October 03, 2005
A Yarn from Stitches East...
A Veritable Feast for the Fiber Aficionado...
Stitches East 2005 Yarn Haul...
Free Yarn...
Seriously. This yarn was free. Perhaps it was due to the vibrant color.
My Boyo LOVES yellow...and had requested a new snowboarding beanie.
All that yardage for the low, low price of $0.00!
Half Pi Shawl pattern from Rosie's Yarn Cellar
2 skeins of Zephyr laceweight in Basil
This is from Hunt Valley Cashmere...
Sooo Fabulous, I can't describe how fabulous it is...
It's a simple almost basketweave scarf pattern...very simple but elegant!
I took a break from shopping long enough to stalkarazzi one of my favorite authors and bloggers... Ms. Pearl-McPhee
I kept passing the Green Mountain Spinnery booth...
I became velcro...their lush yarn and cute patterns just stuck to me...
I actually modeled their version...and bought the yarn for it...
I just love that look with the crisp white shirt underneath...
With Doc Martens of course!
This would be so awesome to wrap up in...
Mountain Colors Bearfoot...Perhaps a mini-clapotee?
Wild Raspberry
I don't know if I will be able to knit this up...I'm really just content to rub it on my cheek and exclaim over the colors. I do so love it!
Tess...
I must say a few words about Tess Designer Yarns.
I emailed them about a week before I went to Stitches.
I explained that I'd bought some Ribbon yarn at MD S&W and I had buyers remorse.
They emailed me back (like in 5 minutes) and assured me I could bring it back to Stitches for an exchange.
Look what I got instead of the ribbon yarn...
More sock patterns...
All of these festivals have the neatest needles, gadgets and gizmos to make your knitting life a bit easier.
Just what you need when your dogs are tired from all the yarn shopping!
Share a smoothie with your fellow knitter and rummage through your treasures!!
I hope you enjoyed viewing the loot...
I'm pretty much good to go until Sheep & Wool next year.
Or so I'm told!
I've finished my opal socks, and begun a new pair...
Koigu with a Twin rib with US1s.
Oh, it's so very.
I'm accepting the diagnosis... I'm addicted to sock knitting.
Ha! I'm also on row 3 of the FBS edging...Victory is upon us!
Posted by Heather at October 3, 2005 09:57 AMHi! Love that vest, that will be so cute on! Not sure if you remember me...I haven't commented since you finished your lovely Rogue...I call my daughter Pixie too. Remember? That's okay if you don't. :-) Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I am finally making my own Rogue. I am soooo excited, can't wait to start it. Have two projects to finish first though. Must start soon! Am using the same yarn: jo sharp silkroad aran tweed, although it is under a different label: Kathmandu something or other. Love it!
Posted by: Shelley at October 3, 2005 10:29 AMWow what a great yarn haul! Mmmm, Mountain Color and Cashmere. You've got plenty to keep you busy for a while, chickie.
Sorry we never connected this weekend. I guess it wasn't meant to be :( No Fiber Fest and no Heaz fix - bummer...
T
Posted by: Tanya at October 3, 2005 12:10 PMTell me your bringing that sock book... you know how addicted I am! :) I love all of the yarns and patterns you got--that yellow yarn is pretty--so cool you got it for free too!
That Tess yarn deal is amazing. So glad they let you trade and get all of those beautiful colors instead of that ribbon. That stuff looks luscious :)
See you soon, H.
xo
Posted by: L at October 3, 2005 12:22 PMI had forgotten how much I loved that vest. Hmmm, I've got some stash yarn for that one I'm sure!
Posted by: Kate at October 3, 2005 01:01 PMI'm drooling right now. What an awesome haul! I love that vest that you are going to do.
Posted by: Moni at October 3, 2005 01:12 PMSo how'd you get free yarn? Lucky girl! I love those flower needles, so happy. Yeah, that should keep you busy for a while.
