Ok….Terry got me good on her post the other day, so you can be sure I will be posting WIP here..haha!
You see that yarn above? It’s a familiar colorway to some of you, but the yarn is different. This is a lightweight 100% superwash merino yarn that I purchased this summer.
When I first opened the box, I wasn’t sure that I was going to like it as has a very high twist, so I sat down and did up a swatch. Lo and behold the yarn created a very very soft fabric, but the added twist gave it good durability.
Now, it is no secret here that I have been shamefully fascinated with bees, since the reading of one good book and the creation of a beautiful shawl….so I spoke with Anne early in the fall and asked if she might consider creating a bee sock for this yarn. I sent the sample to her with some yarn to be sure that she felt it was a suitable yarn and she agreed…a bee sock it would bee :-). Anne has been working on the design, so go take a peek.
I will be offering it as a sock kit when it is finished and if I can
get my butt in gear, I may tuck a little bee-u-tiful surprise inside
🙂
Can you tell how excited I am?
Yep….very excited, because there is more. Tonight, Susan emailed me a peek of what she has been doing with some of the lace yarn that I sent to her. Susan originally had asked if I was sick to death of the Tupelo yarn and if I was not, she had a design in mind that she wanted to try with it. Silly girl………it’s no secret, that colorway is my favorite, so I told her to go for it and go for it she has. Her swatches and bead colors have truly piqued my curiosity….I can’t wait to see what she comes up with. You can take a little peek here.
If you can stand it….there is even a little more excitement here at home as well. I have been gently hinting for the last few years how much I wanted to turn the downstairs of our barn into a studio that would fit my big loom. A studio that could also be a casual storefront.
Imagine my surprise when Ken told me this weekend that perhaps we could slowly work on getting the lower barn redone for a fiber studio. He says that he will work on what he can over the winter and we can finish it up in the spring….whoo hoo!
Ken, God bless his soul, has seen me through my various obsessions. He has helped me with the dogs, frequently hauling crates and doing the early morning walk at dog shows. He has helped me pack and unpack spinning wheels and looms. He has lugged the bags of bunny poop to the dump and empties them in the organic dump piles (can you believe it?) and just this weekend he actually walked the grounds with me contemplating where the bees will go, even though he thinks I have lost my mind.
My husband………..I think I’ll keep him 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
Wow the sock and Morrocco look beautiful already and this is only the sneak peak! I am all over these! you and Anne are killing me! I just got the pattern for the faroese shawl today. I can see I am going to be very busy this winter:)
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And he’s cute, too! This post almost made me cry-the hubby, the gorgeous yarn and the lace it will become. I can’t wait.
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Wow, so much good stuff in one post! You’ve got a great husband, too 🙂
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One always knows a good keeper!
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I’ve never seen a picture of Ken — he’s cute!! You have such GREAT stuff going on — look forward to watching it evolve.
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How marvelous! The hubby, the studio, the yarn, the swatches, everything!
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Already saw the Bee socks on Anne’s blog, they are becoming very pretty ! And now another shawl pattern with you yarn too 🙂
Count yourself lucky with the husband, he’s a keeper for sure !
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He IS a keeper. He is indulgent and calm, and don’t you just LOVE the husband-units who aid us in our fibery pursuits? The fiber barn sounds wonderful.
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Don’t forget to take before and after photos of the barn – it will be even more special that way.
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A good man is worth his weight in gold…yarn. Love the barn and it will make a very nice studio/store!
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What a sweetie. 🙂 sure, give me one more reason to come to Conway in the spring… 😉
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Sounds like a great deal is happening in your fiber corner of the world…how exciting. A work space all of your own, can’t wait to see it. I cannot wait to see the socks, think I will need to make a pair of them, and the shawl in process is interesting. A husband who “tolerates” and encourages your obsessions is a definite keeper!!
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You do have big news!
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You have a wonderful life! Wow! I love the colorway! It’s my favorite too. I can’t wait for the sock Anne is making! The markers are beautiful, and the little bee card!! How perfect is that?! The shawl will be gorgeous. I can’t wait. You have a perfect husband, as well, you lucky girl.
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First! Can I borrow your husband? Just kidding – lucky you! Hope the barn turns out wonderful, maybe he’s been secretly planning and plotting w/o telling you everything…When it’s done, pls. remember to blog as I’m sure you’ll be “living” there alot 🙂 Love your collaborations, this one esp. looks so tempting to make us knitters drop what we’re doing! Happy t-Day!
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Well, we know you already have the barn full of fiber, so you might as well go ahead and build a studio/shop around it. Sounds like a great plan!
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Lucky you on all fronts! So happy for you! Those stitch markers are the same shape as a bee body in the picture next to it! Lovely.
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Dude, you’ve got a lot going on there.
Speaking of dogs, I don’t know if you’ve already seen this, but I have to pass it on…
http://littera-abactor.livejournal.com/7748.html
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Very exciting news about the barn – what a haven that will be. You are a lucky woman!
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a fiber studio??? How fabulous! You totally deserve such a supportive husband 🙂
I look forward to seeing the creation of the bee fields.
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You ve got a great Husband.
your barn is nice too.
I saw pics. of Judys Barn and addition,from
smatterings.You are both Blessed.
Mary Ellen
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awww, ken comes through; way to go ken! (and he’s adorable!)
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That is exciting news! Very pretty swatch – I love that color.
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Keep him?!? How about CLONE him? hee hee.
I have been obsessed with bees for quite some time, too. I even have a bee tattoo! If I can dig out a picture, I’ll post it on my blog.
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Wow! Pretty exciting! Put me down for a bee sock kit…how can I not since I too got stung by those cute bees too!
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You have the golden touch with yarn…too pretty, especially when set off with those stitchmarkers. Maybe the golden touch with husbands, too? 🙂
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I am new to your website and blog. I totally love that bee sock kit! I will be checking back to see when it is available. Awesome news about your fiber barn!
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So much to be thankful for! Beautiful yarn, a place to make more beautiful yarn and a man to support your beautiful yarn obsession…you’ve been truly blessed! 🙂
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Oh my gosh, a room with a loom! You lucky gal, you!
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
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That’s wonderful news, all around. Those fiber friendly husbands, worth their weight, huh?
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Good luck on your studio. Your husband sounds like a gem.
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What wonderful news. I wish I were near enough to come take a few classes. (By the way … I have been trying to decide what colors to paint my frame Victorian and I love the colors of your barn … especially with the red door).
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