which was terrific).
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Welcome back. You've been missed.
Posted by: Viki | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I love the description "Robust Stash" The descriptions of the stuff at my house are far less kind...........
Posted by: Ellen | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Sooooo good to hear from you!
Posted by: lea | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Hmm, all the cardigans I have favorited on Ravelry are buttonless... I'm no help here. But love the combo and can't wait to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Mary Fran | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Three days in a row! How about Stellar by your Cousin Jenn Jarvis?
Posted by: CyndyC | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 02:13 PM
A shawl collared cardigan would be perfect for that rustic, country-ish color and buttons.
Posted by: kmkat | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 02:37 PM
How about Saint Denis Cardigan or Crane Creek? Both are on Ravelry...
Posted by: Marilyn | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Perfect match!
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 05:05 PM
And, with pictures, even!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 06:04 PM
How many skeins do you have? Here are 4 that come to mind though the first is not shawl collared and the last the collar can be made wider.
Lillian Fay by Ellen Mason
Dark and Stormy by Thea Coleman
Stellar by Jenn Jarvis
Vodka Gimlet by The Coleman
Posted by: Manise | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Buttons + yarn = fab !
Norma blogging = fabber still !
So nice to see you. I've missed you. Care to motivate me to write a blog post ? I want to, but keep running out of steam !
Posted by: Emma | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Wow! You have excellent buttons skills. I haven't been able to get a yarn/button combo match that well even when I take a finished project to the button store.
Posted by: NerdGirl | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 05:33 AM
YES glad to have you back, the buttons and yarn are perfect. Whatever you do will be beautiful.
Posted by: Donna | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Soooo glad to have you back!
You'll want a cardigan long enough to need lots of buttons. I recommend a long leisurely stroll through Rav, looking at cardigans. (Be sure to pack a lunch...)
Posted by: gayle | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Hey, Norma,
I vote for Audrey-in-Unst in Twist Collective. It seems like it would showcase the buttons and the mohair. It is so grand to have you back!
Posted by: Becky | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM
That yarn and button combination is delicious. Here is a Ravelry search of shawl collar cardigans made with this yarn: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/search#photo=yes&page=1&view=thumbs&query=shawl%20collar&yarn-link=green-mountain-spinnery-mountain-mohair&sort=best&pc=cardigan
Here is a Ravelry search for buttoned shawl collar cardigans in the same weight yarns. Isn't Ravelry awesome? Can't wait to see what you choose.
Lynn
Posted by: lyknnits | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Oops. I forgot the second link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#photo=yes&craft=knitting&page=1&view=captioned_thumbs&weight=worsted&fit=adult%2Bfemale&pa=shawl%2Bbuttoned&sort=best&pc=cardigan
Posted by: lyknnits | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/103-1-jacket-in-eskimo-or-silke-alpaca-with-a-shape
I'm making this sweater in aubergine for NaKniSweMo, since it will open in the bottom to accommodate my ever-increasing belly! I bet it'd look gorgeous in this wool.
Posted by: Karlie | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Well, if you can blog, I guess I can comment, instead of lurking.
I love the button/yarn combo: can't wait to see what you will pick!
Posted by: Pamela | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 02:12 PM
It's perfect!
Posted by: Nipper Jenn | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Whatever you make with that is going to be gorgeous! That yarn does shed like crazy when you're knitting, though. People may ask if you recently adopted a green dog.
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Posted by: True Religion Store | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:36 AM
I like Hannah Fettig's Calligraphy Cardigan; although it calls for DK weight rather than worsted, it's been done in worsted/aran weight. Maureen's Cardigan (also on Ravelry) has been done in mountain mohair.
Good luck with the pattern hunt -- the yarn and buttons are great!
Posted by: Beth | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 03:43 PM