January 31, 2005
Stash Addition
This is my yarn for Clapotis...I decided after freezing my lil shoulders off...
it is 1350 yards of raw silk from Blue Heron Yarns (LYS:Folk Art Studio) for $38.50!! Can you believe that? I can make two with that yardage. It's lace weight, but I know it will be perfect for spring. Plus it's called "Water Hyacinth"...VERY SPRINGY. Clap-o-tee...you are next!
Yes, I did say Folk Art Studio...so you know I met Laurenthere on Saturday(she has pics!!)...we also met up with Donna - Go check out her blog KnitinChick! It was a good time, we had coffee/hot cocoa and some sweets...plus I closed up the side cables on Rogue and have begun the back...which also includes the HOOD..eek.
I am still so in love with this knit...I felt like I was cheating when I picked up the Clapotis yarn...I can't wait to rush home and knit it tonight! Oh, wait tonight it's Girl scouts!
I got my secret pal 4 assignment and my very own SP4! I already really like her...she's very cool.
Here is my SP4 details...
Are you a yarn snob?
Well, I dont like novelty yarn, but I love yarn! So I would have to say, I love me a good fiber.
Do you spin? Crochet?
I do not spin, but I can crochet..but prefer to knit
Do you have any allergies to smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc?
Nope
How long have you been knitting? 3 years ago and haven't been able to stop!
Do you have an Amazon or other on line wish list? No, but I will soon!
What's your favorite scent (for candles, bath products, etc)?
Citrus (love satsuma from the body shop)
Do you have a sweet tooth?
oh yeah, I love sweets. Especially Milk Chocolate with any kind of nut.
What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Pottery
What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s?
I am really into audio books. Love them.
Musically I really like 80's and 90's indie rock..
What's your favorite color? Pink of course, and natural colors, cream, brown, rusts...
What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am a single full time working mother of a 6 year old daughter, Pixie and I have a beta fish of supreme intelligence...Polpot.
What are your life dreams?
To see my daughter happy and successful in her life sans therapy.
To continue to work hard and have a happy life.
What is/are your favorite yarns to knit with?
Rowan, Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed/DK wool, Phildar, Cascade 220, alchemy, Noro IRO
What fibers do you not like to knit with? Rough wool, and kitchen cotton, and novelty furry sparkly yarn
What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? Rogue
What is/are your favorite items to knit? hats
What are you knitting right now? Rogue
What do you think about ponchos? Eh.
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Definitely circular!
Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? addi naturas and-or bamboo...crystal palace!! dpn's: Brittany 7"
Are you a sock knitter? I would like to be...no time!
How did you learn to knit? A book, which is nothing special, by the way...
How old is your oldest UFO? Audrey - a rowan pattern. (stuffed, er kicked under my bed)
What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird? Asterix (french cartoon) and I love otters.
What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving and 4th of July
Is there anything you collect? I collect faeries and pixies. (think brian froud)
Well, I hope that helps. I took a pic of rogue...but you can't really see the cable...but here she is
Please trust me - that cable pops...I should have turned off the flash. You can see that I am done and ready to divide and conquer...
Posted by Heather at January 31, 2005 09:18 AM
That is going to be a really pretty Clapotis!
Posted by: Natalie at January 31, 2005 09:56 AMWow, your Clapotis is going to be a beauty. Can't wait to see it come together--lucky me, I got to touch that yarn! :P
... and H, your Rogue is smashing--you have much more patience than me!
Thanks for a fun Saturday afternoon--we should do it again soon! :)
*heart heart*
Posted by: Lolly at January 31, 2005 10:07 AMGREAT yarn for Clapotis. It's such a fun pattern. I'm impressed with your restraint, I'd have started it. Oh, wait, I did start it and it's half done. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny at January 31, 2005 11:16 AMcool yarn for clapotis! what a bargain! you go with that rogue! woohoo!
Posted by: froggy at January 31, 2005 11:19 AMLove your new digs! It looks great!
Posted by: VaxGirl at January 31, 2005 11:33 AMClap on! Love the yarn you picked for your Clapotis. I've got yarn for a Clapotis that a pal sent me and I am eager to knit it. When do you plan on starting yours, Miss H?
Yay! you doing Clap-o-tee! It's a fun knit. And that yarn that you got for it..WOW! can't wait to see the progress. Rouge is looking v pretty, too :)
Posted by: Moni at January 31, 2005 03:06 PMPurty yarn! That'll make a great clapotis and what a price :)
Posted by: Vicki at January 31, 2005 09:50 PMPretty yarn. I've been wanting to make clapotis as well, but haven't encountered the right yarn yet. Good luck with yours!
Posted by: LauraA at January 31, 2005 10:03 PMClapotis will look great with that beautiful silk yarn.
Go Rogue, Go Rogue...she's looking mighty fine H!
Can't wait to see more of her progress! ;-)
Nice Rogue!! I like the color and specklyness of it :) I jsut started mine... I'm doing a sleeve first as my swatch ;) If you go to Folk Art Studio, you must be in MD, no? Or am I confusing that with another place?
Posted by: Lara at February 1, 2005 01:27 AMI love the new stash enhancement. I think those colors will look so preetty by your face. I had a little touch of Ty's bug over the weekend. Again, I leave promises to call... soon!!!
Love you!
Posted by: Keowd at February 1, 2005 09:30 AMThanks for the survey! I am really excited to see how your clapotis comes out. You'll be hearing from me pretty soon!
Posted by: Your Secret Pal at February 1, 2005 02:26 PMHi Heather,
It was great meeting up with you on Saturday:0)
The colors in the yarn that you got for Clapotis are just gorgeous.
You're really moving w/Rogue...maybe you'll join me for Mariah!?
Donna
Love the new blog!
Posted by: Kate at February 1, 2005 08:02 PM