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Janet Filipchuk
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WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!
Monday, September 4, 2023 – Welcome to September!
A new month means a new colourway from Ancient Arts Yarns! As a matter of fact, September’s Colour of the Month would look spectacular in last week’s email feature – The Butterfly Papillon Shawl, Cowl or Scarf as well as in any or all of the three ‘one skein’ shawl projects (one crochet, two knit) included in today’s email. Of course, you could always use two skeins if you want a larger shawl.
Pre-order now!
September’s Colour of the Month
Ancient Arts Colour of the Month for SEPTEMBER is now available for pre-ordering…it is a LIMITED EDITION colourway, that is only available this month, and then it’s gone for good.
COLOSSEUM AT DUSK, ROME
Photo © Wayfarer Travel
The next stop on our tour of World Famous Archeological Sites is the Colosseum in Rome, the iconic symbol of the Imperial Roman Empire. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world! Construction on the Colosseum began in 72 AD and was completed just 8 years later in 80 AD. It was built in the centre of the city to place it both symbolically and precisely at the heart of Rome.
Aerial view 2021 © Kasa Fue
The Colosseum is elliptical in shape, 189 m long by 156 m wide (615' x 50') and covers 24,000 square meters (or 6 acres). The central arena is 87 m by 55 m (287' x 180') and is surrounded by a 5 m (15’) high wall, above which began the seating. Seating was arranged according to social status, and the Emperor had his own section. The senators and their families were also close to the action in the first tier, followed by the rest of the nobles and knights (the "equestrians"). The third, intermediate section was divided in half with the wealthier citizens being seated in the lower section, and the poorer above. The very top section was for the common poor, the slaves, and women.
When you think of the Roman Colosseum, your first thoughts are probably of gladiator contests. Gladiatorial contests were outlawed in 435 AD. Ancient Romans also used the Colosseum for many other types of spectacles including animal hunts (venatio), executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramas based on Roman mythology, and for a brief time, mock sea battles (naumachia).
The Colosseum has been used for many different purposes in the past two thousand years, and you can read more about it during the Medieval and Modern eras.
Introducing…
COLOSSEUM AT DUSK, ROME Colourway
Photo © Dreamstime
Our September Colour of the Month takes its colours from the many stunning photographs taken of the Colosseum at dusk, when the arches are lit by golden floodlights, and the amphitheatre glows against the darkening sky. There's even a touch of green for the lush grass.
The “Colosseum at Dusk, Rome” Colour of the Month (COTM) colourway is dyed on Ancient Arts Socknado base (fingering weight #1); made of 80% superwash fine Merino wool and 20% nylon with 350m/100g; $32.98 each.
To Pre-Order: call us at 519-474-0403 with your name, payment information and number of skeins needed. Pre-Ordering deadline is Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Have a look at how beautifully September’s COTM pairs with contrasting colours…
Colosseum at Dusk and Kismet
Kismet represents the colour that the emperors wore, which became known as "Roman Emperor Purple." Tyrian dye was a rare dye made from the secretions of predatory sea snails found in Tyre, Lebanon. It was so expensive to produce, and so valuable, that it was used only by the very wealthy. The amount of dye that was used on garments was governed by sumptuary laws, which meant it also conferred social status. Although the Emperors could have entire garments dyed purple, senior senators and magistrates were only allowed to wear a purple stripe on their togas.
Colosseum at Dusk and Meet Me at Midnight
Meet Me at Midnight represents both the colour of the sky as night falls, and also the little known fact that the Colosseum was used to stage mock sea battles. The arena would be flooded and reproductions of warships would be used to stage re-creations of naval battles. There was even a mechanism that could be used to simulate shipwrecks!
Colosseum at Dusk and Rock Garden
The Colosseum was built with several different materials, such as wood, limestone, volcanic rocks, tiles, cement, and mortar. Rock Garden is the perfect compliment as it is the colour of rocks and cement, with little bits of colour for the greenery and flowers that grow on ancient monuments.
Left to Right: Meet Me at Midnight, Colosseum at Dusk, Kismet, and Rock Garden
Below are three ‘one-skein’ shawl patterns that would look amazing with September’s Colour of the Month. All three shawls can be made larger with a second skein, if desired.
Long Story Short is an ideal shawl for that extra special single skein of beautiful sock yarn (think...Ancient Arts Colour of the Month!).
© InTime4
A One Skein Wonder for summer and cooler Fall evenings made of garter stitch and a single row of lace every so often.
© ruralroutefive
There are extra repeats if you want to continue to make it even larger.
© Rhc4
One Size with extra instructions to make larger
© Kdenty
Yardage: 343 - 425 m (375 - 465 yds) Fingering weight (#1) or Sock yarn (#1)
Yarn Suggestions:
Solids
Multi’s
Pattern: we can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. C$9.93 and have it emailed to your inbox and stored in your Ravelry library if you have one.
Gauge: 20 sts = 4” in Garter stitch, blocked
Needle: 4.00 mm x 60 cm (US 6 x 24”) or longer circular
Stormy Sky is a lightweight, asymmetrical shawl, it’s dynamic and modern. Knit from the corner in a shape of an asymmetrical triangle, it makes a great and fast project for that one very special skein of yarn.
© Life Is Cozy
Alternation of sections creates a nice texture and is rather easy to memorize. Tassels can be added to make corners look more polished if desired.
© Life Is Cozy
Simple lace highlights the colour changes in variegated yarn, but does not overpower it.
© flssgrl
This pattern can be used with any yarn, as the gauge is not critical. The number of section repeats can be adjusted as well, depending on the desired size of the finished shawl and how much yardage is available.
© SarahLoueees
Yardage: 384 - 503 m (420 - 550 yds) Fingering weight (#1) or Sock yarn (#1)
Yarn Suggestions:
Solids
Multi’s
This pattern is available for free.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Garter Stitch
Needle: 5.50 mm x 60 cm (US 9 x 24”) or longer circular
© Mrsdarth
Stormy Sky is a lightweight that is dynamic and modern. Crocheted from the corner in the shape of an asymmetrical triangle, it makes a great and fast project for that very special skein(s) of yarn.
Alternation of sections creates nice texture and is rather easy to memorize. Tassels can be added to make corners look more polished.
This pattern can be used with any yarn weight as the gauge is not critical. The number of section repeats can be adjusted as well, depending on the desired size of the finished shawl.
The pattern has step-by-step photos and a video tutorial for the parts that may or may not be a bit tricky.
Yardage: 411 - 503 m (450 - 550 yds) Fingering weight (#1) or Sock yarn (#1)
Yarn Suggestions:
Solids
Multi’s
This pattern is available for free.
Gauge: 14 sts and 11 rows = 4” in Double Crochet
Hook: 4.00 mm (G)
Crochet terminology: US
We hope that you enjoy your day off today and have a great rest of the week.
Take care,
Patti-Ann
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