I really needed the white Patonyle as I want to knit socks of a plain colour but with a fancy stitch pattern - so I may well dye this purple. The lace shawl kit is just divine - perfect 2ply blue-purple laceweight soft wool, an Addi Circular needle (bamboo), and the pattern for Eunny Jang's Print O'The Wave Stole.Spidey actually won A Gathering of Lace, but she already has a copy, so we effected a (very generous) deal. Dotter and I are over the moon, thank you Spidey, and both happily planning new projects.
And I have been remiss - my hubby bought this for me when he drove up to Sydney a few weeks ago - he stopped at The Australian Alpaca Centre in Berrima, and called me to check what would be good (isn't he well trained?!)... so I have 2 balls of a deep burgundy (the colour's a little pink in the photo) 100% Australian Coolaroo Alpaca. It's actually produced by The Australian Alpaca Centre, too. Enough for ... hmmmm ... a beret?
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you scored big time!!!! Hope you have more luck with purple dye than I did!!!
And your hubby is exceedingly well trained. he did well!
ooooh that lace weight is soooo pretty - i just want to touch it!!
you have got the carla pattern, right? :)
I am amazed at all of the wonderful things you're doing lately ...
You're one mighty creative AND productive woman!
Enjoying your blog ...
Your Pal in the US,
Cindy
P.S. I can finally post comments on your blog, thanks to Safari!
As you can see, I like posting comments so much ...
Hey Cindy - great that you can comment at last! Go Safari :D
Bells - I'll be using that Wilton's food colouring paste stuff that we got from The Essential Ingredient the other day, so hopefully it will be pretty strong. Mind you, I don't mind if it goes pale and isn't a solid colour.
Margie - where is the Carla beret pattern? I'm not sure that I *do* have it, actually... I know it's your favourite ;)
And Kuka - yes, it's gorgeous, isn't it! Hmmm, OK, if I have it with me at the next SnB and you're there, I may let you fondle it... for a few seconds, and under tight security. Lulu is my body guard, so look out! LOL!
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