I was going to whine a bit about the weather in Chicago, and the purgatory on Earth that is driving on I-90 when it snows, and the fact that I still have far too much holiday shopping to do, but my dear blogging buddy Emma has saved you all by surprising me with some fabulous color that would make anyone forget about grey weather, at least for a little while.
Emma and I have traded yarn for some time (which reminds me that it might be time to send what I have been collecting back across the Atlantic), both of us looking for things that are more likely to be found on our sides of the pond. Every time I get a package from Emma, I'm surprised at what great stuff she finds. The UK hand dying community is clearly a deep one when it comes to quality and talent.
From left to right, the yarns are: Violet Green, Socrates Super Sock in "Burnt Orange". It's a blend of 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon, and appears to be a 3 ply yarn. Just about as perfect a combination as you can get for socks. Posh Yarn, Martha in "Glade". This yarn is 80% merino, 10% cashmere and 10% nylon. It has an incredible hand to go along with the beatuiful, subtly variegated green color. It's a 4 ply yarn, which I never would have guessed if I hadn't just unplied a bit to check. The last yarn is Skein Queen, Squash in "Rose Red". It's 100% superwash merino and a 4 ply yarn. While I'll turn anything with a little nylon into socks, 100% merino yarns need to be dedicated to different projects. I think the colors in this skein would be beautiful in a small shawl or scarf, worn near my face.
I'd like to take the last bit of this post to wish you all a very happy holiday season. May you all have a peaceful, joyous time with family and friends and find plenty of time to indulge yourself in the things that make you happy. We've got a lot of family activities planned, so posting here may be sparse until after the New Year. It's been a pleasure to be able to share my crafty pursuits with you all for another year. I'd like to thank everyone who drops by for their interest and attention. I'm looking forward to a 2010 full of crafty goodness and I hope you'll all continue to share in the fun with me!
Emma and I have traded yarn for some time (which reminds me that it might be time to send what I have been collecting back across the Atlantic), both of us looking for things that are more likely to be found on our sides of the pond. Every time I get a package from Emma, I'm surprised at what great stuff she finds. The UK hand dying community is clearly a deep one when it comes to quality and talent.
From left to right, the yarns are: Violet Green, Socrates Super Sock in "Burnt Orange". It's a blend of 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon, and appears to be a 3 ply yarn. Just about as perfect a combination as you can get for socks. Posh Yarn, Martha in "Glade". This yarn is 80% merino, 10% cashmere and 10% nylon. It has an incredible hand to go along with the beatuiful, subtly variegated green color. It's a 4 ply yarn, which I never would have guessed if I hadn't just unplied a bit to check. The last yarn is Skein Queen, Squash in "Rose Red". It's 100% superwash merino and a 4 ply yarn. While I'll turn anything with a little nylon into socks, 100% merino yarns need to be dedicated to different projects. I think the colors in this skein would be beautiful in a small shawl or scarf, worn near my face.
I'd like to take the last bit of this post to wish you all a very happy holiday season. May you all have a peaceful, joyous time with family and friends and find plenty of time to indulge yourself in the things that make you happy. We've got a lot of family activities planned, so posting here may be sparse until after the New Year. It's been a pleasure to be able to share my crafty pursuits with you all for another year. I'd like to thank everyone who drops by for their interest and attention. I'm looking forward to a 2010 full of crafty goodness and I hope you'll all continue to share in the fun with me!
Sending those good wishes and appreciative thoughts right back to you. . .
Happy hoidays to you, too. Thanks for sharing another great year with us. I've enjoyed following your fiber persuits & Z's progress over the year. I've been a regular reader for several years now, although I rarely comment.
Happy holidays! Hopefully the days will be full of crafty goodness and bright bits of color throughout the cold winter months.
Those are indeed. Many happy returns!
Season's Greetings dear friend.
Gifting you yarn is, as always, my pleasure. The Rose Red would make a lovely 'Damson'. Knit them up in happiness and health.
xxx
Wishing you very merry holidays. Peace.