Yarn for the Stash

Yarnerly goodness from Yarnover!

Yarnover

Sea of sweaters from Meg Swanson's Two-Color Knitting class (and similar fare of EPS class) at Yarnover, MKG in MN.

Fuzzy Mittens

I received a package of fuzzy, warm goodliness the other day . . . results from sharing. Completely unexpected. Little did the giver know, I was having one of my craptastic days. This kind gesture made my day much better . . . much, much better!














And, I loved the little crafted note . . .

Spoons

"Needled", aka: Kate Davies (of Paperdoll Sweater and Owls Sweater fame), has been blogging of her stroke recovery. I LOVE, love, LoVe her knitting and wish her wellness right off! She blogged about having "spoons" today . . . worth a read here:

http://needled.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/sleep-is-an-activity/

Click on the "spoons" link that Kate put up . . . this is how I have felt for exactly one year (from Easter Sunday last year when I suspect I first got sick). Aargh.

But, then, I got nothing on Kate.

"Needled" also wrote an amazing article in Rowan Magazine 47! I linked to Sticks on my blog page. Worth another read!

NOTE: In two weeks, I will have a Yarnover hangover!

Cheering Buddy

This red bear guy has been my Cheering Buddy this week . . . as you can tell, not a lot of sympathy. Does not take a lot of back talk. Whining does nothing.














Cute, tho!

I think I'll knit him a sweater.

Yummy Soft Scarf

This yummy wool scarf was naturally-dyed by "Stockholm Botanicals".

Dyed with marigold flowers using a unique technique that intrigues me--a skiff of magic with some extra-good stuff sprinkled in, then slightly stewed and given a little waAHh-lahh, I believe!

Scandinavian Treasures

Went on a little visit and a shop.














I found this nice hood with stitching and thought it might make a nice pattern for knitting.

In my head, I was thinking about the price of the bonnet. How much would I spend on a knitting pattern? Well, this much. But how much would I spend for a challenge! I want to graph this, and then have an idea for the lacy border and decorative edge stitching. It might become something, maybe not. Really cool, tho!














And, I was smitten with these woven apron bands. They remind me of tiny, petite bands that I saw in the Zorn Museum in Sweden on the Vesterheim Textile Tour 2007. The bands on the apron are generously long. And, very finely woven.














Good day with sunshine, little birds, nice friends and shopping!

Oh, I almost forgot. I added to my nostepinne collection. Photos eluded me, so you'll just have to imagine! Think MUSEUM! Carving, and the initals S. O. daintily carved in the side. And, a little rattley wood piece.