Very Tasty
I was cordially invited, by Sarah, to attend a yarn tasting last night with her and Johari. The event took place at LYS, Yarn Haven. Having never attended a yarn tasting, I found myself wondering what to expect. How well-cooked would the yarn be? Felted or raw? Does one use fingers or sticks? What if something tasted icky? What if I *gasp* spilled something? I decided to take my set of Denise Interchangeables just to be safe.
Being among other fiber fanatics, I shouldn't have even worried a single bit. Sarah did insist on taking a few photos of us tasting the yarn. (And I DO mean tasting!) Photos may show up over on her blog. (Go wish her a Happy Birthday!!) I didn't take any pictures. I do have a shot of what we tasted, though:
Starting at the top left and going clockwise, Amaizing (made from corn), Paca De Seda (alpaca), Karaoke, Dream, and Flake Cotton (orange). I enjoyed knitting with the Flake Cotton. The thick/thin texture of the yarn creates a pattern of thick and thin stitches in whatever you knit. I didn't buy any of these yarns, though. I bought 3 balls of Naturally Nazareth wool in shades of blue (on clearance) to make a felted bag and some Addi Turbo needles.
Why more Addi's? you ask. This week, while babysitting students who were making up the required Ohio Achievement Tests, I taught myself a new trick. Look!
Yes, that's a sock on two circular needles. Lorna's Laces Red Rover, if you want to know the yarn color. Addi size 2's. Last night I bought two pair of size 1's.
Why size 1's? In anticipation of this, which arrived in the mail today. Yarn Pirate yarn!!!
"Malamute" is here! and "Cannon Beach."
The long-coveted "Malamute"
When I get stressed or have decision-making to do, a couple of things happen. I lose sleep because I can't shut off my brain. Second, I have occupy my brain with something else, like learning something new. Hence the sock on two circular needles. I just needed to wrap my brain around something other than what has been bouncing around in my head lately. Might as well learn a new trick, right? I also cast-on for the Baby Surprise Jacket this week. (Don't worry, it's not for me!)
Labels: socks, yarn p0rn, Yarn Pirate
posted by Karen at 3:58 PM
8 Comments:
Yummy yarn! I especially love your LL colourway! Let me know what you think of Baby Surprise... I feel one coming on. (but don't worry, not for me either!)
Wow - the Malamute is sooo cute! Maybe I should cast on my STR Lucy to take the edge off my yarn envy. :)
I've also got a BSJ going. They're so addictive.
Nice yarn and sock, me and Kelly really have to get to that yarn shop this week. I need to shop(dont tell hubby)!! Although I still have a gift certificate from Fiberworks from Christmas.
yarn tasting -- very cool. For a while I subscribed to the Yarn of the Month Club, which sent enough of each of four yarns to make a swatch each month. It was really, really neat to get a feel for how different fibers, weights, and types of yarn behave. Regarding the baby surprise jacket -- I should hope it's not for you! You wouldn't fit into it. (sorry. Couldn't resist). I hope whatever you are wrapping your head around resolves itself quickly and well. Hang in there, dear friend.
HOORAY for two cics - it's fun and fast isn't it? I taught myself while on bedrest - I want to also teach myself how to do two on one needle...we shall see ;)
yay yarn tasting! did you see my flickr pics? hahaha thanks again for the birthday sock yarn! :D i was so spoiled this birthday. i will blog of it all soon!
Once you get skilled on 2 circs, you'll have to try magic loop (if you haven't already). This way you can make MORE socks with the extra needle! I'm such an enabler.
Hey I'm going to try socks on 2 needles next, too! I just have to finish my current socks which are taking for-ev-er. Small world. I'm very like you with the whole learning new things thing. It calms down my brain...
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