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Fondling yarn since 2003.

So impatient!

January 12th, 2007 | Category: Shaped V-Neck, Small things, Stash Enhancement

I pretty well can’t wait for my dressform to arrive. (Yes, of course I ordered one about 37 seconds after writing that last post. And why yes, I do have an impatience problem. :)

I’m very, very close to dividing for the armholes and adding the bust short rows on the Shaped V-neck Cardigan. I really want the dressform around for thorough inspection when I add them, so I had to distract myself!

Hubby asked for an indoor cap to wear on his bald head a couple of weeks ago. I think this one is going to live in the sidebar for a whole day before it’s finished. :) That, uh, moodily-lit photo was taken early last night and I’m already on the decreases. The yarn is very soft and fine, and I think it will work well for him.

I also accompanied a friend to a truly fabulous yarn shop. She was going to get supplies for a class at Stitches West, I was going for moral support. Then I saw that they were one of the few lucky yarn shops to carry Blue Moon products. I say that, and not simply “Socks that Rock”, because it turns out Blue Moon does other stuff!

Peacock-blue almost-solid silk thread laceweight.

Sign.

Me.

Up.

And generous yardage, too! Plenty for a stunning masterpiece. This will have to marinate awhile, so that I can find just the right pattern. (Suggestions welcome.)

Lastly, I got to see Bea in action over the holiday break. Here, have some cute baby pictures!

Seeing one’s hand-knits being loved is one of the greatest things ever.

8 Comments so far

  1. Amelia January 14th, 2007 3:41 am

    I. Want. Some. Silk. Sigh.

  2. grumperina January 16th, 2007 8:33 am

    God, that laceweight looks amazing… drool! And the sweater is super cute :).

  3. pixie January 16th, 2007 1:48 pm

    what pattern is bea? I would like to knit it!

  4. Ashley January 16th, 2007 7:30 pm

    Oh my gosh, taht silk looks AMAZING! I had no idea that BMFA was so diversified. And Bea? Utterly adorable. If only my nephew were a niece!

  5. Magrit January 19th, 2007 8:47 am

    Very, very, very ! nice coat ! :) I love it !

  6. Elizabeth January 20th, 2007 9:25 am

    Awwww… I love that little white coat. So cute. Nice work. And can’t wait to see what you’ll make from that gorgeous blue silk.

  7. Nala September 5th, 2007 1:20 am

    This looks so great!!!
    It´s so cute! I have queued it ;)

  8. pixie May 7th, 2008 5:40 pm

    what is she wearing, I have to knit that for my girl!

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