I love your excitement for this wrap! I'm just starting one with Pink Pop and Dark Iris, and your tutorial was really helpful. I'm a bit worried about how tedious it will get towards the end, but I'll have to revisit this video for extra motivation!
Hi Stacy...i.m writing to let u know how much your video helped me with the wrap and turns...i now have all the yarn for my half and half and am zipping right along....it is such a fantastic project, and i owe it all to you....thank you so much...❤❤ from 🍁 Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you, Stacy, for mentioning that you don't do video tutorials per se. I think it's important to make that distinction between sharing your opinions and tips, and offering a step-by step video tutorial. Given the fact that the Half+Half Triangles wrap pattern has become wildly popular, I would love to see someone with a good close-up camera do a video tutorial devoted solely to that pattern from start to finish. Obviously it would be a help to a lot of knitters to see precisely how to do the wrap-and-turns and how to remove the wraps on this particular project, which is worked in garter stitch. There could even be a segment on substituting German Short Rows for the wrap-and-turn instructions. I have spent so much time going on a scavenger hunt on RU-vid, trying to find the precise videos for the help I needed on the HHT wrap. So many of them are geared to projects worked in stockinette stitch rather than in garter stitch, and that got confusing in this case.
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I don't know if I'll ever actually knit my own half + half wrap, but I'm just getting so much joy from watching your excitement about the project & its possibilities! There is something comforting even about someone else's comfort knit :)
I visit this wonderful video every few months as a refresher course because I've always got a H+HTW in progress. Neon colors are very popular now and you mention some in this video. Super Orange and Bright Flamingo, for example. Linen Quill neons look wonderful paired with a neutral like Pale Mushroom or Stonewall Gray. I'm knitting one now in Bright Flamingo paired with Peach Stone. I lost months of knitting time following a fall and orthopedic surgery a year ago, so I'm slowly catching up with my dormant projects.
I was wishing there was a simple garter stitch pattern that I could fall in love with. Next thing I know this wonderful video popped up. And by the end of it... I am obsessed and can't wait to jump on this bandwagon. I love your color combo with the butterscotch! Subscribed to follow all of your progress with these lovely colorways.
It is so interesting what is relaxing to each knitter. I find comfort in non stop vanilla socks which I know many do not like. This wrap with the big cast on and the short rows sounds super stressful to me. Glad you found a project that calms you.
At this point purl soho needs to pay you😂. I thought this project was too time consuming for me but you are really wearing me down. There is a lady who did a really nice edge for this wrap. I will look up her name. It could be a nice baby blanket too.
Yes i started my wrap without Leslie’s bind off but have since added it about 8 inches in and love it. I’m on 5th skein of second triangle and can’t wait to finish to start the next!!
@@stacyelstone I used Leslie Friend's three-stitch I-cord edge on a dish towel knitted in a linen yarn, to see if I liked it. I found it a bit too bulky, so I'd recommend working a swatch using fewer stitches to see how you like it.
I am knitting an all blue one out of blue blue and dark denim. It really is beautiful, and cannot wait to finish to start the next one. Poppy red and peony pink. Bright colors to get me through the winter in rainy Oregon!
I just finished mine and I am so in love with this knit! I enjoyed knitting this project and it is a definite make again! It’s on the Christmas make list for my daughter & daughter-in-law. Definitely another one for myself, too!
You were the one that got me started on this past spring! I am just finishing my first one using Honey Pink and Peachy Pink (a little out of my comfort zone). I have plans for a few more too - pale mushroom, butterscotch, juniper, a blue and kettle black but I find all my other projects falling behind since this is so much knitting and so easy to pick up so I will limit myself to one a year. I hope to cast on my next one in the new year! Thanks for sharing your love for this great project!
I finally broke down and started one! First half is black, second half is going to be stripes of blue and tan. I can't believe how much Linen Quill your have! So many choices.
This was so much fun! Thank you for all the inspiration. The two purples were just stunning. Once I finish the one I am making as a gift, I can't wait to choose colours for myself.
Thank you so much for introducing me to this wrap several months ago. I’ve finished one in Linen Quill Dark Denim and Denim Grey and am working on one now in Stonewall Grey and Rhubarb Pink. Where you tend to pick warm colors, I go for the cool colors, and Linen Quill has such a wonderful color selection!
