I really should be. I should have some amount of self-control. I should not be ordering yarn or roving. I really don’t NEED any more.
Heh.
The Loopy Ewe is magnetic, and draws me in (Well, th- th- that’s my st- st- story and I’m sticking to it)
So a box came with yarn, and it was a great surprise to me. Yeah, really.
Claudia Hand Painted, Purple Earth
Of course, anyone that knows my daughter would know why I’d chose this colorway. The purples in it are beautiful.
Now, I do red. Red car, red cell phone, red case for the iPod. I DO RED.
Cherry Tree Hill Foxy Lady.
It has bits of browns, tan, greens in it, little bits here and there, lovely colorway. It’s going to be wonderful working with it. It’s already so nice to just sit and touch.
And some roving fell into the package, also a surprise to me.
Sakina Needles Lavender
This is a really sucky picture of the colors. The greens are more light lime tones, the lavender/purples are much prettier. By the time I get off work, run a few errands, get home, scratch, pour a drink (Caffeine-free Pepsi!!!!) I don’t have natural daylight to work with. Colorwork without a light box is “iffy” at best. My cousin, the professional photographer, (the one who never leaves any comments) probably has the perfect set-up for doing this properly – and the knowledge – and the equipment. But he ain’t here. So…….
Damn, do I have my work cut out for me.
And Pop wants that gansey sweater. In sport weight. Before he turns 90.
And then, the damn mailman showed up again, with the rest of the stuff.
I was so sorely Tempted…..
Tempted, Bordello
Reds into black, wee bits of lighter pinks, but no mistake this is sinfully RED and BLACK, it is wonderful and I love it. Don’t nobody get near this one – it’s MINE.
And then soothing…..
Cherry Tree Hill, Birches
Isn’t that soft and easy on the eyes, restful. Nice change, I thought. Not what I usually pick out, but beautiful all the same.
And now, I need to introduce a Loopy Legend in her Own Time, honored by The Loopy Ewe herself.
Loopy Legends, Janice’s Sunshine in Winter, dyed by Zen String
Wow, what a beautiful colorway. It’s gonna be tough on my old eyes working on that fine fingering weight, but for these colors, I’ll stay near the OTT lite and tough it out.
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Finished Object
A scarf for daughter Kate –
Mead Scarf, by Elizabeth Morrison
I modified it slightely, by making it narrower, less repeats of the pattern. I did this because, as a new, inexperienced spinner, I didn’t know how much yardage I had! When I first saw the purple, it had to be for Kate, and I wanted to do this simple lace pattern. I started it according to the directions, but as I worked I was afraid that I would run out of yarn too soon for the length I wanted. Out it came, cast on less stitches, and was able to get the length that daughter would want.
Maybe this will make her smile.
What a wonderful surprise that all this yarn came in the mail. And exactly the sort of yarn that I would have chosen. If I was choosing any, that is. Not that I would, of course, ’cause of all the yarn I’ve already got, ya see. I really don’t need any more. (Is he looking this way? Is he believing any of this?)
