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Post by JoP on Jun 18, 2021 19:33:48 GMT
EEK! I'm expecting a yarn delivery today. Wool Warehouse had a special the other day, 20% off the brand new Drops Soft Tweed yarn. I decided (with the help of my enabler friend JoP ) that since I have a birthday coming up next month, I would treat myself. I upgraded to the DHL delivery for two pounds more and they say they are going to get it here today. And I just ordered on Tuesday! Isn't that crazy? From Great Britain to Michigan in 3 days?? Who me? 😂🤔😄😘 |
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Post by malibou on Jun 18, 2021 19:43:32 GMT
gramma do they have to be baby sized?! I think I can rock that style, I'm sure I'd be adorable with my hood up!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 18, 2021 19:52:34 GMT
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Post by JoP on Jun 18, 2021 20:14:12 GMT
EEK! I'm expecting a yarn delivery today. Wool Warehouse had a special the other day, 20% off the brand new Drops Soft Tweed yarn. I decided (with the help of my enabler friend JoP ) that since I have a birthday coming up next month, I would treat myself. I upgraded to the DHL delivery for two pounds more and they say they are going to get it here today. And I just ordered on Tuesday! Isn't that crazy? From Great Britain to Michigan in 3 days?? Wow, that's fast! I didn't know Drops had a new yarn out *strokes chin* do I need new yarn?
I'm slowly knitting away on my socks, I had a stupid accident with the tumble dryer and couldn't knit for a few days (typical when my mojo just came back) but I'm on the heel flap of both socks now.
I ordered some junk journal supplies that the post office have managed to deliver to the wrong address  You probably should take a peek lainey 😁😉 |
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Post by gramma on Jun 19, 2021 0:52:36 GMT
gramma do they have to be baby sized?! I think I can rock that style, I'm sure I'd be adorable with my hood up! I'm sure you could adjust the pattern. You'll have to be smarter than me though! I can never figure out how to do it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 9:22:11 GMT
Love those seaexplore and lainey , junk journal supplies? Yum! I have a massive junk journal going on right now. I have several I have made and need to give away or use. I LOVE making journals. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 19, 2021 10:19:35 GMT
My yarn did arrive. Finally at about 8 pm last night. I was losing hope by that time. Ha! Color is called Cookie Dough.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 10:31:32 GMT
My yarn did arrive. Finally at about 8 pm last night. I was losing hope by that time. Ha! Color is called Cookie Dough. Oh my goodness, that is stunning! Perfect for that pattern. Note to self: I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 19, 2021 11:24:49 GMT
My yarn did arrive. Finally at about 8 pm last night. I was losing hope by that time. Ha! Color is called Cookie Dough. Oh my goodness, that is stunning! Perfect for that pattern. Note to self: I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn! This is a brand new yarn from Drops! I had to try it. You do too. Just know that the yardage on the website is incorrect. Each ball is 130m 142y. So I ended up with about twice as much as I actually needed. I may make a different pattern because of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 13:28:20 GMT
Oh thanks for sharing about the yardage jeremysgirl. Is the yarn itchy at all because of the wool? I am so tempted especially since it's still on sale. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 19, 2021 13:33:19 GMT
@patter I don't think it feels itchy. I think the alpaca makes it softer
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Post by JoP on Jun 19, 2021 13:42:09 GMT
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Post by JoP on Jun 19, 2021 13:42:49 GMT
Oh thanks for sharing about the yardage jeremysgirl. Is the yarn itchy at all because of the wool? I am so tempted especially since it's still on sale. Me too after hearing jeremysgirl review 😀 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 14:05:29 GMT
@patter I don't think it feels itchy. I think the alpaca makes it softer OK thanks. Still thinking. I really don’t need any more yarn but this is gorgeous. |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 19, 2021 14:13:40 GMT
   I made this shawl - it’s called Mother of Dragons. I’m gifting it to a friend for her birthday in July. How beautiful! Please may we see it on you? |
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Post by phoenixcov on Jun 19, 2021 14:21:28 GMT
I am seriously considering looking on Etsy for a shawl as I will never be at the level to make one myself, (hands hurt to much).
I was wondering if one of those unusual shaped shawls would be better than a triangle one. The reason I would like one is that now I sleep sitting up the BiPap masks sends cold air across my chest and tops of my arms.
Not so bad in the good weather but in the winter it is horrible.
Any thoughts?
well I searched for a couple of hours looking for something like the lovely one JoP made. No luck so far so I`ll just have to keep on looking.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 19, 2021 14:27:50 GMT
I am seriously considering looking on Etsy for a shawl as I will never be at the level to make one myself, (hands hurt to much). I was wondering if one of those unusual shaped shawls would be better than a triangle one. The reason I would like one is that now I sleep sitting up the BiPap masks sends cold air across my chest and sops of arms. Not so bad in the good weather but in the winter it is horrible. Any thoughts? I would watch the measurements in the wingspan of a shawl. My thoughts on shawls are that I like a shawl to cover the upper part of my arm. If you want it to cover your whole arm, I would recommend a wrap instead. But I wouldn't buy a shawl that wasn't at least as wide at the top as I am tall. Some of mine that I've made are even wider than Jeremys wingspan. And he's pretty big. |
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Post by PLurker on Jun 19, 2021 14:47:20 GMT
Years ago BC (before children) I had a knitting machine and made an adult sweater that looked very similar in textured pattern. I'd almost forgot about that until seeing this. These look wonderful and are destined to be treasured. |
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 19, 2021 15:03:46 GMT
My yarn did arrive. Finally at about 8 pm last night. I was losing hope by that time. Ha! Color is called Cookie Dough. Oh my goodness, that is stunning! Perfect for that pattern. Note to self: I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn, I don't need any yarn! followed up with "and add to cart" LOL. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 16:22:23 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 19, 2021 16:32:34 GMT
Nope. I don't do fiber crafts. Did you??? LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 18:50:54 GMT
Nope. I don't do fiber crafts. Did you??? LOL Ha no. I am staying in my studio today looking at how there is no more room for anything--including this beautiful yarn!  |
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Post by malibou on Jun 19, 2021 18:57:07 GMT
JoP that shawl is fabulous! The colourway is perfect for it as well.
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Post by sueg on Jun 21, 2021 13:28:20 GMT
I am really late to the thread this month, but I have finally finished a few projects and got around to taking some photos. This is a sweater for me, which was so fun to make as it used a construction method that is new to me. I love the finished garment, even if it is too hot to wear it right now.  This little set is for a friend whose first, long awaited, baby was born late last month. She is going to be in Munich this week, so I had to hurry to get it done before we meet tomorrow.  I have started another cardigan in the same pattern for my niece’s baby, who is due next month, and a cardigan for me, using the same construction as the purple sweater. |
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 21, 2021 15:20:15 GMT
sueg Those are gorgeous and I adore that purple. What is the yarn, please?
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 21, 2021 15:38:52 GMT
sueg I love the color of that purple sweater. It looks perfect! And the baby set is too cute.
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Post by gillyp on Jun 21, 2021 15:45:19 GMT
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 21, 2021 15:48:41 GMT
The orange tiger tabby is gorgeous gillyp! |
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Post by sueg on Jun 21, 2021 15:56:22 GMT
sueg Those are gorgeous and I adore that purple. What is the yarn, please? The purple yarn is Wollmeise Pure, in the colourway Purple Velvet. It is a fingering weight pure wool with a really tight twist, so it knits up to a beautiful fabric. Wollmeise is based in a small town not far from Munich, and you can buy the yarns through her website: Wollmeise |
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