Blueberries and Honey

The Bumblebees have arrived!

 

Blueberries and Honey Sock Kit

Exclusively by Knitting in the Red

Each kit comes with a skein of hand-painted platinum sock yarn 465 yards 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; Bumblebee sock bag; set of 7 lampwork stitch markers, Bumblebee sock pattern; natural honey soap; two samples of tea, Honeybush and Blueberry tea from Adagio Teas and Blueberry candy sticks! Each kit is $50 plus shipping. 

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The sock pattern has three lace bees on the front of the sock with honeycombs in the back. The honeycombs cascade down into smaller "beehive" pattern for the heel and continue down the front of foot.

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Kits can be ordered from http://www.etsy.com/shop/mist829430

If you have any questions please email Jana @ jknitsalot@gmail.com

 Jacob Sheep

I bought my first raw fleece!

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 Washing it was definitely not the easiest!

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 Took a few rounds!

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 I can't believe it's white! There was a lot of dirt and lanolin.

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 The drying process

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 A lot of wool.

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 Before carding.

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 I learned that the grey sometimes is called Lilac.

 Four different colors!

I bought my fleece at Never Winter Farms! The best farm around.

http://neverwinterfarm.com/1.html

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 Spun just a handful to see what it would look like!

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 And this is what I will make.

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/05/18/jacob_damask.html

Very Happy with it!

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A little sock love! Pattern by Wendy Knits.

My first toe ups!

 Sock of the Month

Is here!

"Falling Leaves"

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              Also working on a beaded purse with my hand-painted silky merino

           

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                   A Lace Doily from Piecework Magazine

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Also made one of the Triana ruffle scarves. Knit one in a day!

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In My Cup

Thick Chocolate Lager

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In My Pot

Chai Tea is superb! Especially Dirty Chai!

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On My Nook

 

Very good book so far about paranormal occurrences.

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Get Zombified! "Zombification" Colorway

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"My Sunshine" 58% Superwash Merino / 42% Silk

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Dyeing day with my helper!

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A sunny day on the mountains. So pretty!

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"Blueberries and Honey"

Next Sock of the Month Club will be the colorway "Blueberries and Honey" A Lovely Blue mixed with honey tones. The sock club will come with a unique pattern with a lace bee with cascading honeycombs; lamp-work bee stitch markers and bee soap! The sock yarn is 464 yards! Enough for a Fall Shawl!

I'm Back!!!!!

You might have wondered where all the knitterly goodies have gone.. Well I have been working on something huge! 

 

I have been designing and teaching! 

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This monster was knit in the round without having to seam.

I think Caiden likes it!

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My first lace design!

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I am also setting up my online store to sell beautiful hand-painted yarn!

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I offer vibrant colors and different fibers including handspun.

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Merino/Silk

"Carolyn on my Mind"




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"Pixie Hollow"

400 yards of Superwash Merino





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"Crushed Grapes"

I even carry Aran Weight, perfect for mittens and sweaters!

"Mermaid Lagoon"

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Loads of stitch markers.

AND

Row Counters

These are fun to make!

 You can find all these goodies in my online cart.

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I worked on a scarf with my handspun

 

Was a gorgeous day! I love working out on the deck! The wildlife is amazing!

These little finches love those finch socks! They are so pretty!

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Do you think I have enough yarn to hand-paint?

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I was also very inspired to restore this beautiful Antique Afghan

Turned out to be a California King

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On My Shelf

I love the way the author describes the knit store owners display of yarns. Sounds gorgeous just from the description.

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In My Pot

I recently discovered Teavava at a local mall. Even though the tea is pricey, it's the best tea I've ever tasted. I bought a half pound of chai blend and some German Sugar to go with it. Fabulous stuff!

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In My Glass

This is GOOD STUFF!

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A few of my favorite things!

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 The garden is certainly growing!

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And the oldest is driving!

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 After a big storm.