Friday, April 20, 2012

Planning for Summer

Hey all! Thanks for all the nice comments on my last post/contest. If you still want enter, go here.

So last night at Wildflower there as a cash and carry trunk sale. For those of you who may not know what this is, it's basically a night when a yarn rep comes through town with lots and lots of yarn that the store does not carry, giving us a chance to do a bit of shopping. The selection this time included many yarns by Blue Heron and Pagewood Farms, including this beauty:

Blue Heron Bamboo Lace, colorway Chesapeake. There are 1260 yards of this luscious bamboo lace weight yarn, and although it was a bit out of my budget, I knew I could make a pretty decent top with just one skein of this beauty, so I couldn't pass it up!

After I got home last night I started hunting for patterns to make the ultimate summer top/sweater/cardigan/tank whatever.  After much searching (which still isn't technically done) I have found the following:

Finchs Wings. -- Really like but not sure where to get the pamphlet

So I was wondering what you all thought? Any suggestions? Patterns not on my list?? I would love to hear what you guys think. It'll be a few weeks before I even consider casting on. I am wanting to finish up my socks and also get my school work figured out. T-minus 2 weeks until finals!



I hope everyone had a great week and Happy Friday! 

~Lisa 

7 comments:

  1. Oh the dreaded 'F' word! Finals that is!! I hated them soooooo much. But there is no better feeling that walking away from your last one ;) Best of luck on them.

    My vote: Hanna: You would look so sweet in it!

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  2. Ugh, classes need to end NOW! Don't worry, we can make it and then it will be summer and we will have all sorts of fun adventures!

    For the top I second that Hanna looks great. I'm also a fan of Sommertunica, such a cute design! That sale sounded amazing! I'm glad that you were able to go!

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  3. I love the Hanna but also really really love Eerie- glad I don't have to pick- the yarn is gorgeous!

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  4. I'm going through the same thing right now - giant skein of yarn, trying to find a shawl pattern I like.

    I vote for Gretel. Just added it to my queue, in fact!

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  5. Wow, what a difficult choice - the patterns you picked are lovely! If I had to choose, I'd pick either Zelda or Eerie. I love how the shaping on Zelda, and how drapey and cool the fabric looks. Your yarn is totally gorgeous, and should be such a treat to work with!

    Good luck with your finals! They'll be over before you know it. :)

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  6. My money is on Sophia, Hanna or Zelda. All Fab!
    I hope your finals just FLY by! Roll on Summer eh!
    Good luck X

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  7. The trunk show sounds both wonderful and dangerous ... I think I would have to go with a set amount of cash and no credit cards to avoid going crazy with yarn purchases. I love that Blue Heron yarn-- they come up with the most gorgeous colors.

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