I loved this, Stacy! You have such an eye for color! You are right, everyone needs at least one of these in their lives. I like the higher contrast in your two toned blue wrap but both are beautiful. Every color combo you put up had me thinking I need to make that! Wouldn’t Pale Oats and Pale Mushroom make a gorgeous wedding wrap?
This is just what I needed to push me over the edge. I'm ordering some Holst Garn Coast in Mushroom (or Dove) and Black Current. Everyone needs mindless, meditative knitting as one of their projects. Thank you for doing this Stacy!
Love and share your enthusiasm for this knit. I have had a very stressful couple of weeks and this project has been a huge blessing. I am about to bind off my first and have a second planned. I hadn’t noticed dark iris until you mentioned it, I think it would pair well with lavender opal
Loved seeing all of the color possibilities. Today I ordered my first lot of linen quill in grey denim and heirloom white to make a half & half triangle. I love your first wrap color combination so will definitely order s9me more linen quill when pale mushroom comes back in stock.
I love watching your enthusiasm about this project! I’m currently making my 2nd, which matches your 3rd. My 3rd will be Pink Pop and Lemon Lime. LOVE the combos you showed today. 💗💗
I am with Annmarie! Your passion for this fiber and project is contagious. How can it be that 3 weeks ago (before ever seeing your channel) I never heard of this wrap, and now suddenly I can’t think of anything else except what colors I will choose for my first one! 😂
I am Lisa but it’s OK! Just ordered my yarn! Quick question for you - do you know if there is a video tutorial on this (besides the wrap and turn technique)? In looking ahead at the pattern directions I see several rows that say K but I feel like I have heard you say in one of your videos that every stitch is a wrap and turn. Maybe I am not reading the pattern correctly? So, yes, if you know of a more in-depth tutorial out there if you wouldn’t mind sharing it. Thanks and appreciate your channel!
@@lisaklescewski2904 Oh goodness Lisa I'm so sorry! That's what I get for trying to answer early in the morning I completely skipped the word "with". So maybe what I said was confusing, I don't know of any tutorials for the exact wrap, but you wrap a stitch and then knit back. If you follow the pattern you'll be okay!
The dark iris and purple smoke colors are on the way to my house and I plan knitting it thru the winter to calm down from the stress of wanting to knit so many things… I plan on using the German short rows and slipping the last two stitches with yarn in front for a neat edge.
Love the colors of your demo pieces - have knit the Felix pullover with the Linen Quill worsted and love how it knit up. You convinced me to do the wrap.
I've been thinking about the Honey Pink and Celadon for quite some time. Next paycheck I'll need to get the Celadon. Thank you for another sweet video ❤
Thank you Stacy, love all the color combos. I just finished my HHT Wrap and love the yarn. I plan on making another one just need to decided on what color to choose. I agree with you it's relaxing and comforting.
Wow, Purl Soho should definitely start paying you because you're a great enabler! I have so many projects and so much yarn, but you've got me on their website putting several colours of Linen Quill in my cart to make this wrap! You make it look so good lol. Currently planning either Honey Pink + Poppy Red, Honey Pink + Rosewood Pink or Dandelion Yellow + Lavender Opal. They are all so pretty!
No question that I was enabled by you to make a H&H wrap (well….started one and have plans for two more queued up) The first one I am completing is in Hemlock green and wheat flour which is turning out so nicely! I have to say I love seeing your nice color combos and that you can show off the skeins because that is so helpful to see the colors “live” as some of the colors don’t come across that well on the pics! So thank you for that (and giving me ideas of more colours of Linen Quill I need in my life)
I have been eyeing up costing on one of these half and half wraps for the last few months. And your video has inspired me to make it the next big item I cast on after I get my mother‘s Christmas present off my needles which is a wonder woman wrap
I am making one in Black and White inspired by the new Cruella movie. These colours go with everything. Maybe I will also make one in orange and pale pink because I love that colour combination. Thank you for a very inspiring video 😊
How meany knitting yarn for triangle shawl. I beginner kniter. I do knitt dishcloths in cotton. I have knit miny shawl blanket. I am in England love your video helps me
do you block your wraps when finished? my colors are peach stone and iris. I so love watching your videos. You have so much joy, love, excitement and such good energy. I know you have a busy life but I am always looking forward to more videos.
Just got my yarn from Purl Soho and I will be doing the kettle black and pale mushroom! I had to wait a very long time for the pale mushroom to get restocked.
