The Tale of Cattywampus

One of these tomatoes is not like the other ones.

I believe that all knitting has a story to tell. Sometimes the story is about what was happening in the knitter's life when she or he was knitting the item. Sometimes the story is about the person the item is intended for. And sometimes the story is about the item itself. For example: Cattywampus.

I just finished knitting the first sock of the pair and this is the amount of yarn I have left over. That's 3 grams. Yes, the ball is in fact slightly larger than a quarter. Happily, I was smart and divided the skein into two equal sized center pull balls before I started knitting. Not that this yarn likes to stay in a nice, neat center pull configuration.

Yes, that is a broken needle. When you knit with needles that are slightly thinner than a toothpick, sometimes breakage happens. As it did in this case when I was on the last row of the last pattern repeat. No big deal, I just started using 4 needles instead of the usual 5. I can order another identical set of size 0 (2mm) needles and I'll have extras incase of more breakage.

This is the first sock. I love it. The picture does not do it justice at all. The yarn color is Cattywampus and it is on Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight. It is a delight to work with. The pattern is Nanner Socks by Wendy Johnson. I love it too.

And just look at this bind-off! I mean who wouldn't want to put their foot in that?! I just love JSSBO (Jenny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off).

Thoughts, I'm just full of them

This is Beckon Merino Sock yarn from Three Irish Girls. The colorway is Lagoon. I love this colorway. In fact I love this yarn so much that I am having a really hard time using it. I know, that sounds counterintuitive. But like the Yarn Harlot said, "yarn is forever, socks get holes." I'm paraphrasing, but that's the gist of what she said.

This yarn is currently destined to be knit into a pattern that I have devised. The pattern has a leaf motif, and I need a name for said pattern. I need to stop calling these socks- that have yet to be knit- Leafy Socks.

More Yarn, Please

After getting a quote of nearly $20,000 to replace the cabinets in our tiny galley kitchen I decided that I'd rather spend the money on yarn :) Just kidding. I must admit that this HandMaiden Casbah yarn in Dandelion makes me want to spend tons of money on yarn. I think I need to get my hands on some of it...

http://www.thebackwardsloop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_177_178&products_id=1496

Bright and Sunshiney

Circus Dancer is so cheerful with shades of orange, yellow, blue and reddish pink. I've used Claudia Handpainted Sock and it is very nice to work with- and it seems not to pool!

http://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/product/Claudia-Handpainted-Yarn-Fingering--Sock-Yarn/26/#

Hello Sunshine

Today needs something bright and warm. Here is some cashmere and silk laceweight yarn from Sweet Georgia in Goldmine.

http://www.theloopyewe.com/browse/yarn/sweet-georgia/cashsilk-lace/goldmine/

Of A Tuesday

Wild Berry handspun makes me think of summer berries from the Farmer's Market all cooked up in a delicious cobbler. Now I'm hungry and I want yarn.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42205591/kitty-mixers-2ply-yarn---wild-berry---ha?ref=cat3_gallery_1

Dear Monday,

Sometimes you just need something really happy and PINK! Willenstudio Superwash Merino Sock yarn in And A Pink Carnation.