10 skeins of Filatura Lanaroto (had to look at the labels while typing that, anyone know what it means? ) Puno 100% pure Alpaca in Denim Heather. I want to make this sweater with the celtic braid--isn't it gorgeous?-- but I'm not sure about the alpaca. I've been knitting for 30+ years and never used natural fibers before I met some crafty friends at Sybermoms about a year ago. Can you imagine? Not quite sure about the gauge either.
10 skeins of Cervinia Sorrento (yeah, it's acrylic--I'm cringing too) in Country Green Heather, in case my crafty friends inform me that I really don't want a celtic braid sweater made from alpaca against my skin.
Note: Pierced says I DO want alpaca, it's her newest favorite yarn. She even drooled when she said it.
Well, OK, then.
So what do I do with all this purty green?
6 skeins of Cervinia Calzetteria sock yarn in Capri, Naples and denim heather. Because...well...because one can never have too much sock yarn. If ever there's a sock shortage, I'm good.
I got some free stuff too. Had to explain to Em what an afghan hook is for (yo, pull through each stitch of a chain until all are on the hook, yo and pull through 2 loops at a time all the way back to the beginning, repeat, repeat, repeat for endless hours of a totally f***ing boring project that actually turns out quite nice for cross-stitching, if you haven't already gouged out your eyes with said afghan hook ). Yeah, OTE didn't get what the afghan hook is for either--click here for a better/more detailed/helpful explanation, if you're so inclined.
Can anyone tell me wtf one does with 2 ft (ok, they actually say 14") long straight knitting needles in sizes 2 and 2.5???
1 comment:
'Filatura' is Italian for 'thread', any type of thread. 'Lana' is Italian for wool. Dunno 'bout the 'roto'. i love your blog, very inspired by pictures. Must start writing my own one day.
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