my first sweater!

..., not the long one): and I'm going to make it in this yarn: It's Berroco Comfort (a soft acrylic / nylon blend yarn) in Crypto Crystalline. I was picturing a pretty crystal blue for this sweater and this is... had wanted. I've worked with Comfort before and it's a nice soft yarn, plus being an acrylic blend, I won't have to take extra-special care ...

In-Stock Yarn!

...$15 each Ten or more skeins = $14 each A lot of people have been leery of trying this yarn because they are so used to purewool's other merinos. I gotta say I was hesitant at first, I... with neon green instead of yellow. BIMINI - TWILIGHT - MOSS - Merino single-ply (This is the SAME YARN that Purewool and Malabrigo sell.) One Skein = 100grams/3.85 ounces, 215-220 yards Gauge: Worsted - ...

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yarn pix

I took some pics last night (finally). This is a scarflette for my niece. This is a little shawl for unseeliequeen's kids. And this here is a blurry start of nephew-to-be's blanket.

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER CHILD

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My seasonal List of Things I Think Are Nifty. As an inspiration to any who also hate making lists.

...’s, which is my Local Yarn Store [Technically, there’s also ... knot in a piece of yarn and turning it into socks.... a store (it was a yarn store), although Amazon has them....’ve seen of hers. The Yarn Harlot. Actually, her name is ... with almost any quantity of yarn, even beyond petting it. As...an employee at your Local Yarn Store or crafty box store...also use it to weigh yarn. iPod Touch—-Of course, who...

Danny's Calendar

... weight - 50% Peruvian Wool, 20% Super Fine Alpaca, 30% Nylon. Flowers with 10% alum, 5% cream of tartar as mordant, baking soda afterbath. Hand dyed yarns, dyed with black walnut hulls. Two skeins of yarn. Each were half dyed in two different baths - 10% alum and 5% cream of tartar and then 2% iron as mordants. Left and Middle - Yarns Plus Silken Twist, 50% wool, 30% silk, 20% ...

black what now?

... yesterday and made some experimental chicken. It was ok, but I think it's one of those things that will be better tonight. The blanket is 5 inches long now and I can see I need to order more yarn. Also started a lacy scarf for little sis, got a couple inches and then discovered why I've been having lace troubles. I knit and watch TV, taking my eyes away from the pattern. When I bring my eyes back...

.... 25cm insole $34, mailed. Victoria's Secret ANGEL Tote Condition: 8/10 $48, mailed. Victoria's Secret Supermodel Wristlet Condition: 6/10 $13, mailed. Aeropostale Yarn Dyed Plaid Berms tagged 3/4 Condition: Mint $22, mailed. H81 Mustard Stripe Babydoll tagged M Condition: Mint $23, mailed. F21 Adjustable Strap Cami in Dark ...

crochet fursuit progress - finished the feet and eyes, started furring the head

...is giant & long :/ i am really glad i can shave and scotchguard this stuff otherwise the head would look retarded :P i did some fabric tests yesterday and it turns out that when you shave the furry yarn down (once its crocheted) the total thickness of the pile is less than a cm - im going to have to shave the hell out of the muzzle and around the eyes to stop the head looking like some ...