"Wound Too Tight" is the name of this bright and black yarn. Scout showed me how to use the warp board, then set me to it. I apparently have tension issues (her Superboy can tell you about ISSUES–trust me!) even when winding a warp board–one of the screw thingies popped out from my winding so tight! I went a little nutty with color; next time I want to try a more monochrome colorway.
I’m calling this one "Institution" because it reminds me of the colorways I’ve seen in schools and hospitals. Maybe not complimentary, but hey, a girl has to get a laugh somehow, right?
My favorite TN LYS owner Sheila had a raucous good time with Kay and Ann at the Mason Dixon book signing last night. Be sure to look at the pictures–looks like there is some Euroflax in Threaded Bliss’s future! And as if I didn’t already adore Sheila enough, she’s won my heart even more; she’s sending me a leftover Whoopie pie. Ok, let’s see who else adores whoopie pies: Cari? Liz? I assume they’re a regional food, the way Fluff (which, by the way, is amazing as a hot chocolate topper) is, hard to find outside of New England…kind of how it’s going to be impossible for me to find green chile once I leave NM. Ok. I just got sad.
I’ll finish with a happy note. Neal, while walking to his car in Hartford, ran into Hilton Armstrong (isn’t he adorable?). He reports that Hilton has a good grip (they shook hands), that Hilton’s hands are calloused, that he’s REALLY tall and his head looks just as tiny as it does on tv, and that Hilton remarked "Cool, man" when Neal told him that his girlfriend (me!) was from Peekskill. Now, if I could manage to meet Charlie…
I love them! Knit them up so we can see some swatches!
Wow, I didn’t know anyone that actually ate whoopie pies. Number Guy likes Fluff but I don’t buy any – I just can’t. Just. Can’t.
Ok, so the Fluff got me… this transplanted NE girl laughed so hard when I saw that. I haven’t thought about fluff in so long. My gramp would occasionally make “fluffah-nuttah” (must pronounce with appropriate NE accent) sammiches for us when we were kids.
Outrageously amazing dyeing…
You are so funny. We ALL have tension issues. I love the colorway. Wowza!
those are so vibrant! can’t wait to see what you knit with them.
Wow – those look great! You did an awesome job dyeing. What dye did you use? I had heard it was hard to get a true black but yours looks fabulous. 🙂
That yarn is so pretty! I also have trouble when it comes to winding yarn too tightly, but I have no idea how to correct this problem.
I love that top yarn, the colors are wild.
Fluff is an _awesome_ hot cocoa topping, so much better than marshmallows or even whipped cream.
Oh my God, flutternutter sandwiches (or no, Liz is right, fluffa-nutta)!
Weird that you should be a loose knitter and a tight winder.
Oh, we LOVE Fluff here, ‘cepting for Husband (from Poughkeepsie) who’d never knew anyone who actually ATE the stuff! We also love Whoopie Pies…my Mom used to make them – MAJOR Yum. Geez, now I have to find a recipe and make some!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the yarn! Both of those are so great. Bright and fun and I can’t wait to see how they knit up. Nice job!