The French Confection
Remember what I was saying not too long ago about being frugal about buying yarn before MS&W?
I lied.
Get a load of this:
Talk about French cotton candy for the knitter's soul. I'm particularly smitten with the Clapotis.
This yarn has a texture that is a combination between a soft vellum paper and a fine cotton. It makes me think of the edges of frilly lettuce leaves. And it's just as pretty in the singular as in the aggregate.
What is this yarn going to be? Why a Chanel-Inspired Jacket, of course! The pattern is still available for free from Phildar. And the best part? The pattern calls for 5.5 mm needles. Should be a fun, quick knit, assuming I can work my way through the French translation. A big shout out to Becky for helping this yarn get to my door.
Blog of the Day
In honor of the lovely goodies that I'm showing off today, Becky, that wonderful whack dancing rabbit woman in Lyon, France is my link for the day. She's single handedly helped me develop my addiction to Phildar yarns and patterns. She's also responsible for helping us all find our way to Sleeve Island and making sure that the cabana boy's liquor cabinet is well stocked with those things necessary for fixing margaritas. Not only that, but she's also just done a nice re-design of her blog template that you should all go and take a look at.
Ah! I'm the Blog of the Day! Thanks, T. I'm flattered :-)
In my opinion, French yarn for a jacket that is going to look fabulous on your fabulous self is exempt from the Rule of Frugal.
New yarn or not, I'm not at all worried about your MDS&W spending abilities.
;-)
I also splurged on the yarn for the Chanel-inspired jacket. I have been trying to get through translating the pattern but, my French is horrible! Good luck to you!
Why am I suddenly overwhelmed with the desire to lick that Phildar yarn? Wow, that's gorgeous and springy!
I always drool while reading Becky's blog. I must learn French, because I really, really want to knit up nearly all of their desgins!
I can't wait to see this jacket of yours!
Hey, cool yarn. I bet the jacket will look great. You are on a pink bender, aren't you?
The eponge (did I spell that correctly?) is turning out wonderfully.
And, nice of you to point out Becky's site. The new skin is perfect. She is a wizard at the computer AND at knitting!
Holy stuff I love that yarn. It's so girly! Knit it quick, I have to see it :)
I too am jealous. I wish I could read french, I love all the wonderful designs that Becky knits. By any chance, is there an english version of the magazines/patterns?
I am coveting this jacket! Can't wait to see how yours comes along. The yarn is gorgeous, and the finished product just looks so devine.
I may have to break down and do this myself -- if I can find the yarn!