Ulmus part 2 « Joli House

Ulmus part 2

07Jul09

Pattern: Ulmus by Kirsten Kapur at Through the loops

Yarn: Posh Yarn Charlotte 4-ply. April Sock Club.

Needles: 3.75mm.

Modifications: None.

Of course Lily had to have a go at Ulmus too. We spent a happy few hours looking for a good yarn combination before she settled on this duo. It’s not all that clear from the pictures but the green actually has small flashes of pink and aqua in there. The contrast was just a boring creamy 4-ply but the Posh yarn bled when Lily blocked it and so the cream became a mottled lemony/yellow mix. A happy accident really.

The silk content of the Posh has given this a much drapier feel than my Ulmus – we’ll be fighting over this one I think. We’re building up quite a collection of these shoulder shawls and the urge to knit more hasn’t lessened any! I’ll be fighting my way out from underneath them soon! Which pattern next do you think?

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1 Monika on July 7, 2009 said:

Wow! This is a wonderful combineaton! I LOVE the colors!
2 iknitipurl on July 7, 2009 said:

I love the green! Very spring and very summer. I bet it feels exquisite being silk and all. I don’t blame you for not wanting to share!
3 Regi on July 7, 2009 said:

I’m still on Ishbel, so no new suggestions. I love these colors. Beautiful knitting again.
4 Kirsten on July 7, 2009 said:

Beautiful work Lily!
I love the springy color combo.
5 sue on July 7, 2009 said:

Another gorgeous wrap, such beautiful colors too.
6 Brenda on July 8, 2009 said:

Very pretty! And such a nice contrast to Ulmus I. The Aestlight shawl seems to have become very popular, and its border is lovely.
7 Mr Puffy on July 8, 2009 said:

Now I’ve seen it in the greens I MUST have it in greens! Must add that to my list – LOL BTW, I hear wonderful things about Posh yarns ~ must mosy over and check out her wares!

All your shawls are gorgeous – keep them coming
8 theresa/t does wool on July 8, 2009 said:

excellent color,Amanda…lovely shawl…you are tempting me…;)
9 tiennie on July 8, 2009 said:

Another gorgeous Ulmus! Beautiful job Lily!
10 Sarah on July 8, 2009 said:

Oh lovely – the colours are so striking
11 Tanya on July 8, 2009 said:

That is a gorgeous colour combination. Lily’s knitting amazes me.
12 Wendy on July 8, 2009 said:

What delightful colors…makes me feel happy just looking at it! Of all the shawlette patterns in my ravelry queue, this one is calling to me!
13 Renee on July 8, 2009 said:

Well done, Lily! Another lovely shawl.
14 Knitterella Purl on July 9, 2009 said:

Ulmus is a beautiful pattern for multicolored yarn! Well done, Lily.
15 Hannah on July 9, 2009 said:

This Ulmus is lovely! But I do like the other one also very much.
16 darlene on July 9, 2009 said:

love the shawl, really wish i could pump out knits like the two of you!
17 carol on July 9, 2009 said:

Another beautiful Ulmus! Lily’s knitting is beautiful.
18 Preeti on July 9, 2009 said:

I love this green and the happy accident worked out great!! Lily, your knitting is beautiful!!
19 jasmine on July 9, 2009 said:

So pretty. Must go pattern my queue immediately…
20 woolywumpus on July 13, 2009 said:

What a fabulous green! I love the colourful flecks running through it! Great choice! Beautiful knitting, Lily!
21 Dajda on July 20, 2009 said:

How different those different colour versions look! This green is so vibrant, it looks great. You could wear each colour for a different occasion.
22 Lisa Q on July 21, 2009 said:

Do you two have extra knitters at your home working for you into the wee hours of the night? You have to…:) It’ll make me feel so much better! Seriously, Your ulmus is gorgeous. I love the color combo of this a lot!
23 leslie on July 21, 2009 said:

lily, lily, lily! absolutely fabulous! such fantastic colors!
24 raina on July 22, 2009 said:

Absolutely beautiful. I just love the green and it seems to have a fabulous drape.