Kung Hei Fat Choy (January Indie Swap Goodness)
When I originally signed up for Scout's Indie Swag Club, I did it half because I just wanted to get my hands on that gorgeous yarn and half because I wanted to force myself to learn to make socks (at least one pair). Then I joined and thought I'd lost my mind. What in the world would I do with all this yarn, especially if I didn't like making socks. My mom had the "brilliant" idea of giving the yarn to her. To my delight, I like making socks though my first pair is taking longer than planned for numerous reasons and I love the yarn!
In today's mail... THE JANUARY SWAG!!!
In today's mail... THE JANUARY SWAG!!!
I received a vivid skein of 100% Merino called "Kung Hei Fat Choy" in this luscious shade of reds pinks, a little white and a splash of orange. Along with that yarn was a HOT sock blocker with the cut out of a ball of yarn and knitting needles through it (No Mom, you can't have it!) from Chappy's Fiber Arts & Crafts. YAY!!!
Here's a close up of the yarn.Socks? Of course! The pattern I'm not yet sure about. I'll have to peek through my patterns and see which will do this yarn justice. *with a big grin hugs yarn and blocker tight*
posted by Unknown at 6:14 PM
6 Comments:
I'm glad you've enjoyed it so much!
There's a story to that yarn... :-)
Wow! That yarn looks perfect for a pair of Valentine's socks. I LOVE the colors!! I am also trying to master the art of sock knitting...
Can't wait to see that Kung Hei Fat Choy made into wonderful socks!!
That yarn has gorgeous colors! I agree, Valentine socks would be awesome, but that deadline might be too soon. How long does it take to knit socks anyways?
Scout: I do! I do!
Jennifer: And it's a wonderful story to. It makes the yarn even more special. =)
Janice: It will be awhile. I'm not the fastest sock knitter just yet. As to mastering the art, we'll get it! Blood, sweat and tears, but we'll get it.
Mandi: If I didn't have to work, I'd probably be able to pull a pair of socks off by Valentine's Day. Some people can make a pair in a weekend. Others, a week. They're quick to make if the pattern isn't too intense, it's just finding time.
I love those colourful yarns=:)
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