Mmm. Serious Stash Enhancement. I saw this yarn way far back in July, at a shop in Michigan, and this last time I was up there, I finally splurged. This is Reynolds Whiskey.
I love it. I bought about 5 differant colors. This is a new yarn, and all the shade are pretty heathery colors. Very bold, not your run of the mill colors. I’ve been loving Adrian’s colorwork mittens for a long time. That’s what I have in mind for these skeins. Think of Jameisons Shetland, but really soft. That’s what this is like. Also, I bought Jodi’s new Pattern. I really like this sweater. So pretty. However, this will be a true test of knitting for me.
US 4 needles, 7 st/in. I know. I know.
I ordered the yarn from the shop I work at anyway. Mmm. In Jodi’s post she says people may be having trouble finding this pattern. Well, I bought mine at The Crafty Lady Trio, in Macomb, Michigan. They will mail order. This is Reynolds Whiskey pattern #82391. Get out your credit card.
I started swatching.
It occured to me as I was knitting this, that while I am perfectly aware of my addiction to knitting, and even maybe more so, buying and aquiring yarn and fiber,(shutupyouknowyouallaretoo!) that it would be nice to be addicted to knitting a finished garment. No, really, I was knitting, and sitting right on the table in front of me was the little pink and pink striped baby hoodie. All blocked and needing to be seamed. (heehee.)
The last four days I’ve organized and carried out a full on yarn dyeing assault. I’m planning another update soon, and want to have 50+skeins in the shop this time. I. am. tired. and I’m not done yet. I also dyed up 4oz of BFL for me. I’ve never spun BFL before, and it’s sooooo soft. So I may have to drop everything and spin that up too. Jebus help me…….
Can’t wait to see what you do with your new yarn! Sounds heavenly!
Oh, that yarn is gorgeous! It even looks soft.
Oh, that’s going to be a gorgeous sweater for you!! Heh, I know what you mean about the finished objects. I have about 1200 stitches left on a baby blanket, then weaving in the ends. How come I’m not burning up the needles to get it done???
Oooh I love that yarn, I can’t keep my eyes off it! =) Can’t wait to see it knit up into that gorgeous sweater.
Great yarn. I’ve been looking for a yarn for Eunny’s Argyle Isle vest. Perhaps I have found it. Hmmmmm…..
Wow! That yarn is *gorgeous*! Reynolds is really putting out some nice stuff. Must. Have. Some. 🙂
Those colors are great – I’m not a blah color kinda girl either!
I’ve been wanting to try Whiskey (the yarn that is!) I’m anxious to hear what you think!
Beautiful yarn. I really love the blue.
oh my, is that gorgeousness!
**ikea trip to pitt planned in october!!!**
Wow, those colors are beautiful! I was actually looking at this yarn in a catalog last night but it didn’t really stand out until I saw your pictures.