This was so fun, Stacy. And I have to say, I am so jealous of your truly fabulous Linen Quill collection!! The colours are all just so good, aren't they? It's impossible to make a "bad" pairing, I think. I knitted 1 of my Half & Halfs in Linen Quill using the Bright Flamingo and Turmeric Yellow, and I'm currently knitting one for my daughter using Holst Garn Supersoft in Sloe and Robin's Egg - like a deep deep purple and a gorgeous warm aqua with raspberry fibres through it. My first was in the supersoft, and it's really quite a different experience to knit with compared to the Linen Quill. Certainly not as soft, and not as bouncy either, but makes a lovely light and warm fabric when it's done. Got my eye on some more Linen Quill for the future tho... I'm thinking Lychee Pink and Vintage Celadon - those colours would be perfect for my mum.
Love all of your color combos! I’m knitting mine in Peony Pink and Twig Brown using GSR’s and Leslie Friend’s 3 st edge. The Twig is like the Mushroom, goes with every other color. It’s my favorite. Looking forward to seeing them all at Rhinebeck♥️🧶
I’m currently knitting turmeric and bright flamingo which is in sharp contrast to my first one which was rose granite and peach stone. I’m also thinking about doing a third one with turmeric and denim. Oh the endless possibilities 🥰
I am interested in how you did the german short rows...any chance you could do a little tutorial on that? Also what do you think of stonewall gray and lychee pink or rosewood pink? I know I want a pink and gray wrap but not sure which pink to choose????
I have some german short row tutorials linked in the description box! I'm not great at doing tutorials so I leave it to others! I think stonewall would look amazing with Lychee pink or peony pink!
Stacy, this was such a fun video to watch and love your color combinations! I'm currently knitting my first in Crocus Bud & Tumeric Yellow and plan to do one in Super Orange & Rhubarb Pink when this one is done.
Watching this video for the umpteenth time. Just love it, Stacy! I'd forgotten that you mention Super Orange near the end. It's been one of the Linen Quill colors that I've disregarded, but I saw it paired with Stonewall Gray recently and Wow! was that a beautiful combination. Super Orange + Stonewall Gray.
Rowan Felted Tweed worked great. Yarn composition is similar. It is a sport/DK wt so my wrap is a bit bigger (52" x 52") . Used US #5 needles. Used German short rows and slipped last two stitches on row with yarn in front.
Hi, Stacy….I have two quick questions for you…I hope you can help me. I bought Linen Quill for a Half and Half Triangle Wrap. The yarn I picked out to start with is Heirloom White. Do you have any idea what the base color leans toward….a warm or cool base? I also wondered if it’s a cool white, would it look better paired with a warm second color….or if it’s a warm white, should they be paired with a cool on the color wheel? Thank you so much if you can answer that question. Sue
Heirloom white is SO BEAUTIFUL! It's a really amazing color and can pair well with warm and cool tones! You really can't go wrong pairing heirloom white with anything in my opinion!
I have decided to make this wrap in a yarn I already have in my stash, Ito Gima 8.5. I knitted a small wrap in that yarn several years ago in a KAL sponsored by an LYS in Aiken SC. The yarn is a grassy cotton, and I would consider it a fingering weight. I have used Size 3 and Size 4 needles with this yarn, with successful results. The weight and drape are suitable for all seasons in the warm area where I live. Having had such good luck with a small wrap knitted in Ito Gima 8.5, I see no reason why it wouldn't be suitable for the Half + Half Triangles wrap as well. My colors will be charcoal and cream. Nice to see you, Stacy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on knitting this wrap. Edited to add: It turns out that I don't have enough of the Ito Gima yarn to make this wrap unless I add a third color, which I don't want to do. So I have decided to treat myself to the Linen Quill since my birthday's not far away.
I love all your choices…. The blue combo with vintage celadon has me back on the website putting together combos. ☺️ I might do high tide and pale mushroom in the smaller version as my second. 😬 And yes, that is my purple combo and I’m obsessed! Must knit faster!
Hello. I just discovered you as I am doing research on needles, cast on, GSR or Wrap and turn (THANK YOU for explaining how using the different short row techniques made different joins. I had no idea). Do you do Ravelry? I couldn't find you under your name. I would love to see your projects. And lastly, I used to live in Detroit! We are selling our place. I'm sorry I didn't discover you before I moved.
