Be Sweet Bubble Yarn

When I saw Be Sweet's Bubble Yarn at TNNA in January, I had to have it. I tried to talk Christine at Be Sweet out of the demo ball, but apparently it was the only one they had, so I didn't get it. My order arrived today, though only the pictured Berries colorway. I love this and can hardly wait for the Autumn tones. I'm working on a scarf concept--that seems the best way to show off these fun felt balls. I look forward to seeing what others do with them. They look so cool, they'd be great just sitting in a yarn display!

The balls range from about 3/8-7/8" in diameter.

Visiting Y2Knit

I love this time of year and summer. It's fun to look out and see customers walking through my garden. It's lush and lovely now--I can just imagine in a few weeks. The prize this week are the French Iris. I have more blooms this year than ever.

Most of my plants came from other people (as opposed to buying them). Not only a money saver, but I enjoy thinking about where the plants came from. Now they are big enough to give pieces to other gardeners. These iris came from Deb IntVeldt, a sometime knitter and fabulous gardener. She sells plants and flowers at the Washington County Farmer's Market. I love to bike by her house and see all the flowers.

I hear customers in the shop say they love purple and green together. Apparently nature does too!

What does this yarn want to be?

I have a pretty good idea and it's going on needles today. These three yarns will be used together to create an 'object d'arte'--something non-functional but fun to look at. Yarns pictured: recycled silk, Ozark handspun and Aloo (nettle). I like these three unusual yarns together as they are all made by hand. I'll post in-progress pics.

Update on Habitat for Humanity Throws

One throw was crocheted by Nancy Troup and that has already gone to a Habitat house. Karen Swanson has been working on a woman build house in Winchester and has spent some time with the woman who will own the house. It seemed fitting to send the throw with her to the closing since she will be there. (Even though Karen outsources her crocheting to someone else!)

Yesterday we worked on squares and counted. We’re still waiting for some to be turned in for the black/tan/cream/pumpkin throw out of Tatamy Tweed. We have 16 squares and need 20, but we should have them by the time the rest find their way here.

We have 18 out of the Classic Worsted in orange/olive/yellow. We started some beige to make this a bit more neutral.

We have 9 out of Classic Worsted and Superwash Merino in olive/lime/cranberry/mauve. I know there are more of those to be turned in. We can add some beige to this one too.

Next month, we’ll have a “sewing circle” to get these connected. There’s some great metaphors in that work!