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its not easy being green

I am not really a green (the color) person by nature, but for some reason I have been in pursuit of green.  It all started with the infamous green shoes.  I have never owned green shoes before (until now) and I can't really explain why I had to have them ...... but I did....

So....this led to the search for the perfect green yarn for the perfect accessory to my beautiful green shoes. I found Madelintosh Tosh Lace in Thyme which I was sure to satisfy my accessory notion.

 

And recently started a knit lace wrap that I think will be perfect accessory and works perfectly with the yarn construction. (The Tosh Lace is tightly plied and knits up differently than other laceweight yarns I have worked with previously).

Then......dun dun dun duuunnnn....... there was Stitches Midwest.  Where I found myself drawn to more green laceweight yarn.   

 
 This is Ivy Brambles Romantica (above) 100% merino laceweight yarn in colorway Pine Tree (1000 yards per hank). My photo really doesn't do the color justice.  Anyway,  it is a perfect match to my shoes.

 
Then...... there was Miss Babs Yasmin Lace (above) 80% merino wool 20% tussah silk, 1250 yards in colorway Nori.  Which looks forest green in my picture, but is really more like a dark olive color. It doesn't match the shoes but it blends beautifully with them.

 

Now I have enough yarn for three knitted lace wraps.... in green..... to go with ONE pair of green shoes.  Got to ask the obvious question.......

Will this ONE pair of green shoes survive the knitting and wearing of THREE knitted lace wraps ......

OR......

are there more green shoes in my future?  I guess I could have worse problems....blush.


Enough about green!

 

On a separate topic..... I have decided to include in each post in the forseeable future a random picture (and I do mean random) of something I have seen or found that may or most likely may not have anything to do with anything......

Are you ready?

 

Happy Knitting!

 

 

 

 

soup and fresh baked bread

Thoughts of pumpkin latte, pumpkin muffins or most anything pumpkin has put me in the mood for Fall.

Even though temperatures are still in the 80's, I know that the crisp Autumn air is just around the corner. The anticipation of cooler days is bringing out my desires to make soups (all kinds), bake bread, and of course, knitting.

I just love homemade soup, especially if its accompanied with some warm fresh out of the oven (or bread machine) bread.

Chicken soup and buttermilk white bread.   Yummy!  I use a bread machine and whether I use my Electric Bread Cookbook or a prepared bread mix, they usually always turn out pefectly.

Finding bread mixes is not always easy.  I just discovered the Prepared Pantry and the mixes are a little pricier but the results are undeniable. Double YUM!  I did learn something new from the Prepared Pantry about water temperature.  Water should be 75 - 85 degrees and thanks to the PP, I am now a proud owner of an instant read kitchen thermometer.

Now I am ready for Fall soup and fresh bread season...... Happy souping!

 

 

wagtail mohair yarn

I have recently started knitting with Wagtail 100% Mohair 4ply yarn and enjoying every moment of it.  I have had a few hiccups and froggings upon first starting up.....all because of my own cockiness.

 
Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is known for the high luster and softness. It also has similar warming and felting characteristics as wool. Wagtail yarns are produced in Queensland, Austrailia. 

Knitting with 100% mohair is slipperier than I was prepared for and combined with Signature needles made it ripe for frogging.  After a couple of incidents, I switched over to Addi Lace needles which has made all the difference. 

 
I am loving this yarn, perhaps it should be called "Tail-Wagging" instead of Wagtail. I do apologize for the corn.

I can't wait to finish this project and parade it around town.  I figure it should be complete just in time for the autumn chill.  What could be better than wearing a mohair wrap and sipping a pumpkin spice latte......

OH NO......don't get me started on pumpkin spice latte ....... or pumpkin muffins ......or anything pumpkin......except pumpkin pie, have never been a fan of pumpkin pie, odd right?