Stitches Report

As I mentioned, I went to Stitches Midwest last week. I had prepared ahead of time by updating my Future Projects list, being careful to note the weight of yarn and quantities needed, and even thinking about colors I'd like to use for the upcoming season. Of course, even the best-laid plans can crumble in the face of the sheer volume that is the Stitches Market. I was totally overwhelmed! Good thing I decided to spend the day there, because it took a good 2 hours before I had a handle on what/who was there, and still longer before I made any purchases! I had the good fortune to run into Corinne, and I also had made plans to meet up with Jewell. They both helped me get off the dime and buy some stuff. So, without further ado, here's the haul:


This is organic yarn! Woot! It's from Green Pastures Fiber Co-operative in Illinois. It's 100% merino, and it's been fulled - so it's kinda fuzzy. Also beautifully hand-dyed, you'll note. There's enough here for a special scarf...and I know just the recipient.


I tried to get a good picture of this stuff - I may have failed. This is Shelridge Farms DK weight. I got enough for a fab sweater for moi. I was totally stalking their booth all day - they had a lot of beautiful stuff. I was considering this kit, until I learned it was fingering weight...never gonna happen! But I loved the color, which is the same as you see here.


Last but not least...an awesome combo from the ladies at Knitche. The pink is Lobster Pot Worsted - this is from a one-woman operation on Cape Cod. Her colors are soooo beautiful - this one is called Salt Rose. (if you don't believe me, ask Corinne about Drawn Butter!) The multi-colored yarn is handspun, and is (I think) only available at Knitche. I thought this would make a great combo - as if the pink needed any 'brightening'! Anyway...I'm not sure what this will be - probably some sort of scarf.

Well, I've gone on long enough. Hope everyone is having a good week!