A Birdie Told Me
A Birdie told me I’d get a package today. A Red Bird, to be specific.
I’m starting to feel like I should knit nothing BUT socks, the amount of sock yarn I’ve got all of a sudden!
Let’s see, from left to right, we have Colinette’s Jitterbug superwash merino sock yarn in “Copper Beach” This stuff is so, so lovely, and the colors? Browns and blues and reds . . . just absolutely beautiful. I saw this in person in a local shop I don’t like very much when Liz was here, but didn’t want to buy it there . . . but it kept haunting me, so I made a point of finding it online, and I’m glad I did. It’s fab.
Then we have Fleece Artist’s Sea Wool in “Lichen.” You’ve heard of their Sea Silk lace yarn? Well, this is the sock version–70% merino and 30% seacell. Incredibly soft and lovely. If you’re interested, hurry over–they’ve got fewer colors up and available today than when I placed my order, so it’s obviously going fast.
Lastly, a skein of actually-not-sock-yarn, Red Bird’s Handpainted Cormo Lace in “Fall Mums.” I have no idea what I’m going to do with it, but it’s got beautiful shades of orange, and well, it’s Cormo.
Seriously, though, my sock yarn stash is now FULL. If anybody sees me about to buy more sock yarn for any reason whatsoever for a while . . . stop me, okay??
Today’s weather? Not what Chappy was hoping for. There were about two inches of snow outside this morning, but it drizzled, flurried, and rained pretty much all day, so there was never a chance to just go outside and romp. And, of course, it was Monday, so I had to go to work and, well, after his cozy weekend with everybody home and baking and walks and all that other nice family stuff . . . well, it was just very, very Monday for my pup, you know?
Hey–Fledging chapter number five is up today, if anybody’s reading!
And, if you like skirts, check out this lovely (but somewhat expensive) website.
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I would love a review of Jitterbug. I love Colinette yarns.
pretty stuff! and i’m with you…with all the ya boxes back in my stash is beyond over flowing!
All that great yarn – it was practically Christmas!
Aww, I’m so glad you got that yarn! It is so very very pretty and “you”!
Sea Wool!! I must get some! Pick Up Sticks is getting in a shipment soon with many many colrs, so I’m going to wait and order form them. Thank you Enabler.
Definitely time to start cranking out the socks! Lovely stuff.
My sock yarn collection is in the same spot! Two big bags full. And two sock clubs on the way–yikes! I love all the colors though. That’s my downfall. I haven’t seen any of those yarns yet. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad I can’t pet them from here…I won’t be tempted;)
Aaack! I love Redbird. And I can’t buy yarn for another two weeks, never mind that I don’t NEED any more yarn. I might need to cancel my internet service so I don’t fold and shop. Beautiful colors, I especially like the Cormo Lace. I could think of all sorts of things to do with that!
I’m not looking…hands over eyes…
I’ve come to a personal decision to use my sock yarn for gloves! Of course I don’t need 50 pair of gloves, but then I can constantly look at the pretty yarn. I rarely look at my feet.
Sorry the weather isn’t your personal choice Chappy, spring is on it’s way!
Such pretty purchases! I have to be extra careful with the sock yarn, since I don’t make socks…too many pretty colors and not enough hands for all the mittens and wristwarmers I could make with it.
Hi, Debbie! I read Pride and Prejudice not long ago. May I please borrow the Fitzwilliam Darcy book? I am almost finished with “I Am the Messenger”. It is very good. Love to you and Chappy…Patty
Yup, Red Bird Knits is lovely. I went there a while ago looking for something specific. They didn’t have what I wanted, but I still spent a PILE of money, somehow…..
Beautiful yarn! You had to share the skirt link? As my mom used to say “We’re not the Rockefellers over here!”
Wish I push some warm weather up there for Chappy.
ooooooohhhh pretty!
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