Saturday, September 09, 2006

Yarn From Over Yonder


Here is my Canadian stash. Look at all the wonderful stuff DD brought to me from Canada. Why is it that ordinary yarn you could buy right here in the good old US of A, seems so much more exciting when it comes from another country? I dumped this bag out on the table and instantly realized that there are lots of good knitting projects in there. There are camouflage hats, an interesting scarf for DD from the royal blue with pink, gold and green slubs, and then there is one of Annie Modesitt's gorgeous corsets in the mix—the mint green silk blend, which I think I will edge with an eggplant color. Perfect for one of my girls for spring! Isn’t it fun to look at yarn and know what it is crying out to be?

I think the excitement of pawing through a big bag of gift yarn is that there are so many skeins that I would never buy myself. I’m a very practical yarn buyer—Blue Moon STR for socks, wool or cashmere blends for sweaters, sport weight wools for scarves, etc. Most of the time, like other knitters/artists, I have a good eye for color, and the ability to choose the right yarn for a particular project. Oh wait a minute, at least a dozen gone astray, totally wrong, what-was-I-thinking projects that were thrown into a basket and never touched again, just came to mind. Anyway, it is pleasant to find myself with a pile of yarn that stretches my mind and soul to choose the right project for the yarn instead. Knitting in the months ahead is going to be great fun! I hope the same for all of you.


3 comments:

Melissa said...

Great yarn!
I just stumbled across your blog when doing a search for Rectangular Square Cover Shawl (you know..the Knitpicks one). Anyway, I'm adding you to my bloglines and wish you a great recovery!(and lots of prayers!)
:)

Anonymous said...

Loved reading your blog, and I hope you have a speedy recovery! Your attitude would suggest you'll be better than new in no time.
In the meantime, I'd love to know your favorite sock pattern(s) since I'm desparately trying to love knitting socks. I'm tempted to try your CZ's but wouldn't know what size to get. Any help would be VERY appreciated!

Maureen
nugent@chartermi.net

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