Holy cow, that took FOREVER! It seems like everything is running slow today, Etsy.... Moveable Type.... me.... Anyway, the shop is updated with lots of new goodies. I had wanted to post on here before doing the update but that just wasn't happening. In the shop you'll find a bunch of variegateds and new semi-solids, along with a couple of new base yarns. There are two skeins of worsted weight that would be great for last minute quick scarves and hat sets. And I finally found a merino/tencel blend fingering weight that I LOVE! It shimmers like silk and knits up sooooo soft. I've started a sock in the cherry cordial colorway but I think it would love amazing as a lacy scarf.

A sample of what you'll find in the shop...

If you are interested in any of our self-striping colorways, please let me know. I will mostly be doing those as special orders for the moment since it's been impossible to keep the shop stocked with them . The dyeing process is fairly time consuming and doing it this way will allow everyone to get exactly what they want. With the holidays coming (QUICKLY! AAH!) the turnaround time may be a little longer than usual but normally a special order will take about two weeks to ship. There are a few retail shops that will have the self-striping in stock between December and February and I'll be sure to keep you updated on that.

Please check out the shop! Thank you and Happy Holidays!

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Stuff yourself like a turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you so much to everyone for their kind words regarding the SnB calendar, our goofy Halloween pictures and the new colorways. I appreciate the support so much and definitely would not be able to do any of this without it. Thank you!!!

With everything going on I haven't really had too much time to knit. I got a chance this past weekend though and was able to make some progress on Glee.

I'm almost finished with the body. It's been super easy, no shaping at all. Just a little mind-numbing with all the SS. There's only about an inch or so to go with the ribbing on the bottom, and then just the sleeves and picking up stitches for the front opening. I ordered more yarn through yarnmarket so I think I have plenty to do long sleeves, but I may end up with 3/4 length. We'll see... I'm just happy that I was able to get a chance to work on it!

Here it is on top of one of my bought sweaters. It's pretty close. It may be a little big around the middle since there is no shaping, but for my first sweater, I'm okay with it.

On a completely different note, has anyone knit while at a professional hockey game? We got there pretty early and I had Glee with me, and maybe it had to do with where our seats were (towards the ice with A LOT of people around), but I wasn't able to get up the nerve to pull it out and work on it. I thought I would be way too conspicuous. I know knitting takes balls :) and maybe I just don't have them.

Three of the most promising young stars in the NHL. Crosby, Malkin and Staal. None of whom scored last night.

Go Marty! Go LIghtning!

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I will be updating the shop in just a few minutes with these goodies plus a few others.

There are a couple of limited seasonal colorways along with new semi-solids. I really prefer a more solid color yarn when working with intricate patternwork, like Knitty's Pomotomus, and I've been wanting to dye some for quite a while. I hope everyone enjoys the new colorways as much as I do!

With all the special orders and new wholesale orders I've been working on, it's been hard finding time to knit. What is a girl to do? Call in the Imperial Garrison, that's what!

: ) Thank you Brenda, Chris and Anthony for a great weekend!

*edited to add - A few emails bounced back when I sent out the Etsy update alert last night. If you did not receive an email, please try adding yourself to mailing list again. Thank you!

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First, I promised some more Halloween pics that had the hubby in it. He totally got into the whole "Ricky" vibe and I think he looked great (although probably a bit tall for Ricky :)). There really wasn't much to do for his costume except for embellishing his tie. Easy peasy!

Okay, so the big news... yarntini will be featured in Debbie Stoller's upcoming Stitch n Bitch Page-a-Day calendar for 2008!
I didn't want to say anything before cause I just knew it would jinx it. I'm so freakin' excited! Thank you so much to everyone who's supported my business and pushed me to make the absolute best product I can. As difficult as it is at times, I love dyeing yarn. I feel incredibly lucky to have the support at home and in the knitting community that I do. THANK YOU!

These goodies are somewhere between here and New Jersey and will be at pure knits very soon!

Don't forget to watch Lost tonight! It's gonna be cruiseazy y'all!

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