I'm not always a selfish Hitchhiker knitter, and today's is one that I knit as a gift for my sister. I had found some hemp yarn that looked intriguing and decided to try my first dk weight Hitchhiker, aptly named Hitchhiking ... with Hemp. It's a bit less stiff than dishcloth cotton but it's certainly not a nice, soft merino. That may be why I never knit another one, even though I've got other colors of hemp in my stash.
Looking back a these photos, I wish that I had given this a more aggressive blocking. It would have opened up the yarn overs more and maybe even softened the yarn a little bit. Maybe someday I'll get it back from my sister and fix it. I also wish I had done a better job with notes. Usually I take measurements and count the number of points, but somehow I forgot with this one
But it does make me happy to see it draped on the pea fence, among the bright greenery and blossoms. We'll be planting peas in just a few weeks, and I'll need something to drape my next Hitchhiker on!
It's a great color, and I'll bet that the hemp softens over time like linen.
ReplyDeleteHemp is similar to linen in that it softens with wearing and washing. (Oh, now I see the previous commenter said the same thing.) The color looks like spring blossoms!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color! And those pea blossoms!!!!! I am so anxious for the garden to be planted.
ReplyDeleteI agree with SJ & Margene, that hemp will soften up nicely over time (and not really too much time)! Love that color and all that GREEN!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And, so timely - I have Hitchhikers on my brain too!
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty and I'm guessing your sister loves it!
ReplyDeleteMy experience with hemp is like the others above. It will soften with use and washing, and it is so durable! Lovely color, Bonny.
ReplyDeleteThe hemp comment is a useful one! The color is gorgeous and it must take the dye up well to look so good. But comfort is so important to me, I would not be quick to use it.
ReplyDeleteComfort is important! My curiosity about hemp just overwhelmed my knitting comfort.
Deletethat is one lucky sister who will think of you every single time she wears it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great color! and yeah, the secret to hemp is washing and drying over and over ... it really softens up and gets a wonderful drape. ...hmmmm.... never thought about making one with linen, but whoa, wouldn't it be pretty for the summer!
ReplyDeleteWon't hemp like linen get softer with use and washing? I am seeing Mary has the same thought.
ReplyDeleteI gifted it to my sister five years ago, so I'll have to ask her if it's gotten softer with wear and washing. I hope so!
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