You may remember that I recently finished a fabulous rainbow shawl called Rock Candy Mountain. And if you remember that, you may also remember that I wanted to knit a purple version. Getting the yarn for that was my primary goal at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, and I’m happy to report that I was successful, with much credit given to my knitters who helped me pick colors!
Although I was kind of hoping to get the yarn all from one dyer, that wasn’t an option. They are at least all DK weight…okay, except for one sport but that’s close enough. I got the gray and two purples from Hook & Shuttle, two purples from Sun Valley Fibers, one purple from Leading Men Fiber Arts, and the lightest purple from Northern Bee Studio.
I was so excited that I got started while we were in Wisconsin, and I got the first wedge done. But the Leading Men had to be ordered so I set this project aside while I waited for it. Now it’s here and the yarn is all wound and I am ready to GO … as soon as I finish this one quick hat, I mean.
Happy Sunday, friends.
bonnyknits 
LOVE that Rock Candy shawl. I have been afraid to mix different yarn makers except in shawls or for heel/toes of socks. I think that shawl would actually benefit from slightly different textures of different dyers. Loving that it will be a more subtle color change to go with your rainbox version.
Thank you! I kind of wanted the consistency of one dyer, but I think I’ve gotten close enough to be happy. I know I don’t like when I mix single-ply with plied yarns.
It’s going to be so great! 💜
This is going to be a stunner of a shawl when you’re finished! I adore those purples and grays you’ve picked.
Thank you, I think so too! Hard to go wrong with all this purple, really. 🙂
This one is going to be lovely when it’s finished! And I’ll be curious to see pictures of the two side-by-side as a comparison.
Your colors are so beautiful!! Can’t wait to see your shawl – it’s going to be gorgeous!