yummy yarn
i owe a huge thank you to cathi over at in the pink. she made my day on friday when i got a surprise package in the mail! i got lots of good colorado chocolate and even some hammond's candy. yum! but as an extra bonus cathi threw in 2 skeins of some AMAZINGLY perfect yarn. check it out!
it reminds me of a chocolate cupcake with pink frosting. my mind is racing trying to come up with just the right pattern for this yarn. any thoughts? thanks again cathi, it was very thoughtful and generous of you!
the mrs. beetons are finished.
the finished pair has a lot of technical problems but they are not noticeable until close inspection. i am pretty happy with them. i love the jaeger baby merino in colorway pogo. it has a bit of a camo look. i am trying to think of something larger i could make with this yarn as well.
a hand modeling shot.
ever have one of those shopping trips where you just run into deals wherever you go? man, there are some great sales out there as stores are looking to clear out their winter inventory. i got a liz claiborne wool jacket (brown, to match my mrs. b's!) for $60. originally $225. i also got a lovely brown cabled capelette by liz claiborne for $10, originally $78. it keeps going, a lovely williams-sonoma linen tablecloth for $30, originally $115. if i have time tomorrow i might take some pics. i love those deep discounts!
i just finished the heel of my second sock. sadly, the yarn is patterning (is that a word?) very differently than the 1st sock. i may end up re-knitting the first one. i might have to get your opinion when i finish.
ohhh new episode of grey's tonight, i heart that show!!
it reminds me of a chocolate cupcake with pink frosting. my mind is racing trying to come up with just the right pattern for this yarn. any thoughts? thanks again cathi, it was very thoughtful and generous of you!
the mrs. beetons are finished.
the finished pair has a lot of technical problems but they are not noticeable until close inspection. i am pretty happy with them. i love the jaeger baby merino in colorway pogo. it has a bit of a camo look. i am trying to think of something larger i could make with this yarn as well.
a hand modeling shot.
ever have one of those shopping trips where you just run into deals wherever you go? man, there are some great sales out there as stores are looking to clear out their winter inventory. i got a liz claiborne wool jacket (brown, to match my mrs. b's!) for $60. originally $225. i also got a lovely brown cabled capelette by liz claiborne for $10, originally $78. it keeps going, a lovely williams-sonoma linen tablecloth for $30, originally $115. if i have time tomorrow i might take some pics. i love those deep discounts!
i just finished the heel of my second sock. sadly, the yarn is patterning (is that a word?) very differently than the 1st sock. i may end up re-knitting the first one. i might have to get your opinion when i finish.
ohhh new episode of grey's tonight, i heart that show!!
13 Comments:
I love the Mrs. Beatons! They look great, even with the technical problems which I can't see at all.
I have the same problem with my socks. Most of the time the first pair never turns out the same as the second unless they're solid color socks. Variegated just makes go funny sometimes.
The Beeton's are awesome!
I actually don't mind when the second sock turns out different from the first. It gives the finished pair some character.
I'm a sucker for a great deal too. The Beetons are fab!
Amy
love those beetons. green is so yummy. and there really are a ton of sales going on at the moment. must resist temptation to shop...and wasn't grey's good tonight?
Your Mrs. Beetons are lovely, they're so delicate and pretty and the green is awesome. :)
I'm so glad you liked it- you'll have to tell me what you think of the candy itself. And I'm glad that you like the yarn- it's from Handpaintedyarn.com, they have lots of amazing stuff. You're such a scarf whiz that I know you'll come up with something good.
The Mrs. Beetons are great- I think they look beautiful.
LOVE those Mrs. Beetons! You've made me think I need a pair. Even if they are a pain to knit! See you Tuesday?
The Mrs. Beetons are cute! It sounds like you got some great discounts too! That's always the best way to shop for me. I love the yarn Ms. Cathi sent to you, beautiful color. Variegated yarns do tend to pool in odd ways. There's no guarantee if you rip the first one that it will turn out differently. that's the loveliness that is variegated.
Yuummmmmmy lookin yarn!
great mrs. beetons!
i love when i get a good deal on clothes too. and it makes it all worth it when someone says "great outfit" and you say "and it was all on sale!"
Love your Mrs. Beetons. They look fabulous. So elegant!
Lovely Mr's Beetons...and some great sale stuff! Good for you!
what a pretty blog you have. AND, i love your mrs. Bs. great colorway.
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