In spite of it not being a weekend day and not a day that involves a date with my husband, Thursday is one of my favorite days. It's a day that reminds me that a little break is just around the corner, a night when we almost never plan anything and I can just park myself in front of the projector (one of the very much appreciated man-introduced items in the house, on my own I couldn't even figure out how to convince it to talk to the cable box -- and there's nothing quite like watching Alton Brown or CSI on my own personal "silver screen") and knit or do whatever else feel like.
I made good progress on Cerys tonight, but yesterday something arrived in the mail that is more deserving of "last post of the week" billing.
This lovely little package from a certain kind blogger in Lyon, France lit up my living room when I opened it -- almost literally. This yarn has a silky sheen and is very reflective in a good way. And I had to chase my husband out of the very yummy taffy like treats that came along for the ride. To be honest, I had to chase myself out of them too so that I would have a few left to photograph tonight.
Becky apparently knows of my love for ladder-style yarns. (I love the way they look when knit up and even though I've knit way too many garter stitch scarves out of the stuff, I can't help myself and buy more). I know -- it doesn't look like a ladder yarn, it looks like a boucle. But the yarn is lying to you! Sneaky sophisticated stuff. Take a look at the Creole up close:
A ladder yarn if I ever saw one. But a delightful, classy and playful one that I'm looking forward to turning into a soft and shimmery scarf.
But I'm going to finish Cerys first.
Oh yeah. Right. Like anyone believes that...
Lovely yarn!
It's so funny what you said about Thursday! Since I was in high school, I've always loved Thursday nights -- one more day to get through, and then the weekend.
Be strong.
What a beautiful yarn!! Can't wait to see a scarf made out of it. (Thursday is my favorite day too--my motto is "the weekend starts on Thursday".)
That IS gorgeous yarn. But, I have questions: Now that we (general we) have all these scarves, what do we wear them with? Are there fashion rules for this? Strictures?? No-No's? The gym is obviously out, as is yoga, but where else? My scarves are screaming to make many public appearances!