Sneaking out of the dye pot….

April 13, 2007 at 2:39 pm (zen string, zenstring)

I am ALIVE!! We’ve been up to our eyeballs in yarn these past weeks… would you believe we’ve sent over 400 skeins out in the past 4 weeks?! I am a bit exhausted, but pleased and blessed nonetheless!

The first round of the clubs seems to have gone off well, I love the photos coming in! This month, I am keeping ONE of every option. I’ve been inspired this month by Earth, and the wild colors she flashes for us. So the sock yarn and fiber stash grows… (eh hem) See what I mean? Here are a few photos taken in the past week or so:

Nope, these aren’t the photos that inspired this month’s clubs. You’ll have to stay tuned for that! ;)

In the knews:

I finished the Morocco socks for Soloman:

My boys have the tiniest little legs and ankles. Despite the ribbing all the way to the foot… these buggers still sag! Eh well, he loves them! Also, do not fret: he is well trained in string first aid. He is not harming any yarn in this photo. :D

I immediately cast on the next pair of socks for April’s Socktopia:

Lotus Toes in Strawberry Fields forever… this one will be a pair of almost-knee-highs for my 3 year old daughter. She already has all the fabrics picked out for a skirt to make the outfit complete. I have not made much more progress than this in over a week. Again, I’ve been busy with string playing. Next, I have to whip up a matching pair for the 16 month old little sister. THEN, it will be a pair of Jaywalkers for me, with Strawberry Fields Forever on Harmony Fingering. If there is any time whatsoever: I plan on making this lacy nightie out of bamboo yarn I dyed just for the occasion. Zen Daddy approves of the colors, now I just need an extra 2-8 hours in every day. ;)

I joined the Sockapalooza, and am so excited!! You remember my Patchouli socks? (The first, and ONLY thing I ever knit for myself…) I gave them to my oldest. He loves them, and they fit just fine. I guess they just were never meant to be mine! At least this way, I’m assured of owning my own pair of hand knit socks… right?! :P I can’t wait to find out who my partner is. Speaking of partners: I sent out my L & V partner swap. I went straight into the yarn, and skipped the candy. I hope that was okay!? I’m nervous she didn’t enjoy my picks. If that is true, hopefully she can swap the skeins for others. :)

Okie dokie… off to dye more solids. It’s rainy here, so solids are a good thing to do. What are you knitting!?

Namaste!
-a.

Don’t forget your Mama on Earth Day, April 22nd!!!

12 Comments

  1. Emma said,

    April 13, 2007 at 3:17 pm

    Love all the socks and socks-in-progress. I also signed up for Sockapaloooza. It’s going to be a lot of fun!

  2. Patti said,

    April 13, 2007 at 3:31 pm

    Oooo! Sexy nightie!

    I’m still toying with casting on a new sock. lol

  3. Tan said,

    April 13, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    Hmmm. Methinks if these aren’t the photos that inspired the fiber club picks, then it was some just like them!

  4. Irie said,

    April 14, 2007 at 10:19 am

    Nice photos! Can’t wait to see the yarn photos……. :)

  5. Christina said,

    April 14, 2007 at 9:36 pm

    Beautiful photography! I love that Strawberry Fields Forever, I ordered some from you and am patiently waiting for it to come. It is for my granddaughter who is a huge fan of SS, the doll. The colors are just perfect!

    Good luck with that nightie ;)

  6. Krista said,

    April 18, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    YOU were my secret pal? Wow, how lucky am I? If you haven’t seen your stuff on my blog yet, don’t worry, I’m getting around to it! I love, love, love the sock yarn you sent me– you’re so talented! Thanks again. And don’t worry about not sending any sweet treats– trust me, I don’t need them!

  7. mel said,

    April 19, 2007 at 7:25 am

    Gorgeous photos, as always :) I love spring!! Amazing on all the ‘coloring’ and mailings going on - you must be so busy (in a good way)!!

  8. Niki said,

    April 19, 2007 at 9:13 am

    You do such beautiful work! I bought Patchouli from you in Jan to make myself a hat for next winter.. first thing ever I’ll have knit for myself.. so funny!

  9. Jen said,

    April 20, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    Love your photos - they’re gorgeous! And those socks for your son - those remind me of how my husband’s socks always fit - no matter how snug I try to make the cuff, they are always always always loose on him! Oh well, he loves them every time also, so no worries right?

    Love your yarn too… :)

  10. Secret Sockapalooza 4 Pal said,

    April 30, 2007 at 11:24 am

    Bwahahahah! I have been here!!!

  11. lacy said,

    May 19, 2007 at 10:44 pm

    hi there… =) long time no type

  12. Mary, Mary said,

    May 23, 2007 at 5:45 pm

    I always love yarnpr0n, but dang those flower shots are purty! How could I miss the Morocco colorway? Must. resist.

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