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Yellow!

Wendy Solberg - Tuesday, May 04, 2010

This morning (a Tuesday) I am driving up to Comfort, and the color of yellow is just amazing! The wildflowers along my drive have shifted from the earlier blue/purple of the bluebonnets to an outstanding yellow with patches of melon (Indian Paintbrush). I just couldn't help but stop and take a picture - knowing that the picture never touches real life and the moment truly appreciating nature provides.

The colors of our environment sure do inspire us to knit with color! I am at the present working in a rainbow of colors! The project that has the majority of my time at the moment is the Dipped Infinity Scarf from Laura Chau, and it is so much fun! The colors ooze into each other.... I also chose colors of the rainbow for my scarf.

We have recently received another batch of new yarns and kits from Tanis Fiber Arts. The colors she dyes are rich and bright and on top of amazing yarn bases. Tanis has also put together several baby blanket kits for us - and they are mega cute and again filled with color. Here is a quick snap of our front table today with the DK from Tanis. Thinking of combining these with some of the new shawl patterns we have gotten from Two Old Bags...

Other fun things are in to match with our 24/7 Knitalong that is slated to start in June... I am anxious to cast on the shell in the newly arrived hemp (we got 3 and 6). The shell is made in the 3 and am thinking I will use a emerald green, Midori.

But wait, we had more new goodies arrive as well that fit the color excitement that I am currently in... The String Theory Colorworks hand dyed striped sock yarns.... Ohhhh... The yarn is a treat to knit with - and I know as I am currently working a sock in the purple/black combination. Great yarn base, and honestly you cannot beat the fun of watching the socks stripe magically with these bright colors!

Lastly (and then I will stop with the colororama) - we got an initial selection of Aracauna's Ulmo in some great colors. Over the last couple of weeks we have found some great tee-shirt sweaters made out of this nifty cotton. AND the colors cannot be beat! I am really digging the tee from the new Saturday Style book (which has a lot of GREAT stuff in it).

Seems so funny to have an appointment to talk about Fall yarns today as I am totally having a blast with Spring/Summer yarns. But someone has to do the tough job. Smile! Thank you all for continuing to support us so that we can have this much fun adoring and knitting with great yarns. I hope you are all half as inspired as we are to cast on and create!

Now - your mission if you choose to accept it - find a great bright color and knit yourself something special. It can be small like a bandit scarf, a felted bag, or a sweater! Just do not let these colors fade before you have a chance to soak in their radiance!

Happy Tuesday!

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