The first hint for the Secret of the Stole II came out last Friday. I finished the hint twice. Yes — twice.
I had decided to use the cashmere yarn for this stole — and then I tried to cast on using the long tail cast on recommended by DK. Much to my surprise and dismay — the yarn broke each time I attempted to cast on — I did finally cast on using a knit on cast on method. After the rough start, the cashmere yarn knit up fine and I like the result. But I am a little concerned about this yarn’s stability and strength. Hence, the second version of hint 1 in the superfine merino.
Casting on with the merino yarn using the long tail cast on was uneventful — no breaks. Now, this is what I am used to with yarns — even fine yarns. So, I am now doing this KAL in two yarns — and then I’ll decide which one I like better.
I’d appreciate hearing from others with more experience knitting cashmere yarn. What has been your experience?
I’ve never knitted with cashmere. Both are gorgeous though.
Beautiful – how brave doing two at once.
I have only bought pure cashmere once for a pair of luxury socks, the seller advised me to use the yarn double as it would be tooo weak.
Maybe you should consider doubling it up? ( if you have enough)
I used that exact yarn to knit a swallowtail shawl in January- I had no problems with it breaking unless I pulled really hard on it. I does knit up beautifully and after it was blocked it was breathtaking! I wet blocked the shawl and had no problems there either. The shawl was a gift, so I have no idea how it is holding up.
I’m a little jealous I think your cashmere version is going to be divine!