Taiyo

Noro, you either hate it or love it. I happen to be part of the group that is addicted. Even when other brands have softer and more consistent (I've never had a problem with any of my skeins, but I have heard of others who have) yarn bases with long color transitions, there is something that draws me in with the rustic look and feel of the Noro bases. I had only worked with the Silk Garden before, so when the opportunity rose to work with the Taiyo, I knew I wanted to try it. I'm generally not a huge fan of cotton/cotton blends, but the additional silk, wool, and nylon content makes the Taiyo great to work with. I can't wait to finish up this cowl!

Noro Taiyo in 01

One of These Things is Not Like the Other

Most hand dyed yarn does not indicate dye lots. Sometimes we really wish they did.

Madelinetosh Chunky in Pop Rocks

ARRRRRROYO

Today I spent an hour and a half untangling a skein of yarn. I think this is one of the worst skeins I've ever had to fix. Even though I decided to cut it to speed up the process, I still felt like I had a small triumph once I finished!

 Malabrigo Arroyo in Piedras

Pretty Cables Headband

This pattern should be released within the next week! It's really great for using up some leftover yarn (~70 yards). I can't wait to wear it for the first time tomorrow!

"Pretty Cables Headband", Madelinetosh DK in Candlewick

Test Knit

Occasionally I check out the groups for designers that need their patterns to be tested. Yesterday I found this fairly simple headband that I actually had leftover stash yarn that I could use. I should be done soon!

"Pretty Cables Headband", Madelinetosh DK in Candlewick

British Breed Sampler (Part 1)

This is probably going to take me a while to spin, but only because I have other things that I want to get through first. Part one of the BBS starts off with White Shetland and my Lapis Lazuli spindle.

HilltopCloud White Shetland fiber

Green With Envy

We got in some Madelinetosh Sock today with one of the last orders of Malachite (it's being discontinued because of dye supply issues). I managed to purchase the last skein we had, and let me just say I am lucky it was still available!

Madelinetosh Sock in Malachite