Oh, the possibilities

Purlescence Yarns is having an end of year sale, 30% off most yarn & bags, 50% off selected yarn, books, and bags, and 60% off dye kits. I did my part to reduce their inventory and brought home a few items that were on sale and (some that weren't):


Cascade Heritage


Cascade Heritage


Cascade Heritage


Cascade Heritage


Abstract Fiber Yak Merino


Mother MacKenzie's Miracle Dye Mix and Louet Superwash Wool

Help the Purl Girls out--the more you take home, the less they'll have to count.

Purlescence Yarns
586 South Murphy Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 735-YARN (9276)

They'll be closing early on Thursday, December 31st at 4 PM, and will be closed on Friday, January 1st to spend time with their families.

Back to basics - 3 ply Merino

Being sick means I'm spending a lot of time at home.

I bought this fiber from Royale Hare at Stitches West in 2008. The colorway is called Bloomfield Blues and unfortunately the photos do not accurately show the blues and teals. I'm not used to plying energized singles because typically months go by before the singles become yarn. This time was different--I may have put a bit too much twist into the yarn, but that'll be good for socks, right?


Royale Hare
Superwash Merino Combed Top


308 yds, 3 ply fingering weight

Welcoming 2010

As we say goodbye to 2009 and look forward to 2010, we're greeting the new year with the latest Bird Walker calendar.


2010 Bird Walker calendar

Bill Walker is a nature photographer, musician, knitter, and husband of fellow spinner, knitter, and designer, Spinnity. You can view the calendar pages and order one for yourself here.

HKF

It's Hand Knit Friday! What hand knits do you have on today?

I'm keeping warm by the fireplace in my felted clogs.


Fiber Trends Felt Clogs
Project details on Ravelry

Merry Christmas to one and all.

East Meets West

I'm working on the East Meets West bag from KnitPicks.

The strap and bottom of the bag are worked as one piece in the round with short rows.


East Meets West - strap
Project details on Ravelry


East Meets West - strap detail


East Meets West - bottom


East Meets West - bottom detail

The front & back are worked as one piece in the round and is on the needles now.

I took a camel for a spin

Camel/Silk that is, from Tactile: A Fiber Arts Studio. It's wonderfully soft and the silk allows it to be spun wickedly thin.


50/50 Camel/Silk, 2 x 2 oz


Singles


534 yds of 2 ply laceweight

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It's Hand Knit Friday! What hand knits do you have on today?

Today's forecast is warm and cozy.


Scrunchable Scarf in Malabrigo


Petroglyph Socks
Project details on Ravelry