Julie and I got together for a belated birthday celebration (we both celebrate birthdays in February) and took a trip out to the Fold. As always, it was full of inspiration for both of us. Everywhere you look there's something new to think about. Unusually enough for me, however, I decided to focus on three things: socks for John, Skew socks for me and something that could become a work appropriate scarf for my new job. And I was able to find one thing that worked well in each category.
The green Trekking is for man socks -- imagine finding dark green, durable yarn with some subtle interest. John's grey Trekking socks have held up incredibly well, so it's nice to find some more Trekking that will fit his color range.
The little red bundle is a Crazy Zauberball -- I think I'm probably the last one to this party, but I think it will be interesting to watch the striping in the context of the Skew socks (something else I am also coming late to). The socks are cast on and I'm looking forward to to seeing how the construction works out. So far, it's not too fiddly, and it's toe up -- both of which are primary considerations for yours truly when making socks.
That gorgeous BFL from Fiber Optic Yarns, dyed in the colorway "Black Light" is the foundation for the scarf in the third category. I love love love deep electric blues and purples. My goal is to spin a fine two ply that can be knit up into something simple and narrow that will work in an environment that requires more formal business attire. I've been itching to pull out my wheel, and I'm hoping this fiber will be the inspiration that gets me back there.
Oh, yeah, and about that new job thing... I'm going to be the director of operations for a brand new health care IT-focused not-for-profit. I look at my blog as a more or less work-free zone, but I will say that I'm excited and looking forward to a number of new challenges. And that it's very likely that posting will be a bit more irregular as things get underway. It's a start up organization with a mission and I expect it to keep me pretty busy!
The green Trekking is for man socks -- imagine finding dark green, durable yarn with some subtle interest. John's grey Trekking socks have held up incredibly well, so it's nice to find some more Trekking that will fit his color range.
The little red bundle is a Crazy Zauberball -- I think I'm probably the last one to this party, but I think it will be interesting to watch the striping in the context of the Skew socks (something else I am also coming late to). The socks are cast on and I'm looking forward to to seeing how the construction works out. So far, it's not too fiddly, and it's toe up -- both of which are primary considerations for yours truly when making socks.
That gorgeous BFL from Fiber Optic Yarns, dyed in the colorway "Black Light" is the foundation for the scarf in the third category. I love love love deep electric blues and purples. My goal is to spin a fine two ply that can be knit up into something simple and narrow that will work in an environment that requires more formal business attire. I've been itching to pull out my wheel, and I'm hoping this fiber will be the inspiration that gets me back there.
Oh, yeah, and about that new job thing... I'm going to be the director of operations for a brand new health care IT-focused not-for-profit. I look at my blog as a more or less work-free zone, but I will say that I'm excited and looking forward to a number of new challenges. And that it's very likely that posting will be a bit more irregular as things get underway. It's a start up organization with a mission and I expect it to keep me pretty busy!
Congrats on the new job!
I bought a Zauberball a few weeks ago and ended up knitting a pair of toe up socks faster than I have ever knit before! I knit 2 socks on 2 circs so it helps. I was also visiting my bro and sil so sitting and chatting and of course knitting was the de rigeur. They are fun and everyone comments on them. I noticed they pilled a bit at first,(I have carpets in my home which I think induces pilling) but they wash up great and are one of my favs.
Colours are fun and you will enjoy them I am sure.
Congratulations on the new job! It sounds very intriguing.
If you are the last one to the party then I'm somewhere behind you having lost my invite. I've seen the Zauberball, but I haven't bought or tried any yet. I have a tendency towards crazy colored, but still semi-solids, for my socks. I think my favorite are these bright yellow-green with tiny splotches of orange. They get worn a lot!
Hopefully your new job will be a wonderful experience. It sounds like it will be interesting!
I think I lost my invite, too! Pretty colors, though - I'm looking forward to seeing them worked up.
Congrats on the new job, BTW. Best wishes for your career there.
That blacklight colorway looks even more wonderful in person and I can't wait to see you spin it up! Let me know when you want to bring your wheel out here -- I'm ready for a spinning day!
That purple fiber is awesome! I'm looking forward to the yarn.
Best wishes on the new job.
Not for profit? Health care? Techy? Sign me up for that blog!
Or, since there probably won't be blogging, sign me up for a playdate. :)
That BFL looks gorgeous... I will definitely be following closely to see it get spun.
I had a friend whose grandmother told her we are a new person every 10 years--it's so interesting whenever I have cause to remember that. Cheers to new horizons!
I love Trekking yarn.
New jobs are awesome...right after the scary learning curve!
Congratulations on the new job. I wish you all the best.