The Neverending Scarf (Chevron Version)

Crocheting a scarf that is lace weight held double shouldn't take that long, but after you take into account that you change a color every four rows and you have 8 long sections with 7 of those four row repeats in each section... It adds up to A LOT OF WEAVING IN ENDS. Thankfully a customer came in today who absolutely loved it and wants to make the same exact one in the same exact colors. Which makes me glad to work on it some more.

"Chevron Scarf", Malabrigo Lace in Simply Taupe, Olive, Mineral Red, Apple Green, Azul Bolita, Burgundy, Sunset, and Bobby Blue

I Knew You Were Trouble

Remember how I said yesterday was one of those days? It was both worse and better today. We were decently busy despite the tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms/wind gusts. And I'm just going to blame people's behavior on the weather, or possibly this skein of yarn.

Madelinetosh Pashmina in Gossamer.

The Tuesday Blues

Not much to say other than it's been that sort of day.

Assorted fiber in blue, pink, green, brown, and SPARKLE.

Tragedy (Loss Trigger)

No parent should ever outlive their child. I've seen it happen to my parents, my cousin, and my boss. Nothing can ever be said or done to make it better, but we try anyways. Human nature compels us to comfort those in need. It is with a heavy heart and many tears that I am making this square for a Memory Blanket in honor of a small three month old boy who's life ended way too soon.

"Knit One Below Bee Stitch 6 Inch Square", Malabrigo Rios in Solis

Leftovers

Inevitably, there is always some fiber left on one of my bobbins. I try so hard to split my fiber evenly and then spin at a consistent weight (well, sometimes), but I guess it's just one of those things that will always happen. Fortunately, this is where one of my spindles saves the day!

FatCatKnits Superwash Merino fiber in Moxie

Prism Spectrum

Well, I finally finished my singles and chain plying! I've made a yarn that is absolutely gorgeous, if I can just brag a bit. I'm going to be sad to give it away, but now that I've had the practice, I can spin some more!

Hitchhikergal's Handspun in Prism Spectrum, ~185 yards, light fingering

Sweet, Sweet Doctor Who

I had seen Felica Lo's blog post on the Doctor Who scarf and I wanted to see the colors in person right away. Unfortunately in every base I pulled out one colorway was missing, so I had to wait for a restock. Well, I finally got a chance to look at them together and I am really tempted to break my 'yarn diet!'

Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Tumbled Stone, Black Plum, Cayenne, Charcoal, Deep Olive, Ginger, and Bison

Dragostea Din Tei

It's the name of that "Numa Numa" song that was popular a few years back. Thing is, it popped back into my head because of what we just got in today:

Numma Numma The Usual, The Special, Doppio, Panna, and Toasty in various colorways

'Bondage Bundle'

So we just got in Lorna's Laces 50 Skeins of Grey and not only did we get individual skeins, but we also received this bundle pack secured with a leather tie. We have affectionately dubbed it the 'bondage bundle.'

Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Anastasia, Christian, Charlie Tango, Mrs. Robinson, and Red Room

The Neverending Scarf (Doctor Who Version)

Just wanted to say Happy 79th to Tom Baker! Hopefully I can get this scarf done this year (3rd year's the charm?).

"Doctor Who Scarf: Season 15", Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Amethyst Heather, Snickerdoodle, Chestnut, Semolina, Painted Desert, Jalapeno, and Mist

Summer Affection

Last year the shawl Color Affection by Veera Välimäki was wildly popular. We've lost count of how many people call up asking for color suggestions. Here's a little happy one that I made today that reminds me of summer, which is needed on a cold winter day!

Malabrigo Lace in Tiger Lily, Bobby Blue, and Frank Ochre