My Newest Yarn

I didn't realize I purchased so much yarn in the last month or two until I looked at my ever-growing stash.  Because I love to share (probably more than you would like to hear about!) I snapped some photos of the newest additions.

 Calliope by Moxie Blu - this is slightly brighter in person.  It's kettle-dyed on bulky Gaia (so soft!) and I think it will make a lovely Springtime in Hollis sweater.

Shalimar Breathless yarn, Corfu colorway - a super soft merino/silk/cashmere blend, fingerling weight.  This will be a teacher gift for Josh's teacher - either a hat or a cowl (I saw many beautiful cowls at the Sheep & Wool Festival today).

 My most recent purchase, the colorway doesn't have a name but is dyed on Licorice Twist, one of my favorite bases, by The Wool Garden.  I was lucky enough to find this on a sale table at the Sheep & Wool Festival today.  It was hard to capture with my camera, but it is actually purple in there, not dark blue.

 

Popsicle Dark by Love Ewe Yarns - after my best friend drooled over my original Popsicle yarn, I purchased this custom as a gift for her.  Also on Licorice Twist and the colors are super bright and stunning in person.

Finally, this isn't new but I recently balled it and took this photo.  This was custom-dyed by Vedilli Yarns on Kona Superwash Merino.  I love the softness and weight of this yarn.  This is currently on the needles as a hat and diaper cover photography prop set.

Prettiest Rainbow Dress

I know I'm a little biased, but I'm pretty sure this is the most gorgeous rainbow dress that I've ever seen.  I love the customer's idea of blending the colors into one another and I think the rainbow colorway as the top and ruffle with natural trim was also awesome - so much thanks to Katy for this beautiful design!  I cannot wait to see action shots of the dress on her daughter.

In case you missed the other posts on this dress, the yarn is "Autumn Rainbow" scrappy set by Lollytree Yarns on Cestari Superfine (which, surprisingly, I enjoyed knitting).  Katy then purchased an additional skein of bare Cestari to use as trim and for the coordinating soaker.  The pattern is the Cali Cargo Dress by Dakine Knits.

Time for pictures!

 

 the dress was hanging on the wall in my room while I knit the soaker... I am sure my husband enjoyed our new artwork!

 

Thanks again to Katy for letting me knit this set, it is definitely one of my favorite knits yet!