Demi Loaf – of Toast~
By Sarah | December 21, 2008
Toast. Lots and lots of Toast. Thank you Leslie – for a wonderful, fun, fast and toasty pattern idea.
Top to bottom (for the Toast made from the aran cashmere – just one skein, cast on 30 sts on size 10 needles. Resulting in a mitt that measures approx 7″ inches around and just a hair shy of 11″ long. Perfectly drapey and squishy):
- Golightly – Aran Cashmere
- Singapore Grill – Aran Cashmere
- Shrieking Eel – Aran Cashmere
- Meet Cute – Handspun Cashmere
When entering the Plucky house…. must be willing to model the handknits.
Wedding in the plucky family, which means out-of-town guests in for the festivities.
They brought their hockey equipment.
Made a rink and, sadly, were only able to enjoy it for about 8 hours before the second and third snow storm of the week came barreling through.
Which means they’ve all been cooped up inside, playing Euchre, Guitar Hero and Sega. And eating. Lot’s of eating. We are at capacity – I don’t think we could fit one more person, pet or skein of yarn in this house. Good thing they are fantastic guests – we’ve had a lot of fun this week.
Nephew having a ball with “the teenagers” as he calls them.
Got to love a guy who helps you keep the masses fed – Bob’s known far and wide for his homemade brownies.
Happy couple and S
Now for yarn news ~
Let’s say goodbye to 2008 with a yarny bang, shall we? Big etsy shop update tomorrow, Sunday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Here are just a few of the bases that will be offered:
MCN Fingering and Worsted
Merino Fingering Superwash
Alapca Silk Lace
Bulky Cashmere
Aran Cashmere
Sale skeins. Lot’s of sale skeins.
And, to top it all off and make it an extra exciting update – FREE SHIPPING on everything. The whole shebang! After the update today, I will work, non-stop, to get everything mailed out by Tuesday morning. Then, I will be off the grid, so to speak, until the end of the month.
I can’t begin to thank you enough for all the support you’ve given me this year. What a true privilege and crazy thrill it has been to serve each and every one of you. Stay safe and warm and I wish you contentment, love and all the peaceful uninterrupted knitting time your hearts desire. (I highly recommend whipping up some Toast!).
Nectar – MCN Worsted
The Fourth – MCN Worsted
Early Light – MCN Worsted
Couldn’t resist one more Toast shot – the models are just too cute!
17 Comments
Renee on December 21, 2008 at 2:43 pm.
What lovely Toasts! Aren’t these great? You take super pictures.
Looks like a house filled with fun and laughter. We’re being hit by snow storm #3 right now too.
You’re Plucky Yarn is the absolute best!
irishgirlieknits on December 21, 2008 at 2:50 pm.
Love the Toast photos!! Too cute!! And what a perfect excuse to buy another skein of the cashmere…Toast for me!!
Looks like you have been having a fabulous week!! Happy Holidays!
Carolyn on December 21, 2008 at 2:57 pm.
I love your Toasts’. This is a really nice post.
Carrie S. on December 21, 2008 at 3:08 pm.
Love the Toast shots! It’s a great pattern, isn’t it? I’m hoping I can get to your last sale today! I keep missing out!
Kirsten on December 21, 2008 at 4:13 pm.
Such cute and cheerful Toasts!
The new colors for the update are gorgeous!!! (As always!)
stacey on December 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm.
What a lovely family – and so much fun! What a blessing! Great toasts of course and wonderful model shots!
Kelly on December 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm.
heheh I love the toast modelled shots too funny!!
That certainly is a house full!!
mfrey on December 21, 2008 at 8:50 pm.
a great job ‘plucky’ and thanks
for the wonderful yarns, super
pictures plus teaching us a thing or two.
mai on December 21, 2008 at 10:43 pm.
holy crap, no yarn left in the shop!!!
the yarn you used for toast looks so yummy and soft. i want to roll around in it! i love that they made their own hockey rink…so amazing.
diane on December 22, 2008 at 4:07 am.
Thank you for a wonderful year of fiber and sharing your stories with all of us. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family. Looking forward to next years colors.
Jodi on December 22, 2008 at 10:07 am.
What a wonderful, cheerful holiday post! You certainly do have a house full.
Great Toast mitts — isn’t it a fun and easy pattern?
I’m sad to have missed out on the update (but my Xmas-shopping-depleted bank account is probably happier).
Veronique on December 22, 2008 at 11:08 am.
Oh, you live in a Winter Wonderland!
KeanaLee on December 22, 2008 at 2:25 pm.
Looks like you had so much fun! Wish I would have been there!
amy on December 25, 2008 at 1:50 am.
sarah! boy, i am behind on my blog reading! i just wanted to wish you and yours a merry christmas!
looks like you had a busy week but lots of fun! we are a bit buried in snow ourselves which is amazing!
Lara on December 25, 2008 at 4:07 am.
Hmmm….I seemingly miss all your updates!
The Toast mitts look great! I knit a pair for my mom for Christmas. Great pattern. Now if only I could get my hands on your Aran yarn!
Niki on December 30, 2008 at 9:58 am.
Sarah-
I would love a copy of the picture of you with S and B. I don’t have a recent one and I thought that one was really nice.
Miss you. Give our love to B and S.
Shannon on December 30, 2008 at 1:23 pm.
I love the fingerless gloves. Can you send me the pattern via email. I can’t find my etsy login info.
It was nice to see you at the wedding and the pics turned out great. Email me and we’ll figure out a date to get together!
Congrats on a wonderful year of all things knitting related, I see you’ve gotten quite good at sweater knitting. Good for you.