Yesterday was declared a "sick day" when I woke up with no sense of smell and a voice about three octaves deeper than usual. I stayed home all day, drinking tea, watching movies, and feeling generally miserable until...the yarn fairy arrived! The yarn I ordered for my next project, the
fawn poncho/"fawn-cho", finally came in and I'm so excited! After "oohing" and "ahhing" over the pretty colors, and in an attempt to relieve my cabin-fever boredom, I decided to snap a few pictures. See, my gif-making addiction is so intense that not even a cold could keep me from animating a stack of yarn in my hand. ;-)
However, this excitement was cut short when I realized that I don't have the right size circular needles for the pattern. Such a let down. Oh well. Even though I can't play with this pretty yarn yet, I'm just really, really excited about starting a new project! Does anyone else get in moods like this? All I want to do is create something and learn a few new techniques along the way.
I wish this yarn had healing powers though...I'm ready to stop sniffling.
What projects are you excited about right now?
Oooh I love that green yarn, it's delicious! What are you making with it? :)
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I love getting mail, especially if it's a package. I like your blue and white carpet :)
ReplyDeletewhere did you get the wool? the packaging is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI took a peek at the "fawn-cho" pattern, and boy do I could work a pair of needles well enough to make it! It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how yours turns out!
Feel better soon, dear. :]
xo, Allie
That yarn is gorgeous. :) And getting mail is the best!
ReplyDelete~Kristin
Oooh! Such lovely yarn. Perfect for a fawn-cho! Looking forward to seeing it made but I hope you start feeling better soon. There's nothing worse than being under the weather when you have exciting projects to do. :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could knit just because yarn is so pretty...
ReplyDeleteOoh, Rowan Tweed. You're my kind of girl.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you feel better soon. I'm a little under the weather myself,but at least I have my current project to see me through! Love your new yarns!
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone! When I see pretty yarn, I just want to go crazy! I got some really beautiful chunky yarn for my birthday and just started knitting so I could play with it, even though I don't know what I'm making yet.
ReplyDeleteI get really excited about starting new projects too! I love collecting all of the materials and knowing its a new challenge! Can't wait to see how it turns out, and get better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh I HATE when that happens! You get all excited about the pattern, you have the perfect yarn and then no needle..grr! Patience is a virtue I suppose..Your yarn choice looks gorgeous, it will be worth the wait! I am busy knitting the softest and sparkliest chain links for my Goldie Looking Chain Cowls which are selling well in my Etsy shop. Other then that I am determined to finally cast on and finish my second sock, completing my first pair!
ReplyDeleteI'm always getting excited when I'm starting a new project. Love the colors of your yarn.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to brighten your day! I can commiserate at getting the yarn but then not having the needles!! I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteYay I can't wait to see how your project turns out! I Love all the designs by TinyOwlKnits. I hope you feel better! It's that annoying time of year now where everyone seems to have a cold. I'm excited about working on my spring collection for my etsy shop! So many ideas, I wish my hands could keep up!
ReplyDeleteNew yarn is the hippest thing since sliced bread. I can't wait to see what magic you do to it! Right now I can't wait for my spring break to start so I can do some more yarn graffiti things and get some of my scraps out of my bag, haha. I will be looking forward to a silly time.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of colors! My current project is making bows for necklaces, headbands, and rings. My friend and I were able to get a booth at a local craft fair, and I'll be making crochet goods for it.
ReplyDeletexo, Megan
Oooh!!!!! That is exciting!! Well, after seeing the beautiful fawn poncho you plan to make (and all your gorgeous knitted goodies), I have finally gotten the gumption to start knitting. I have been an avid crocheter for years, but am so excited to start being a part of the knitting world. I really love the patterns on Tiny Owl Knits, and have decided to tackle the Beekeeper's Quilt. I am in love with the hexapuffs and like the idea of being able to work on them anywhere (I often take yarn out to dinner).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the inspiration and I can't wait to see how your project progresses:)))
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Lovely colours. What better than a packet of wool to make you feel better on a sick day! Lucky girl you ;)
ReplyDeleteFawn-cho! That is so terribly cute. Great animation skills, I'm impressed :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about getting ridiculously excited about new projects, I recently made my Spring sewing schedule and every day I can't wait to get home from work to get started on the project for that day! Sneak Peek of some Spring items on my blog on March 3rd!
I think it is a rule that you will never have the right size needles. It doesn't even matter if you have ever size. Inevitably, the size you need will be attached to a WIP. I am looking forward to seeing your fawn-cho. (Which is really an excellent portmanteau.)
ReplyDeleteAw, so happy for you! The yarn looks gorgeous, and I can't wait to see the beautiful poncho you make. Hm, one of the projects I'm really excited about is making jewelry and trying to get the shop up to 100 items! :)
ReplyDeleteI want to make this:
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But with brighter colours. :)
Ooh, how exciting! Can't wait to see your finished project knitted up. I ordered yarn yesterday to make this http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rae-2. I can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon Meredith!
The yarn is gorgeous and I can't wait to see you getting started!
ReplyDeleteI've just casted on the "Oh my bear" sweater from the same designer as the fawn-sho :)
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I <3 packages of yarn in the mail. Or just packages in the mail, in general. Those colors look like they're going to be perfect for the fawncho! Can't wait to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteI have just gotten the Stitch n' Bitch book (it's wonderful) and I am excited about creating it's contents.
ReplyDeletesuch lovely colors! I don't knit, but my mom is fantastic at it and I always convince her to make me things:)
ReplyDeleteEEee! Your blog is so cute. I just love it! ...and as for the fawn-cho, that is currently in my queue! I am currently working on Beatnik, which is full of cables and super fun-ness. :)
ReplyDeleteYay i love that feeling :) pretty yarn mmmm.
ReplyDeleteI finally started those stirrup socks and are a) releaved that i dont have to knit all sock related things on tiny needles and b) the pattern is great! its so pretty.
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what beautiful yarn -- enough to make anyone's day a little better! I'm working on a special secret gift for a friend's birthday! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is gorgeous!! Such lovely earth tones. I hope you feel better soon!
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I just love your photography. <3 It's always so pretty.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finally getting your yarn! I can't wait to see the finished result. :)
Hope you feel better soon!
Gorgeous yarn! I can't wait to see what you create with it. I'm sorry you're feeling ill, hope you get better soon! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the fawn-cho!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend using the time between when you get your yarn and when you actually have the correct needles to wind all of your hanks into useable balls! Then you can just knit, knit, knit!
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