Yarn as distraction
OK, everyone can stop worrying now – I’m back. And I have a few things to show you. In a fit of indecision, I started several pair of socks (breaking my “one pair at a time” rule).
Embossed Leaves
Monkey (but all stockinette – no purling!)
And these, which you’ve already seen.
And of course, I’ve also acquired a bit more yarn. A little yarn in the mail sure brightens a crappy day.
This is 2 skeins of 100% cashmere, each 400 yards. I got this from an eBay store I’ve been watching for a little while. I was curious about the quality of the yarn (since it is pretty cheap). So far, so good. I think this will become some lacy shawl or wrap.
And this is approximately 1750 yards of 100% extrafine merino. I bought this to dye for socks, but it is really a lace weight yarn, too fine for socks. This is destined to become some large lacy thing, too.
Very nice, Beth. Have you shown me the blue yarn yet? What is it? I loved knitting the embossed leaves pattern, though mine turned out a little baggy. Yours looks great in that yarn.
kristeng
5 Apr 07 at 7:59 pm
I like the Embossed Leaves pattern– especially in that yarn! And the cashmere looks luscious!
Kristy
5 Apr 07 at 8:28 pm
Thanks! I don’t know if I’ve had the blue at work or not. It is the wool/alpaca blend shown here.
Beth
5 Apr 07 at 8:32 pm
Where did you find those patterns! You are really making me wanna knit socks…
dharma
5 Apr 07 at 8:42 pm
Great socks you’ve got going!
tiennie
5 Apr 07 at 10:35 pm
Okay, your Embossed Leaves and Monkeys are absolutely perfect! Wow, such great color choices for both! Love that blue.
knittingphilistine
6 Apr 07 at 9:56 am
Lovely socks and it makes me all dreamy seeing others busy ehancing their stashes, I’ve been doing a bit of the same this week…ain’t it fun, tho?!
Becka
6 Apr 07 at 6:36 pm