Eclipse for the holidays

October 30, 2013

Kidsilk Haze Eclipse is what happens when you let Liberace loose on your chic Kidsilk Haze.  With the aid of a single metallic thread, KSH goes from her demure self to all shiny and shamelessly showy Las Vegas showgirl.  That's why I love it so much.  I like shiny.  In the past Rowan has reworked KSH into a few different incarnations, all the while keeping the original of course.  But it's fun to change things up a bit with a twist.  For those of you who remember Kidsilk Night, it's similar, but even MORE shiny.  I'm knitting Luna as fast as I can to get this done by December when I think shiny wear should be my daily dress code. 

Gold beading on the cast on edge gives the lacy ruffle a bit of weight.  The color is Virgo.

Luna by Kim Hargreaves from Cherished.

Lace detail with beading on hem ruffle and cuffs.

Kidsilk Haze Eclipse is a blend of Mohair: 66%, Silk: 27%, Polyester: 4%, Nylon: 3% and is hand wash.  It knits up similar to KSH as 18-25 stitches per 4 inches.  I don't have to tell my long time readers how much I love KSH in any form or fashion, because, oh man, I do love this stuff.  When I post my finished project I'll share some knitting tips to help you work with this fine yarn. 

Here's the links:



Are you knitting anything special for the holidays?
 

http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Rowan/RowanPatternBooks.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=50055
A half dozen inspired knits from the Rowan designers using KSH Eclipse.


http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Rowan/KidsilkHazeEclipse.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=49200




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Kristen Rettig

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8 Comments

  1. life ldcOctober 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Oh my gosh Kristen - this is going to be STUNNING! Knit faster :)

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  2. Dayana KnitsOctober 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    All right. You win for most dazzlingly beautiful WIP of the year.

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  3. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    wow those are stunning simply beautiful, loved seeing the beautiful sweater and loved the photography

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  4. GailOctober 30, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Shinier than Kidsilk Night? Awesome!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    The product is beautiful, but your verbage makes it happen. You should be the highest paid person at Rowan.
    Carole

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  6. AnonymousNovember 2, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    I love the lace peplum with beading. It will be beautiful.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    This is going to look sooo beautiful Kristen. Can't wait to see it complete!

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  8. azwoolgirlNovember 5, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I agree with Anne ... it is going to be gorgeous and please do knit faster :)

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