Yarn Acquisitions


Yes, there has been some yarn adopting, who could resist pretty yarns displayed begging to be bought? The top photo is yarn that was discounted and unwanted.  I am not a big fan of pink but I thought why not!  I could use it for a gift or maybe I will want something pink.  The top skein is Classic Elite yarns Silky Alpaca Lace.  The other pink is Sheep Shop Yarn Company and the off white is Knit One Crochet Two Ambrosia.


Earlier last week was my birthday (yay!) and with my birthday money from my dad and step mom I bought that super lovely Madeline Tosh Sock for a top down sweater (probably from the Ann Budd, top down book) in the Whiskers colorway.  My sister gifted me a skein of Malabrigo Baby Silkpaca lace in purple! and Shibui Cima in a honey color.

I wish you all could see it in person.  This afternoon I will be adding them to my Ravelry stash and maybe start planning some projects.  Just thinking of new projects is most of the fun for me.

Comments

  1. Lady CordeliaNovember 26, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    you cute little knitter.
    can't wait to see all the results!
    XO

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! I'm having serious yarn envy over here ;-) And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 26, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I do love that purple!

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  4. MelissaNovember 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    What yummy yarns! I am such a sucker for Malabrigo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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  5. RosemaryNovember 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    LOVE the purple Malabrigo ... their new yarn looks delicious! What is the name of the colorway?

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  6. CloudberryNovember 26, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful yarn! And happy belated birthday :)

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  7. TannaNovember 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Yarn envy. I've got it. ;) Happy belated birthday! We share a birthday month... maybe being a November baby has something to do with the yarn addiction. ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  8. Kim November 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  9. AngelaNovember 26, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my, I am officially jealous. Oh so gorgeous. That malabrigo and maddy tosh are such luxuries to knit. Love it!
    xoxo,
    Ang

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  10. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Isabella is a fan of the purple. She said oh my when she saw it on the screen.

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  11. little macaroon.November 27, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    That honey colour is calling me - I would love to make something for my girl in that. Going to see if Shibui is available in this country now...

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  12. pinkundineNovember 27, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Ooooh, such gorgeous yarns!!!

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  13. ~koNovember 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Finally back to checking in on all my favorite blogs! Happy belated birthday my dear! And that purple yarn.....sigh....must. learn. to. knit. ;)

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  14. stephNovember 27, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    happy belated birthday!!!! you definitely scored BIG!!! What great hours of fibery pleasure you have waiting for you!!!!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Pretty yarn! Love the pinks :) Happy Be-late Birthday!

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  16. tessNovember 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Happy belated birthday!!! Your yarn is gorgeous - can't wait to see what you make with all of it!

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  17. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Happy Birthday (although it is a bit late). It looks like you celebrated very well. I look forward to seeing what you make.

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