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July 29, 2007
Things are looking up...
The gloves are ruined. I'm looking at the bright side though. I'm going to reknit them in Knitpick's Palette. I will also soak some the black yarn first to ensure no bleeding. On Ravelry, the editors have asked to use my picture (pre-ruination) as the main picture for those gloves. That's pretty cool. Anytime someone looks up Selbuvotter they'll see my gloves.
I'm working on the Crystalline Lattice Socks in Panda Cotton by Crystal Palace Yarn. It's really a lovely pattern and I think they will be some of the comfiest socks yet.
As you can see, I'm just past the heel gusset now. The designer, Janice Kang, actually sent me a message to see how the pattern was going in the Panda Cotton, since it was designed for the Panda Wool. As we know, cotton doesn't have the bounce the wool does, but this is a very elastic yarn and it fits perfectly.
In spinning news, I just got invited to participate in a certain batt club that was previously full. I'm excited because I'm getting fiber from an incredible spinner and dyer. I can't say who's club I'm in, since she's just adding a few people and this is on the down low, but Peggy is already in the club, so there's your hint.
I also added a few batts to etsy to test the water and see if anyone is interested in my spinning fibers. In the coming weeks, I may have a seperate blog set up with PayPal buttons to sell fiber from my own page. Keep an eye out! I'll let you know when it's up!
Posted by Holly at July 29, 2007 10:49 PM
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My heart hurts for you that the gloves are ruined. That is such a sickening thing.
I'm so proud of your sock- absolutely gorgeous. Have you made the Monkey socks from Knitty yet? Working on the second one right now, and it's so gorgeous. *sigh*
A yarn store is picking up my laceweight handdyed! So psyched!
Can't wait to hear back from you. :)
Posted by: Dana at August 2, 2007 08:04 PM
Well I still love the gloves, even if they are blue! And of course, all your socks turn out gorgeous!
Posted by: tabbyj at July 31, 2007 09:57 AM
Love the socks. Very cool, your gloves will be famous.
Posted by: Sonya at July 30, 2007 05:06 PM
Bummer about the gloves being ruined, Totally great that Ravelry is going to use your picture, what an honor!!!! The sock looks awesome. I've wondered about the cotton vs wool thing. Good info, thanks. Welcome to the club!!!! The Batt Club that is. What a treat.
Posted by: Peggy at July 30, 2007 10:04 AM
that yarn is pretty! pretty socks! congrats on your "cover gloves" and good luck with the etsy thing. if i could get my act together, i might have an etsy too??
Posted by: stacy hayes at July 30, 2007 09:01 AM