There really is nothing to tell you this evening. I
have been indescribably idle. I will have to pull myself together briskly –
tomorrow morning I have my Italian lesson, and Archie is coming to lunch. I
will sound him on the possibility of his writing a blog entry about Palermo,
illustrated with his photographs. I haven’t much hope.
Thank you for your kind words about my swatch-scarf.
Alexander says that Ketki would like it, and she shall have it. It’s short for
a scarf. I’ll join the ends and make it into a cowl. With or without a twist?
But first, the Calcutta Cup.
At least the blue text has gone.
Glad you are continuing the Italian lessons!
ReplyDeleteI was curious if you used your Italian to ask questions in Palermo.
I feel I know some words and can read menus but am not confident to form sentences (in any other language, not limited to Italian).
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Swatch scarf will make a lovely cowl. I would think skip the twist for more visibility of the beautiful patterns. Just one opinion.
ReplyDeleteLucky Ketki! Your design is so beautiful, Jean. I just love the colors. My personal experience with cowls with vs. without a twist is that drapey fabric looks better with a twist than a stiffer fabric. If your Fair Isle is on the stiffer side, I would agree with Beth for that reason also. But it all depends on taste in the end:). Chloe
ReplyDeletePlease, Archie, your blog entry re Palermo would be very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI reread The Leopard inspired by your trip. It really is an excellent book.
I have exactly one cowl, which is not twisted. It's slightly narrow and quite long; it will double and still make a comfortably loose cowl. I don't think it needs a twist. I agree with Beth and Chloe, the Fairisle doesn't need a twist.
ReplyDeleteAgree!No twist:)!
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