8.21.2012

mad about madtosh.

just because the market has passed doesn't mean i'm here twiddling my thumbs :) oh no. my fingers and needles are doing all of the work ;) i've since dropped off 2 more shannon cowls, and here's a little sneak peek at another custom i'm working on.

swooooon.....

i have knit with madelinetosh only once before. and i looooved every stitch. this is certainly no different.
this is madelinetosh merino light though... so i'm holding the yarn double. the yardage is great! and i just love the way it's knitting up. it's gorgeously soft, and the texture is heavenly.


seriously. it makes a big difference when you knit with the uber nice yarn...
the colour is french grey. i really really love it! it makes me think of old stone. so fitting!


this is the downton cowl by one of my besties shannon cook. (lots of you know her as luvinthemommyhood). it's a great pattern! very simple in construction, with beautiful results.


i'll finish it up today, and give it a nice blocking...i know this will be so well recieved. i would love to do a ton of these custom orders, even if just to have the madelinetosh through my fingers. xo

what are you up to today? anything lovely on the needles? are you moving into warmer accessories? xo
Posted by nook. at 08:02
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23 comments:

  1. Very Shannon21 August 2012 at 08:06

    Ohhhh...it looks so purdy!

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 08:10

      weee! thanks. too bad i can't keep it ;) xo

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  2. Passionate Design21 August 2012 at 08:13

    I am the proud owner of 3 hanks of Madelinetosh tosh merino light! Some of the yarn as been made into a glove (I really should finish the second soon) but I totally understand what you mean about the love :) My sister gave me 2 hanks and I just bought my third but now am at an impasse as to what I should make with them :) Definitely want to make something striped :)

    I also snagged a couple hanks of Malabrigo lace but I know what I'm going to make with them :)

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  3. Kristen21 August 2012 at 08:47

    Love it! I'm currently knitting The Downton Cowl, too (as a birthday present for my mom) in a bright teal color of Plymouth Worsted Superwash Merino. Can you believe I've never worked with Madelinetosh? I know, I know, I need to fix that soon ... I've heard such amazing things :)

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 08:51

      oh that's going to be so pretty! and yes, you should fix that soon!!! it's such a treat to knit with. xo

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  4. hannah21 August 2012 at 09:30

    What a gorgeous interpretation! It makes me want to knit another one...hrm...

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 12:46

      oh hannah! you should! what colour would you knit it in? what with what yarn? xo

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  5. Kathy21 August 2012 at 10:40

    I just picked up my first Madtosh...a fingering superwash merino, in the William Morris colourway...Now, to find a pattern fitting this beautiful yarn! Loving the cowl...I might have to try this pattern!

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 12:49

      that's the same weight as what i'm using for the downton cowl. ..440yds, right? i just hold the yarn double. you should definitely try this pattern!! xo oohhh and i just looked up the colour... soooo pretty! xoxoox

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  6. Anonymous21 August 2012 at 10:57

    Very pretty! It looks great held double.

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 12:49

      thank you! i love how the dye adds more depth when it's held double.. hey?

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  7. house full of jays21 August 2012 at 11:25

    Oh so gorgeous. I want to hug my screen that yarn looks so delish. I think I need to start some Downtown Cowls for Christmas gifts...

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 12:50

      oh yes! this would make such lovely christmas gifts!! totally recommended :) and quick to knit too! xo

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  8. Chrissy21 August 2012 at 12:41

    Oh my goodness, it's beautiful!! I love it! xxx

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    1. Chrissy21 August 2012 at 12:47

      One question: How many skeins did you need for it?

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    2. nook.21 August 2012 at 12:52

      thank you!!! i only used the one skein of the madtosh light.. it's 440 yards. i held the yarn double. the pattern calls for the madtosh dk (only one skein).. but my lys didn't have it. seriously the perfect project to splurge on the one skein. it makes it that much more affordable! i believe i only paid about 21 or 22$ for my skein. totally affordable for a cowl. xo

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  9. Monica21 August 2012 at 14:57

    Wow, I've never used it.... Looks heavenly!

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 16:05

      you absolutely HAVE to try it!!! you won't be sorry :) promises. xo

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  10. Tracye21 August 2012 at 19:32

    I have several skeins of Madeline Tosh and I sometimes just stare at them because they are so beautiful! I guess I should make something with them though...the downtown cowl is looking good!

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    1. nook.21 August 2012 at 22:14

      what?! several?!?! um ok i am jealous now ;) haha you should make a downton!! just cause. but also, it really is a type of pattern that shines best with hand dyed yarns. ya know? xo

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  11. Rosa @ FlutterFlutter22 August 2012 at 08:27

    I love the colour of that yarn! My juju hat yarn was just discontinued... I need to find another supplier stat! :0

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    1. nook.22 August 2012 at 08:41

      oh no!! is there not something similar that is offered by the same company? usually when something is discontinued, they offer something that is of the same weight...

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