Sock yarn, from Temptations in Sturgeon Bay. $1.50 each, because they were the last balls. Haven't these people ever heard of colorwork?
The last four balls of Merino et Soie by Naturally. I bought a bunch of these, and some lavender and teal colors too, back in January at my LYS's $3 a ball sale. When I got them home, I realized I probably didn't have quite enough of the grey for a sweater, but I resisted going back. I finally caved the other day and bought these at the exorbitant rate of $5.25 a ball. Originally marked $8.75.
Knit Picks Shadow, in three colors. I couldn't decide what color to make my Secret of the Stole, so I ordered three. I decided on the green. If it turns out I can't stand lace, I'll be swapping the other two colors away, I guess. But they are all lovely.
Knit Picks Gloss. I've been meaning to give this a try. I'm not completely sold on its wonderfulness in the skein. It just doesn't have any wow factor. That may change once I knit some up.
Knit Picks Harmony wood tips: LOVE THEM! They are lovely, sharp, smooth but not slick. They made my lace swatch a pleasure. I like them so much, I ordered two more in smaller sizes.
Harvest Moon batt and tussah silk top by Abby. Guess Abby was thinking the same thing as the flowers from my garden: Yellow and orange! The batt is a blend of super-fine merino, tussah silk, suri alpaca, and Mongolian cashmere! Soooo gorgeous and soft!
Here's something that merits a few less exclamation marks. My swatch for Secret of the Stole. It's a little floppy and open, I think I will go down one more needle size. On the tail on the left is my two bead choices. I think the bottom one (clear lined with gold) will get the green light. I like the brown one on top too, but I think it blends a little too much.
I'm half-way done with the second half of the front of Nantucket Jacket, which means I will soon have to sit down and refigure the arms to make them full length. Time to get out the graph paper.
7 comments:
Lots of gorgeous new stuff! I think sometimes the yarns that look boring in the skein can be a joy to knit with, so don't judge the Gloss too soon.
I think your lace swatch looks fine. But swatch on smaller needles if you must.
I like the gold-lined bead better too... Though, I have to admit, I had a hard time seeing either one. LOL
I love those knit-pick yarns, I'll have to try gloss -it's so pretty.
I think the shawl will turn out great... but I can't see the beads.
D'oh! Now I see the beads, I actually like the one on top better, but you're right, it really blends in!!!!
Don't you have enough needles yet? Alarm!! Alarm!!! Approaching the needle saturation point.
Hmmm.. I like the darker bead. But either will look beautiful! I also really like the pattern you're using -- looks great in the KP Shadow! All three of those colors are so pretty, I might need to do some affordable stash enhancing myself! I'll even add a set of Harmony tips...I've knit with metal so long, I hardly remember what it's like to knit with wooden needles.
I hope you didn't get excited about 2 new comments. I'm sorry to say that they're both from me. I like the dark bead better. The end.
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