Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Yarn Bombs

Yarn Bombs from Friea Fibers arrived this morning. These balls have 780m/860 yards which is more than enough for a shawl.

We used one ball to make Espe (pattern purchased on Ravelry).
Inspired by the spectacular colors of the Colorado aspen groves in autumn, this wrap uses lace leaf motifs that let the beautiful colors of the gradient yarn take center stage. 
The shawl is worked in one piece, side-to-side, from a tiny six-stitch cast on, and it increases along one edge forming a practical, elongated triangle. A simple yarn over edging is worked along the two longer sides; this can be used for finishing since the blocking wires can be easily threaded through the yarn overs.
The new website launched late this afternoon. All colours of Yarn Bombs are on the site. 

Cathy finished her Nightshift in Noro Ito. She used colours 3 and 10. We took quick pictures this afternoon but I hope John and Sarah will do a photoshoot for us.
My second Nightshift is finally blocked. Thank you Alex. I used 6 and 8.
I did a few more rows of this Nightshift last night. I love working with Dream State.

As I mentioned, the new website is up. We still have more yarns, books, needles, accessories and bags to add but I wanted the change to happen. Korey and I will keep adding and adjusting the site to make it easy to navigate.

Dad and Lucy are enjoying Myrtle Beach. Beth is flying down Friday afternoon to spend the weekend with them. I think Roko is missing Lucy, especially at meal time. Lucy gets table food with her dog food. Roko doesn't get that now that Lucy has left. Lucy likes to drop food on the floor as well and Roko cleans up for her.

We are supposed to see more bad weather tomorrow.
Freezing rain late Wednesday afternoon and evening. 
Freezing rain is expected as a low pressure system developing over the Southern Plains moves toward the Great Lakes. 
Precipitation will begin as a brief period of snow Wednesday morning, followed by a quick transition to freezing rain late Wednesday afternoon. Freezing rain or freezing drizzle will change to occasional rain or drizzle Wednesday evening as temperatures rise above the zero degree mark.  
Untreated surfaces may become icy and slippery. Travel may be affected.
I don't mind snow but really hate freezing rain!! Drive safe if you are out and about tomorrow afternoon.

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