Stitches East - 2 of 2: The YARN
Jim took pics of the yarn yesterday. First he took a picture of the entire haul, just for the drama of it:
Then I broke the news to him that I needed each yarn photographed separately for Ravelry. He said he realized this (bonus points!!) but didn't realize that I would show it that way on my blog. So he dutifully went back to the wool room and took pictures of the haul separately.
First there is the Tess Cultivated Silk & Wool, along with the two Maryland souvenirs he bought (LOL). I bought all 7 skeins of this color - it actually a smoky purple/violet although it looks blue here. This way I have enough to make something cabled with it.
Next up, 5 skeins of more Cultivated Silk & Wool in the color of the season, gray.
I then bought a bag (10 skeins) of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky in black as I wanted some chunky plain black yarn - it looks chocolate in this light but it is, in fact, black.
Some Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora in a salmon-y color:
One of the new Rowan books - New Shapes - I like the cover jacket and a few of the other patterns - and some yarn for my SP (I guess there's a clue if she finds my blog:)
3 skeins of Rowan Calmer in bright pink for another Fifi (if I get crazy) or another summer top; here it is fraternizing with the Cotton Angora and the Tess yarn:
6 skeins of Berroco Peruvia in a green/brown (more green than it looks in the picture) heathery colorway for the Tilted Duster from the most recent IK - I've warmed up to this now. I saw the sample garment in the 2nd from the smallest size (which is what I had previously planned to make) and it was way too big for me, so I am going with the smallest one.
I also bought 2 more skeins of Berroco Peruvia in near-white as they had a sign by it that the white felts. As anyone who's ever tried to felt white yarn knows, this is an unusual beast. This is pretty light for being feltable, so I figured I would snap it up in case I want to make another Fibertrends lamb or some felted flowers.
We also bought this set of reusable, washable, non-refill-needing lint removers for $35. They are amazing. You can pick up any kind of cat hair, people hair, lint, thread, yarn, etc. with these things (including using them on the floors) and just wash them off with soap and water when they fill up with stuff. Instantly re-sticky! We kind of felt like we were on a late night infomercial when the lady was showing us how many pieces you got for $35 (three - one small, purse size one that folds to close, another regular size one for home, and a long handled one for floors, window treatments, etc.) I was getting out my money mid-demonstration. Sold! She saw us coming.
Even though I saw the yarn before, I'm still dazzled by the photos. I hope you get to the cultivated silk & wool before I do so I can get some ideas. Of course, at the rate you knit vs. the rate I knit, I'll be months behind you.
Posted by: marjorie | October 17, 2007 at 03:43 PM
GOODNESS!!! THAT IS SOOOMMMMMMEEEEE LOOT! Great yarns!
Posted by: adrienne | October 17, 2007 at 04:00 PM
GURL!!!!! You have a ton of fiber over there! LOL You only need 3 balls for Fifi?!?
I would've snatched up the reusuable lint gadget too!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | October 17, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Oh I am so jealous of that new stash! I am looking forward to seeing your Tilted Duster. I have had my eye on that!
Posted by: Lara | October 17, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Wow! Now that's what I call stocking up!! ;)
Those are some great colors. I can't wait to see what you knit up with these.
Posted by: Monica | October 17, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Goodness!!!! You have more yarn right there than I have in my WHOLE house!!!
It is all very beautiful and inspiring. :)
Posted by: Kristina | October 17, 2007 at 06:56 PM
wowza lady - that is ALOT of freaking yarn. i am SO jealous.
Posted by: lisa | October 17, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Whoa! That's some haul. At least you seem to have projects in mind for all of it. I also have warmed up to the Tilted Duster!
Posted by: Jeanine | October 17, 2007 at 08:19 PM
oohhhhh that looks like quite the haul!! Can't wait too see your Tilted Duster, i've been eyeing that pattern since I got my IK issue, I've been looking for the perfect yarn for it, I almost want the purple heathery color on the IK cover :)
Posted by: barb | October 17, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Nice loot! It was a very good time for you!
Posted by: tiennie | October 17, 2007 at 09:13 PM
Holy crap that's a haul. You're my kinda fiber event shopper.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | October 17, 2007 at 09:14 PM
oh but seriously, you east coast people are trying to kill me. first the crochetme launch at webs, now this! green, i am now absolutely green!
and btw, tag...run off to my blog like a nice girl and play 8 random things...well in a few minutes when i get the post up that is...
Posted by: Dawn | October 17, 2007 at 10:53 PM
What a goodie bag! I almost expected to see cute little drawn faces on the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino... lol
Posted by: Meg | October 18, 2007 at 01:14 AM
Love the Tilted Duster pattern, and the Peruvia should make a spectacular one. . .
Posted by: Kim | October 18, 2007 at 07:27 AM
what a great haul! I cant' wait to see all the fabulous projects you make with it.
Posted by: Bobbi | October 18, 2007 at 08:05 AM
Excellent stash! Not too surprising that you picked up some Tess yarn! ;-P
Posted by: Heather R | October 18, 2007 at 08:24 AM
I'm drooling. Love the Peruvia!!
Posted by: Melanie | October 18, 2007 at 08:24 AM
The Aussi wool guy said their white chunky yarn felts too. Not the worsted, though. Then, I could not for the life of me remember who needed white feltable yarn, but luckily you found your own. :) Great haul!
Posted by: Jenny | October 18, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Nice haul! I'm amazed at how fast you knit! You need to take a photo of the lint remover. It sounds like something I could really use. 4 cats generate a lot of cat hair!
Posted by: kozykitty | October 18, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Fantastic haul! And I love that "crabby" souvenir that Jim brought home. Too funny! Have fun dreaming about all your new projects ;)
Posted by: Maryanne | October 18, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Mmm, yummy yarn.
Posted by: Katie J | October 18, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Wow that's a lot of really nice yarn!
I'm still debating about the tilted duster!
Posted by: Michelle | October 18, 2007 at 05:27 PM
WOW!!! You did get some serious shopping done!! That should keep you going for a while, although I know stash yarn is just to love, not to use!!!
Lol at your "cutie"!!!!! Jim'll have a fan club soon!
Posted by: Liz | October 19, 2007 at 03:10 AM
It's all so beautiful and it's inspiring me to be creative.....must go knit, NOW!
Posted by: Shannon O. | October 19, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Whoa girl! That is SOME LOOT!
Posted by: Sharon | October 19, 2007 at 04:06 PM