Fall Acquisitions


Since last November, I've been on a yarn diet of sorts.  I looked about my studio and saw lovely yarns I've bought.  Skeins and skeins sitting and waiting to be knit into a new project.  I've made a conscious effort to not buy yarn unless I am unable to find a suitable substitute in my studio.  The challenge was fun and I did dig through some old skeins that have made me a happy knitter and a thrifty one since I was knitting from the stash.


Fall arrives gently during September, I love the shift in the light, the air and the leaves dropping.  With this change comes an overwhelming urge to purchase new yarns.  I decided to place on hold my thriftiness and indulge in some decadent purchases.  Ah, I do love to buy yarn almost as much as knitting the yarns.


First photo, second photo and last photo.  If you know me well, you know I have no specific plans for any of these skeins.  I just succumbed to their beauty :) The new to me mohair fiber will more than likely be a shawl, the fingering weight....has no project planned and the trio of jaggerspun might be some colorwork project.  Oh the possibilities!

Have a lovely weekend!!

Comments

  1. AnkeSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Like you I haven't bought yarn in several month (in my opinion the yarn purchased in New Orleans for my color affection doesn't count because it was my souvenir ;-) ) but I can feel the urge to purchase some. I ordered a new pattern yesterday and I NEED the yarn to knit it up. I was able to step away from the computer yesterday before buying some, but I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to hold out. ;-)
    You bought some beautiful yarn and I can't wait to see what you'll knit with it.
    Have a great weekend!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    There must have been something in the air because I was on a yarn hold too, but it's it great that we all had that 'oh, I got new yarn' feeling? Some times you just need new yarn and yours is very pretty.
    Have a beautiful weekend my friend.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    love your picks!!! Especially the colors in that last grouping......lot's of possibilities there!

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  4. stephSeptember 12, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    all beautiful!!!! ahhhh, and the joy of endless dreams and possibilities!!! enjoy!

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  5. DonnaSeptember 12, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    So beautiful! My head would be spinning with the possibilities! Happy Knitting Karen :-)

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  6. bookworm-MarySeptember 12, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    beautiful new yarns!

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  7. mamasmercantileSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Truly beautiful yarn and gorgeous colours, endless possibilities. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Erin @ Wild WhispersSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    These are beautiful, Karen. I can't wait to see what you do with them!

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  9. LisaSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    gorgeous, gorgeous, and gorgeouser (if not a word, then it is now -- ok, more gorgeous). :) Yes, I especially like the trio and look forward to seeing how you combine them. Happy weekending to you, Karen.
    xo Lisa

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  10. elizabethSeptember 12, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    fun! and such fancy yarns! enjoy them! and good for you for having almost a years frugality in using what you have also!

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  11. spriteSeptember 12, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Pretty!

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  12. kathy bSeptember 12, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Very very fun to ponder the new yarn projects. :) I have two new cast ons……and the yarn for both.
    lovely post

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  13. Melissa Marie September 12, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Beautiful yarn! I love the colors! :) My favorite is the gray yarn perfect for fall.

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  14. KifSeptember 12, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    succumbed to their beauty! yes - so gorgeous - I too have been there.

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  15. DonnaSeptember 12, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    It is good to have a stash bust now and again, isn't it? I love the colours of your yarn.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Lovely! Can't wait to see what becomes of them! I tend to buy yarn with something in mind but in the meantime forget what I had planned for it. Opps!

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  17. Judy S.September 12, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Yay for new yarn! Those 3 sure look nice together! And good job using up some of your stash!

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  18. thecrazysheepladySeptember 12, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    Yeah, um, I have a little extra yarn in my stash too :-). Very pretty!

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  19. Kim September 12, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I have a little yarn envy right now :) Enjoy!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I think I like buying yarn more than knitting - all the possibility of what it can become remains. But I do love the knitting, too. These skeins are sure to transform into something lovely.

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  21. Lady CordeliaSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    You little knitter you. Have you hoped over to Fjordgirl and viewed her AMAZING yarns she will be selling?
    XO

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  22. TannaSeptember 13, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    LOL! I SOOOOO understand the love of yarn purchases... I keep telling Evan I'm saving up for the days I can't drive. hee hee. You acquired some beauties! blessings ~ tanna

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I can't blame you, gorgeous yarns! I love all the possibilities... looking forward to seeing what you decide on!

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  24. Deb J. in UtahSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    I know you will create something beautiful with that lovely yarn! Have a good weekend.

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  25. azwoolgirlSeptember 14, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    What gorgeous yarns Karen!!! I've not tried Jaggerspun - have you used it before ?

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    1. karenSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:33 PM

      I have not tried this brand but I'm itching to cast on and see it in action :)

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  26. MeghanSeptember 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I did not go to Endless Mountain Fiber Festival this year. It was the first time I missed it in years. It's always such a great time. I decided to really try to reduce stash and passed on going this year. A friend surprised me with a skein from Mt. Rutsen Studio. They were my favorite last year. I know you'll like that yarn. Great colors in your skein

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    1. karenSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM

      I'm a little excited about that yarn, but I'll save it for later. I missed last year and was excited to go this year, I would have mingled and stayed longer if it wasn't so hot and humid out on Saturday.

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