Posted by: Vicki at October 3, 2005 01:14 PMNice haul lady! Love everything you bought - and it appears it was well worth the trip for stash enhancement and fun.
Posted by: Lisa at October 3, 2005 01:26 PMone word. JEALOUS!!!!
Posted by: Erin at October 3, 2005 01:48 PMditto that - my stash and i are soooooo jealous! can't wait to see all the goodies you knit up - how happy are you!
Posted by: jennifer at October 3, 2005 02:52 PMHow the heck did you get that for free? I've touched Catalina and loved it.
Posted by: Lauren at October 3, 2005 03:15 PMYummy yummy stash. Especially the raspberry. And the meeting of the Harlot. What could be better?
:)
oh why are you showing us all those delicious yarns... i want them all. especially the cashmere ones.
you'll love bearfoot, they are my absolute favorite sock yarn of the moment!
Posted by: blossom at October 3, 2005 03:29 PMWowee, what a haul! Those festivals always seem to have the best little companies. I'm definitely going to have to go to Chicago's next year. No doubt.
Posted by: Sarah at October 3, 2005 04:04 PMFree yarns? The yarns are already yummily lovely even if you have to pay for them ... free? Sweet!
I am waiting for that sock book in the mail too ... seems to be a good one ... getting impatiently now! LOL!
That is quite the haul! I'm so excited for you, & am definitely aware of my own stagnation in the knitting. You & your completed socks (was there a pic? I didn't see one... ahem) have inspired me to devote at least an hour to knitting tonight!
Wish I'd gone to stitches with you. It would've been so much fun!
L-o-v-e-U!
Posted by: Keowdie at October 3, 2005 04:30 PMWow, you got such a haul there. I have to agree that the sock possibilites are most tempting. I'd love to try some of that bearfoot someday. Can't wait to see what you make first.
Posted by: Jenna at October 3, 2005 06:31 PMMy LYS recently started carrying Mountain Colors, and I got the same color! It's so beautiful, and it just makes me want to eat some wild raspberries.
Posted by: Beth at October 3, 2005 11:09 PMSuch wonderful goodies! And, the free yarn. Very cool. I've seen much worse/weirder colors than that and they actually wanted money for it. It's perfect if it's a color you like anyway.
And, I've been lusting after that cabled vest, myself. I may even have the yarn in my stash for it. Yippee!
Posted by: Krista at October 4, 2005 03:24 AMgreat haul! you've done exceptionally well. i've actually been eyeing off that vest myself.
Posted by: jacqueline at October 4, 2005 03:52 AMYou totally scored girlie! Looks like a fun time...stalkarazzi...ha!
Posted by: Anne Marie at October 4, 2005 10:55 AMDamn! You picked up some great stuff! I really like Green Mountain Spinnery too. I made a cabled hat once with their Mountain Mohair and it was awesome! Enjoy your new stash!
Posted by: Karen at October 4, 2005 12:28 PMLook at all your wonderful goodies! Don't you just love Mountain Colors? I swear their sock yarn is to die for! I love it!
Posted by: Erin at October 4, 2005 02:47 PMThat picture of Pixie on the sidebar is one I took! :) hehe
Great to see you last night, H!
Posted by: Lolly at October 4, 2005 03:36 PMFree Yarn??? Score!! And that Mountain Colors Bearfoot... bee-yoo-tee-ful. Can't wait to see that knitted up - I really do love those colors.
Posted by: Kathy at October 4, 2005 04:53 PMWhat a GREAT haul! Look at all of the pretty yarn. Don't you just love the mountain colors?! Gotta love it!
I found your blog through Jen. You are so much fun! I'll be back...
Posted by: Laura at October 8, 2005 12:06 AMOh! I have that same pattern from Rosie's! I bought it at the shop when I visited Philly back in May. We should do a knitalong! :D
Such a great stash - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Christine at October 10, 2005 11:51 PM