Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Arabella in Linen
Can Arabella get more elegant? Yes, she can. When made with linen--or more precisely a combo yarn which is 70% linen, 30% viscose.
Needless to say, I was thrilled to see this version of Arabella, knit by Lorill Anderson in Elann.com's house brand, Limited Edition Lino Chic. Both yarn and pattern are available now through their website.
Some of you may remember my views on the subject of linen, an under-utilized yarn which cannot be matched for elegance. The viscose content in Lino Chic makes the linen more manageable, less woody feeling, without compromising on drape and body.
It's cool to the touch, too, so it's perfect for warm weather knitting.
And the colours:
I could swear that there were more colours the last time I looked. So you'll have to hurry.
