All About The Knitting…warning…this may contain poor grammar

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When in Norfolk, I found this pattern called the Speck Butterfly Shrug.  Friend Kathy C. has knitted this type of sweater/wrap.  Her's have come out just lovely.   I thought it was up NEXT for me,  but I suddenly have many patterns I'm interested in all at once.  

Al has finished the baby blanket in true Knit time.  (before the baby arrived)  I have an image she sent me of the white border around it, but I can't load it onto this page.  Sorry.  I know you!  You have wonderful imaginations…you know it is so pretty.  Pretty pretty pretty!

My Mixed Berry socks (in Malabrigo Arroyo which is 100% washable merino wool), are moving right along.   Color: 120 Lotus if you want to know.  


Then came a Tweet by Grace…..

Grace's finish : Striped Trap by Asars (a free Pattern on Ravelry),   The ease of this pattern is calling me….calling me …..calling me.  
I cannot use the yarn suggested due to alpaca / fibers up the nose and allergies……so I 'm in the substitution holding area.   Ideas? 

How do you successfully substitute yarns and get the right look? 
I need help ladies….I often fail on this end and it can be a knit disaster…..
any suggestions? Helpful hints?  Tried and true yarn tables somewhere?






Comments

Nancy said…
Wow, lots of lovely knits in this post!

Do you have a link to the pattern Al used for the blanket?
11:16 AM
Kat said…
Ooh! The striped trap definitely looks intriguing!! Love how your socks are working up, too!
11:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Those socks are so cute! They will look great with blue jeans for sure!
11:58 AM
kathy b said…
Nancy

I will get the link from Al and post it sorry. I should have done that from the start.
12:21 PM
Kim in Oregon said…
Interesting about the Koigu comment--because my first thought was to use koigu for the Striped trap!
1:05 PM
Katherine said…
Your socks are beautiful and Al's baby blanket is adorable. I substitute yarns a lot but I try not to set myself up for disappointment by expecting it to look the same as the pattern. Hmmmm striped trap--gotta have it!
3:55 PM
Meredith said…
I saw that shawl and it made me want to jump into the computer and grab it, I love it but I will not succumb!
Hugs,
MEredith
6:02 PM
SissySees said…
I go to Ravelry and click on the project and see what yarns have been used. Sadly (or not?) I usually have one or two of the already-used-before yarns in my stash. Hem.
6:32 PM
kathy b said…
Channon I went to raverly and did just that. ALmost everyone used the Berrocco so Im going to trust it
7:24 PM
Araignee said…
That sock yarn looks good enough to eat.
I'm not a fan of alpaca or bamboo. Both give me the itchy sneezies.
As for substitutions, I agree with the Ravelry trick. I do it all the time. Also for picking a color.
8:26 PM
Unknown said…
Great looking projects!! I would be tempted by them too. When substituting, I look the same weight of yarn and similar drape.
11:42 AM
elns said…
I had to go and look up the striped trap! It looks great. I say just substitute something with a similar drape, ask the lady at the LYS, I'm no good for the recommendation myself. Great knitting post. lots of good stuff Kathy!
12:19 PM
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