While I am waiting for the camera to return from its backpacking adventure, here are links to what I am waiting to receive or cast on.
Have you seen Ulmus? Of course I have to purchase the yarn, but you probably have something suitable in your stash. Look at all the color combinations on the Ravelry project page. I MUST knit one of my own. What do you think of Turner and Chocolate Amargo?
Today a sock kit should be on its way to me. This is one from Woolgirl’s Peanuts line, Happiness is... Because I already belong to Woolgirl’s regular sock and lace clubs I try to refrain from any special kit purchases. I resisted this one for a long time and then finally gave in. The kit contains yarn (sportweight I think), a pattern, project bag, stitch marker and other goodies. Opening her boxes is like receiving a birthday present when its not your birthday.
Speaking of Woolgirl’s special boxes, July’sEmbrace The Lace (Rav link) club shipment is also scheduled to ship this week. I have no idea what to expect, other than a squeal of delight after I open the wrapping.
Because I am a Crazy Knitter I joined not one, but two lace clubs this year. In addition to Embrace the Lace I also receive packages from Shakespeare in Lace (more Rav). Yesterday I learned that Anne Hanson designed the next project which is based on Burnham Wood ( Macbeth ). Lace, how I love thee.
In case you are wondering, if offered, I plan to join both these lace clubs again.
I hope you're pleased with yourself. I drooled all over my keyboard looking at the woolgirl website. I can't afford more yarn but it does make good insulation. Yeah, that's it. I'm not making unnecessary purchases I'm adding additional insulation to our house.
Posted by: Gwyneth | July 28, 2009 at 08:16 AM
I have been itching to cast on for an Ulmus too. I sit here at work and dream about what colors I'll choose, browsing the completed ones on Ravelry....and then I go home and work on Midsummer! Not that this is a bad thing, but here I am *again* thinking about what yarn I'll use for Ulmus.
Embrace the Lace looks like a great club too! I'm really enjoying SIL - there may be 2 lace clubs in my future too if they are both offered and I can be lucky enough to get slots in each.
Posted by: Toby | July 28, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Pretty pretty pretty!! I love the yarn choice for Ulmus, I could also really see Rayon Vert with Chocolate Amargo.
Posted by: kate | July 28, 2009 at 09:04 AM