April 23, 2008

finally, it’s here

Just when I’d about given up hope, the UPS man delivered a box of Kureyon Sock to us this afternoon. Eight of the 12 shades we ordered are here, and they are lovely. Despite its name, I doubt I’d use this yarn for socks. It’s not machine washable, it’s not my idea of sock soft, it’s not plied.

It is Noro, with all that implies. And it’s wonderful for things other than socks. Like lace. I’ve been working on the Flower Basket Shawl with the sample skein I received ages ago, and I’m going to be able to get a nice sized scarf out of one ball. I also think it would be spectacular for fair isle work. Or crocheted into this (keep going to make it a scarf). The possibilities are really endless.

As if that’s not enough, we learned that the next kit in the series of collaborations between Lorna’s Laces and Mountain Colors will be ready in a few weeks. No pictures yet, but I understand that it’s a very colorful sock designed by Cat Bordhi, using a skein of Lorna’s Shepherd Sock and Mountain Colors’ Bearfoot. I’ve ordered what I hope will be an adequate supply, and hope to have them here some time in May. As soon as the picture is released, I’ll share it here.

finally, it’s here

new sock yarn in the house

hey, Be-ethhhh