Yarn: This is the Thistle colorway of Miss Priss from Schaefer Yarn Company. I started sample and test knitting just over six years ago, and my first projects were for Schaefer (Laurel Tunic, Baby Bolero, Chill Chaser). I was paid for my knitting time in yarn which did wonders for my stash! I tried to… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge T is for
AtoZ Challenge S is for
Yarn: Sadly, the yarn I selected for this S post has been discontinued. Sockotta, from Plymouth Yarn, was one of the first sock yarns I used to knit socks - and I still have those socks! This is the yarn I have used to make different HeartCats, it works up so nicely and had wonderful… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge S is for
AtoZ Challenge R is for
Yarn: Digging in to deep stash for my skein of Spunky Eclectic Super Sock yarn in the Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm colorway. More than once I have heard this reference as a result of my name. Nope, not from a farm. The book was good though. This yarn is very pretty and I really should… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge R is for
AtoZ Challenge Q is for
Yarn: There is one Q colorway in my stash and one Q yarn in my stash - easy choice for this post! This is Quince & Co Chickadee. I had the pleasure of seeing this yarn at the Knitters Review retreat in 2010, early in its release, and I kicked myself for not stashing some… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge Q is for
Atoz Challenge P is for
Yarn: This is the Peony Gradient set from Dragonfly Fibers, and I won it on Instagram! The depth and saturation of these colors are truly gorgeous. Together they total 585 yards, there are so many options for pattern choices. Pattern: When I logged in to Ravelry to check my queue for a "P" pattern,… Continue reading Atoz Challenge P is for
AtoZ Challenge O is for
Yarn: Another recent stash acquisition, again from Rhinebeck, is O-Wool O-Wash Sport. I have one skein in Bee Balm, this fabulous pink, and one skein of Appalachian Stone, a slightly purple grey. Again, sadly no immediately plans - I might welcome more into the stash to make a shawl like the recently published Follow Me,… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge O is for
AtoZ Challenge N is for
Yarn: A little sparkle is always fun! This is the Navy Zeal colorway of Dream in Color Starry - a nice navy with a touch of silver sparkle. I think I figured this would be nice for a shawl like the Metallurgy Shawl. Pattern: Any pattern by Veronik Avery catches my eye. This sweater, Notre… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge N is for
AtoZ Challenge M is for
Yarn: Just as I went through a stashing phase of Obtain ALL the Self-Striping Yarns, I also have fallen hard for the speckled ones as well. I think they will work especially well in a plain vanilla sock, or something with a simple rib, where the yarn can speak for itself. This yarn is the… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge M is for
AtoZ Challenge L is for
(moment of frustration here - I was doing so well and getting each post up on the right day! Yesterday, well, real life just kept me away from the blog, so L is a day late! It happens.) Yarn: L is for the Lemonade Shop yarn! This was also a new-to-me yarn that I found… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge L is for
AtoZ Challenge K is for
Hi there! Thanks for reading today's post! I wanted to also let you know that I've got a guest post up over on handmade by stefanie, as part of her Take 5 series - I'm thrilled to be a part of it! And now, back to the to Blogging AtoZ Challenge - K is for...… Continue reading AtoZ Challenge K is for