I think this is the first summer I’ve really enjoyed in several years. I know, I know, it’s only a week into it, so I could change my mind, but I feel quite relaxed and content, with no pressure to sell a lot of yarn, no urgency about doing this or that, no angst about yarn decisions, no goals and no real problems. It’s weird. Maybe this is what moving into the later stage of life is like. I’m incredibly lucky to have the shop, the dogs, my little house, good friends, and (so far) my health. Can I just say thank you to all my lovely customers without sounding too soppy?
I bought us some gorgeous yarn this morning, to be showing up on the doorstep over the next 3 months or so. Swan’s Island has a new sport-weight yarn in 100% American Rambouillet wool which is just lovely. I bought only a few colors, just to knit with it and see what it should be. They have done some beautiful fair-isle patterns with it and I really think it will be a hit.
I also bought some Shibui, although not their new yarn for fall since it reminded me so much of another favorite, Road to China Light. New colors in Pebble and Maai, mostly because I want like crazy to make this:
I know, the photo is tiny and hard to see, but this is just one preview design of a wonderful collection that won’t be released until August. The design is called Truss and is a lovely tunic with elbow-length sleeves and a deeply split hem that is knit in a combination of Pebble and Maai to make the most luxurious fabric you’ve ever felt. Shibui yarns are unique in and of themselves, but in combination they are magnificent. More about this later in the season – I have a surprise coming, I hope!
Also today I ordered a massive amount of Manos del Uruguay Maxima, my favorite worsted-weight yarn, in both semi-solid and multi-colored hand-dyes. I’m looking for the perfect pattern to make with it. Last year we made Mrs. Garter
and I love that jacket. This year I want the perfect pullover – it’s so soft and cozy, perfect for next-to-the-skin wear. A few thoughts:
And that’s just the first few pages of Ravelry suggestions. We are so lucky to have such a fabulous of patterns at our fingertips these days! I also have a nice supply of Fino coming, everyone’s favorite fingering-weight.
Road to China Light and Acadia are the other two yarns I ordered today, both favorites, beautiful and unique yarns from the Fibre Company.
A morning browsing through the best fibers available in the best range of colors anywhere…is it any wonder I’m having such a very lovely day??