I am knitting my first half and half wrap. It is baby yarn 3, mint green and pretty blue. How do you block such a large item? Thank you. Really enjoy your videos.
You have also inspired me to knit this wrap. I love the idea of pairing pale mushroom with another color. Have you ever had blue pansy? Just curious if it’s true to picture. I love blue and purple so kinda looks like that’s a nice in between of those two colors. Thanks!
Stacy, I saw a H+HTW knitted in True Turquoise + Vintage Celadon, and it was beautiful. Another gorgeous combination I've seen recently is Dark Iris + Chestnut Red.
You just convinced me that I need this project in my life and wardrobe. But let's be honest - two huge triangles, each in just one color will not fit my style so I decide to go with DK black from stash! for one triangle and bunch of colorful leftovers and mini skeins held double to create marling effect for the other. And now I just can't think about anything else and want to choose colors right now! Thank You
ooooo! you tempt and inspire me with your color combos! i was going through a rough transition in my life and this project was my joy, my meditation, and my daily release of stress and fear of what may or may not come next in my life. I just finished mine (260 sts) in the colors: Kiln Red & Wheat Flour. i am so in love with it that i got another color combo which is Bright Flamingo & Fresh Pickle. I do love the Dark Iris and i just may have to return for another set or 2 or 3......LOL
Hahaha Stacey, did you buy ALL the colors! I’m so glad I can see them in(somewhat) person! You’re sooo bad, youre influencing me to buy more yarn!:-)))
Hi Stacy I have tried to knit this shawl but can't get the wrap and turn bit at all can I just knit 2 triangles bottom up to 260 stitches then sew together would that work
I had a problem with splitting, so I switched from Chiago to Lyke. The less pointy needle worked better for me. My preference on short rows is the German Short Row method.
Oh I absolutely love this so so much Stacy. You brightened my mood. I absolutely love talking about color combos and yours are so much fun. I'm knitting on the second skein of the second color on my Rose Granite + Rosewood Pink and it brings so much comfort. Would you describe Pale Mushroom as a warm grey or cool brown or somewhere in between and both?? Does it have variation in color close-up like the Honey Pink (not the same colors, just that there are other colors close-up) and Dark Iris? Pale Mushroom + Peony Pink have my eye....as do lots of combinations lol. I'm with you 100% that as long as this wrap brings comfort and joy, I will have one on the needles!!! Take care, Stephanie
I was going to use the colors Pale Mushroom and Bright Flamingo for my first HHT wrap. Then I decided to use the color Peach Stone instead of Pale Mushroom. Peach Stone is a little darker than Pale Mushroom, and it is in the brown family rather than in the gray family of Pale Mushroom. Now that my Linen Quill has arrived, I can see that I made the right decision about those colors. As a rule of thumb, if your second color is a bright one like Bright Flamingo or Peachy Pink, I would pair it with Peach Stone instead of Pale Mushroom. If your color is a more muted one like Honey Pink, I would pair it with Pale Mushroom. A nice combination that I am planning for another HHT wrap is Heirloom White and Pale Mushroom.
@@EdibleThoughtsMakes Thanks for replying, and I'm glad my suggestions have helped you. I'm thankful that the color Peach Stone came to my attention before I placed my order for Linen Quill. It's important to consider the intensity of a color when trying to pair it with another color. Peach Stone has a little stronger intensity than Pale Mushroom, so I keep that in mind when trying to harmonize them with other colors.
Okay, okay okay! Wound my first skein of Dark Denim and cast on while watching; pairing it with Peony Pink. i would make a second with Flamingo and Turmeric and a third with Fresh Pickle and Peachy Pink….but I gotta finish the first one first 😂 i also love the quill worsted blanket that is all triangles and pick up and knit
My turmeric and bright flamingo arrived! What about butterscotch and honey pink? Or peachy pink with honey pink? Or butterscotch and peachy pink? Please do another video of color combos. I would also like to see the difference between the short rows on the back of the wrap.
I was just thinking about butterscotch and honey pink! I'm not sure if or when they're restocking butterscotch. I put out a call on instagram and someone destashed it to me! It wouldn't hurt emailing purl soho and asking if they plan to restock!
