<< I wish they would occasionally revisit old articles and do a
review so to speak of the yarns in them, to see how they stood up to
use. I only know of one project that was ever
revisited, and that was because it was a fantastic wool lace shawl
that got attacked by moths.>>
Well, I can tell you about a few (my own, only - so it looks like I'm
really blowing my own horn too much):
"Spinning for a Lazy Kate" (with pattern for a 16th century style cap)
Spin*Off Magazine Vol. XV Number 2, Summer 1991
The cap is still around, being used, has worn very well.
"A Drying Rack Anyone Can Make"
Spin*Off Magazine Vol. XVII Number 1, Spring 1993
Not a pattern in the sense you're talking about - but can't resist -
it's still in good shape, constant use, very functional. One of my
better inventions!
"Holbrook Socks" (with two patterns)
Spin*Off Magazine Vol XIX Number 3, Fall 1995
Both pairs of socks are still in use, quite worn but also very
sturdy, felted on the bottom, and warm.
"Early Mitteyns: Two Bags" (with pattern)
Spin*Off Magazine Vol XX Number 1, Spring 1996
Have lost track of one pair (don't see the recipient any more) but
the other pair is worn (and stained) and still in use. You can see
the individual stitches in some places where the fuzz has worn off.
"Hampshire Vest"
Spin*Off Magazine Vol. XX Number 2, Summer 1996
Still in use - I see it in church on occasion!
"Maine-style warmup" (with pattern)
Knitter's Magazine Number 49, Winter 1997
This one I have to admit wore out a while ago - I think I used it
(the original handspun prototype) for at least six or seven winters.
The commercial yarn version they made (and then gave me) wore out
*very* quickly.
"Fiber Basics: Cotswold"
Spin*Off Magazine Vol. XXIII Number 4, Winter 1999
The socks pictured in this article are still going strong - *very*
sturdy and very felted.
"Double Mittens"
Spin*Off Magazine Vol. XXVII Number 4, Winter 2003
What's not clear in this article as published is that the mittens
(and article) were done about fourteen years ago, when the photo was
taken. They just put the article away for a long time ..... The
mittens are still in constant use each winter, and there is sap on
the outer mittens that won't wash out, and the angora of the liner
has matted a bit, but otherwise they're fine. In fact, I just
borrowed them back to use for a workshop I was teaching.
I think that's about it -
Deborah
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