knitting lemonade

Okay, y'all have waited long enough, so here is the Estes Park haul. Look at them, pretty maids all in a row...ooh, they are just the lurvliest aren't they?

Before I go into the details, it must be understood that I may have a yarn problem. A very serious and real yarn problem. That being said, don't judge me too harshly. Just accept me as I am.

Yarn Acquisition One

Yarn: Duet (55% Kid Mohair/45% Fine Wool)
Manufacturer: Brooks Farm Yarn
Color: Blues with brown, teal, and other highlights
Number of Skeins: 1
Intended Project: ummm...It was kinda on sale, so I just bought it. V. wicked.

Yarn Acquisition Two

Yarn: Single Sport Dip Dyed (100% Wool)
Manufacturer: Plain & Fancy Sheep & Wool Co.
Color: Sage Green/Mixed Reds
Number of Skeins: 2
Intended Project: Beats me.

Yarn Acquisition Three

Yarn: 100% Alpaca
Manufacturer: Larkspur Funny Farm & Fiber Art Studio
Color: Rose Garden
Number of Skeins: 3
Intended Project: Good question...

Yarn Acquisition Four

Yarn: 100% Alpaca
Manufacturer: Larkspur Funny Farm & Fiber Art Studio
Color: Spiced Cranberry
Number of Skeins: 8
Intended Project: Maybe Ms. Marigold from zephyr style, but not completely sure.

Yarn Acquisition Five

Yarn: Superlamb
Manufacturer: Skaska
Color: Mallard
Number of Skeins: 1
Intended Project: Mountain Peaks Shawl

Yarn Acquisition Six

Yarn: Shanghai (50% silk/50% wool)
Manufacturer: Textiles A Mano
Color: Blues, Greens, Purples
Number of Skeins: 3
Intended Project: Clapotis from knitty.com

Yarn Acquisition Seven

Yarn: Riata (48% Wool/36% Mohair/16% Silk)
Manufacturer: Brooks Farm Yarn
Color: Oats, Peaches, Browns, Oranges
Number of Skeins: 2
Intended Project: Counterpane Carpet Bag from Handknit Holidays, by Melanie Falick

Yarn Acquisition Eight

Yarn: Limited Edition 1 (60% Superwash Wool/20% Silk/20% Viscose)
Manufacturer: Brooks Farm Yarn
Color: Greens and Plums
Number of Skeins: 1
Intended Project: And one for good luck...

And there you have it...If any of you have suggestions for yarns I bought but have no intended projects for, I would love to hear from you!

Okay, I got me some new sock yarn...Don't you judge me! I mean how could I resist these pretties? Especially when they are dyed by the awe-inspiring sweet georgia.

Meet River...

She just might become the increasingly popular Pomatomus from knitty.

And don't forget Willow...

I think that she will emerge as Anna's fabbity fab Elfine's socks.

PS - Don't you HEART my new button??

I found it on one of the most darling blogs: good to be a girl. Thanks Amy! Once I saw the Grey's Anatomy where Meredith replaced men with knitting, well, let's just say it hit a little close to home. And yes, I was knitting at the time...

Look at my pretty new yarn...

This is Cherry Blossom sock yarn from Sundara Yarns. Sundara just might be a sock dying genius. I mean look at it...Look at it! So gorgey. Okay, stop looking...it's mine!

And yes I picked up this Lovely a couple of weeks ago...



This is Schaefer Handpainted Yarn called "Anne." I love the blue and browns. Very pleasing.

I am in L-O-V-E with my new purchases! I know what you are saying, "Kara, more sock yarn? What is the deal with your sock fixation?" My answer is simple, "I am sick, sick person. I...just...can't...stop." Now I am on a mission for fab sock patterns. Any suggestions?