What cast-on and bind-off methods did you use for yours? I'm just now casting on in i-cord and loooool it's taking forever. I'm doing Rosewood Pink + Fresh Nutmeg, super excited about it
Stacy, unless I missed something, what do you think of the combination of Dark Denim and Kettle Black? Another knitter on RU-vid has posted her video about using these two colors together for a Half + Half Triangles wrap. At first I was lukewarm towards that particular combination, but I soon came to see that it is an iconic piece. Since first seeing that combination, I have come across other examples of it. It's on my list of favorites to knit the wrap in.
Hi Stacy., thank you for all your input, it was very helpful. I purchased the yarn for the smaller one. Have you seen the shawl made up in the smaller size? I’m 5 ft. Live in Florida & 78. I’m curios if it will be enough of a drape? I purchased the oatmeal & the yellow, Before i purchase more yarn i would love to know your thought regarding size. Thanks for your color inspirations!!
So I have not seen the smaller wrap in person, and for me living in Michigan the larger one just appeals to me more, plus the larger one can double as a throw blanket which is fun! I'm honestly not sure how well the smaller size would wrap, but with you being in Florida it might just be the perfect size to drape over your shoulders when it's a bit chilly!
By now you've probably already started or finished your small Half+Half Triangles Wrap, but for future reference you can knit an in-between "medium" size by casting on 210 stitches instead of 190. I have spoken with Purl Soho about this, and they have told me that the small bundle of Linen Quill (four skeins, two per color) will be plenty to make a wrap of that size. Some knitters on Ravelry have said they had enough yarn in the small bundle to make a wrap casting on 220 stitches, but that seems too close to "yarn chicken" for me.
Love this so much!! What length needles do you use for this? My largest cable is 30 inches and thinking I will need to go a little longer?? Can't wait to cast on!!!
Oh, Stacy! This is my favorite video ever. It made me so happy to watch this while knitting my half + half (bright flamingo and honey pink … although I’m considering saving the honey pink for my next one and using pale mushroom, we’ll see when I get to the second half). I was having a really crappy day and this just lifted my mood so much - so, thank you!! I’m just going to pull out my wrap WIP and put on your video if I ever need a boost. And holy moly - you have the most amazing stash of linen quill! I took notes of all the beautiful combos you shared for my second, third, fourth, etc. wrap I will knit. One question for you - did you block your shawls? I’m inclined not to because I don’t want it to stretch, but if the linen quill softens more I might. Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you so much Megan! That makes me so happy! Your colors combos are so good! I have not blocked my wraps yet, I just haven't felt like it was necessary but I probably will wash them at some point this winter!
I knit a swatch of Linen Quill, put it through a cold wash cycle in machine and air dried it. It is amazing how much softer it is and it has a beautiful haze. I have knit a blanket in this yarn, but have not put it in washing machine. I plan to and see no reason why the result would differ from the swatch. Finding a large unoccupied area to air dry presents a problem, however!!
I want to knit mine with Rose Quarts but they’re out😩I thought you knitted your first one with oatmeal instead of mushroom. Can’t wait to make one, I want a shlanket!!
Oh the colors you can choose! Wow. I am super excited to get some of this yarn. On my needles I have currently a 1/2 & 1/2 triangle wrap. My yarn is a lace weight with a Shubui Mohair. It is ok…. Not great. I am looking forward to securing some Linen Quill. The sale of recent did not have my colors but I will keep looking for restock. I now get the pattern ( thank you for your help last month). I think the designer ( although a free pattern, so kind), could have been better worded. I had many nights I just couldn’t forge forward to risk a mistake due to a cloudy interpretation of the words ( my opinion). Ripping out a mistake with mohair was daunting. As well I dislike mohair… why am I using? But anyway…. All my choices. I adored this video… your enthusiasm and your sharing and the color ways are just all the best. This knit is so so soothing. Think I will have one on the needles always. ( so nice to say this as I had early on my own inner frustration)…. Learning and growing is a good thing. Take care Stacey. Thank you.
Loved this Stacy - I’m on my 3rd H&H and planning my 4th lol such a great pattern - the first one is substituted quill with Isager alpaca 2 and it’s lovely but I really wanted to try quill and bring in 🇬🇧 and getting stupid custom charges was reluctant yet then I jumped on the quill train lol it’s such beautiful yarn! My first quill one was eggshell blue and green turquoise My second is pink pop and Stillwater blue My next one is purple smoke and dark iris Loved all your colours 🙌🥰
