Yarn Overload!

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Julie at The Needle Emporium had just posted that...the Fine Art yarn had just arrived...so
I immediately jumped in the car....well, not immediately, but first thing the next morning!
All 8 shades at once! I put one skein of each shade in a Phil Soak bucket and played!

I kept moving them about to see all of the different shades - that
Serin shade really caught my eye - but not for socks......

another shade that really caught my attention was....the subtle Chiff-Chaff!
This is the Lark Scarf, knit in Chiff-Chaff!
I'm planning on making this for the hubby - I think maybe knit at a
slightly tighter gauge to make it more manly - what do you think?
Isn't this shade fabulous!  Anyone could wear this incredible mix of neutrals.
Hmmm....yes, I'll have to make this scarf for "the Hubby" :)

Comments

  1. kristieinbc17 May 2013 at 11:33

    I am still waiting for the skein I ordered from Webs. I checked their website yesterday and they are still listing it as out of stock. Hopefully it comes in today. Have fun playing with all those lovely colours!

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    1. life ldc21 May 2013 at 21:41

      I'm wondering if there will be shortages. ..... After all it is hand dyed....small batches...from South Africa........hope you get your soon.....what shade did you order Kristie?

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  2. Sarah17 May 2013 at 22:05

    I got my skein of Fine Art yesterday from jannettesrareyarns.com. Pheasant colour. I immediately took it to my yarnie friend and we played with it. I also got Rowan Denim to make a Lori Versaci sweater called Biscotti. Both are perfect for summer knitting. I'm set.

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    1. life ldc21 May 2013 at 21:42

      I've got Pheasant too, it's lovely.....what are you going to make with it Sarah.....socks? I have to go look up the Biscotti sweater.

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  3. azwoolgirl18 May 2013 at 07:21

    I'm simply going to have to get a skein of Chif-Chaff ....gorgeous!!

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  4. Kristen Rettig18 May 2013 at 11:56

    Oh fun fun fun! I am making the Lark Scarf and think it is gender neutral, so you can borrow it from your hubs!

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    1. life ldc21 May 2013 at 22:27

      Kristen, that was the plan :). Great minds think alike!

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  5. Blithe Spirit18 May 2013 at 17:28

    Just picked up two skeins of Pheasant and am just searching for the perfect shawl pattern. I love the blend of colours in Rowan Fine Art - it was a close choice between the Pheasant and Chiff-Chaff because yes, those neutrals are really rich and lovely.

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  6. life ldc21 May 2013 at 22:28

    Have you found a pattern yet?

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