The Uptown Boot Socks have come to a point where I'm starting to wonder about yardage, the probable insufficiency, that is. Long story short, I cast on and knitted the second leg instead of ripping the first leg right away to see if my worry is founded. As you can see, I've turned the heel for the second sock and I've opted for a shorter leg (6 inches instead of 8 inches long). I hope I would have enough yarn like this. The Sleeping Dragon yarn is very nice to work with. It reminds me of Lorna's Laces Sheperd Sock and the best part of all is, there's no pooling whatsoever.
Work has resumed on the tea cosy. Yes, it's a tea cosy, and could you guess which pattern is it? Thanks to Olga who sent the rescue yarn. The Karabella Gossamer that I ordered from ebay didn't turn up but the seller was kind enough to give me a refund. I should really hurry up on this otherwise our friend's tea would not be getting cold so easily even without the cosy as the weather has really warmed up a lot these days.
Not only has Olga sent me the sparkly mohair, she sent along some magnificent Habu Cashmere Nep and Tsumugi silk too! And then there are also the magazines.
I'm sure you want a closer look at the Habu.
Any idea what I could use this precious little bundle of Cashmere Nep? Click on this photo to see how tiny it is. Any suggestions would be gladly welcome.
Tsumugi Silk. To be turned into a shawl. I have a feeling it would grow up to be a Shetland Triangle one day.
those are some super yummy yarns! Silk and cashmere - oh my! Good luck on the sock yardage - I hate when that happens!
Posted by: stacey | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Possibly a pair of Miss Beeton's wristwarmers?
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTmrsbeeton.html
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 12:59 AM
Those socks look really nice. I hope you have enough yarn, too!
Posted by: Dove | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:17 AM
I hope that you don't run out of yarn, the color is beautiful. I'll have to look for the Sleeping Dragon yarn, I love that it doesn't pool.
Posted by: Wanda | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:34 AM
I love those socks! Are those the same boot socks that were in Interweave Knits?
I've always heard about the tiny skeins at Habu, but I had no idea they could be pocket sized. How many yards and what weight is it?
Posted by: Marlena | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:38 AM
oooh! I love Habu! I can only think of some lacy gloves for the cashmere, but I don't think you'd get much use of them. What about an eye pillow? I don't know. It seems that it should be used for something really small and yet indulgent.
Posted by: Jenn | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:50 AM
Oh, the socks are turning out so pretty -- I'm crossing my fingers that you have enough to finish...
(And I second the vote for wrist-warmers for Olga's cashmere.)
Posted by: pamela wynne | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 02:20 AM
Love that sparkly mohair, such an alluring color too. Are you making the ruffled tea cosy in the Knit 2 Together book? I'm all for fearfully elaborate tea cosies, but I fear I'd be too lazy to sew on the ruffle for that.
Posted by: Peggy | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 04:34 AM
Love how the socks are coming along...gorgeous! And those habu yarns are just too yummy ;)
Posted by: yuvee | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 07:17 AM
Oh, that tea cozy coming up rather fancy! It's really a holiday piece! I am glad you like all the goodies, i will get one more cashmere nep for you so you could make something a bit bigger! And nice socks Siowchin, it always sucks though when you run out of yarn.
Posted by: Olgajazzy | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 09:43 AM
The socks are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jennifer | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 10:33 AM
of course, all your knitted socks are gorgeous. But what you are knitting of sparkly mohair ? a scarf ?
Posted by: handknit168 | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 10:50 AM
That's a whole lot of yummy yarns there. Good luck sewing those ruffles...it's looking great!
Posted by: joy | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 11:24 AM
The yarns all look so interesting and the ruffles I presume, are for the tea cozy, it will be a wonderfully ruffley one.
Posted by: erin | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Oh, your tea cozy is soooo cozy-cute! Now I got to knit one, too, hehehe. I have an infatuation with teapots and tea cups. Btw, your Maggie is so cute on you.
Posted by: Mindy | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Is there enough there for a head band? That would be pretty nice....your socks are great!
Posted by: Rebecca | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Oooo lovely yarns. How bout some lacey crochet cup holder or coaster? Cottonpaint has some really nice ones. Or a mini teddy bear doll?
Posted by: lauray | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 03:17 PM
how about using the Cashmere Nep for trim? I'm sure that you may have a top or even socks that you can use it on.
Posted by: irina | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 11:11 PM
The socks are looking good! And i really like my tea cosy. It looks really soft and fluffy.
Posted by: Peggy | Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 12:22 AM
Oh MY....swoon! So many beautiful things over here today! I love those socks, and long to knit them. I do believe that after seeing yours and Kathy's, I will buy that book.
That Karabella yarn is beautiful, I love their yarns. But, oh my, the Habu!!! I want to buy some so badly...I wish I could see what it felt like. I will have to order some.
Posted by: Courtney | Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 01:16 AM
You could use the cashmere to line a scratchy-wool hat...or do the same and line a collar of a scratchy-wool jacket...You HAVE to put that right up next to you so you can really enjoy it!
Posted by: Ashley | Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Nice yarn haul! I'm intrigued by your tea cosy. It looks like an evening bag, not a tea cosy to me...
Posted by: Silvia | Friday, April 27, 2007 at 05:28 AM