Now through November 28th, River Colors Studio has designated Saturdays from 10am - noon as official Maggi KnitAlong times. We recommend the Cloughjordan Wrap (book 16) and the Trapiche Wrap (book 14) as great projects for this knitalong. I've knitted both pieces and have the samples available to view.
Posted to the left is a picture of my Cloughjordan Wrap done in linen. The original is knitted in Maggi's tweed, also a good choice. The tweed is much heavier and suitable for our Ohio winters. The linen gives the design a beautiful drape, and it can be worn in all climates. I love wearing this wrap so much that I've started knitting a second one, using some Indigo dyed cotton that I purchased from my friend Joann at Three Pines Studio in Cross Village, MI. Joann is an expert dyer, specializing in indigo.
The bottom photograph is a picture of my Trapiche Wrap, knitted using Maggi's tweed, linen, and angora. It includes a few ruffles not knitted in the original. I had a lot of fun knitting the Trapiche and completed it in less than a week. I was obsessed, to say the least, and stayed up until well past 1am several nights because I just wanted to knit "one more row". Erika at River Colors just got in some great new buttons in a lighter shade of lavender that I added to the wrap on one end. They provide a nice compliment in color and texture. What a fun piece to knit and wear!
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