I’ve arrived. At least that is what it feels like. Jess  (a.k.a. Bob’s Mom and co-founder extraordinaire of Ravelry) chose me to be one of the featured yarnies for the month of November. What a thrill. Thank you so much Jess.

Because I am so happy about this, all Plucky Yarn purchases from now until Friday will be an additional 10% off (just mention Ravelry in the memo portion of your transaction). Thank you! Thank you!  

Netherfield – BFL Superwash

Peppermint Patty – Merino Wool Fingering Weight

Tilley – Merino Wool Superwash Fingering Weight

Old Oak Tree – Merino Wool Superwash Sport Weight

These and lots more…. Thank you so much for looking!

That I do not possess today.

Up for grabs are two skeins of lace weight that are a smidge tangled, but with some tlc and perseverance they will be just fine. Yours for the asking. If you would like one or both, please contact me – they are yours!

Blue Belle – Merino Wool Lace Weight

Miss Ellen’s Corals – Merino Wool Lace Weight

and like an official, grown-up knitter. Just knit my very first swatch (ahem, we will not mention the knitting of the BSA Cropped Caridgan last year  - suffice it to say it  was a painful experience and I did not swatch. Lesson learned.).

Even blocked  the swatch  too. Now if I could just figure out how to read it. As near as I can tell I am getting 22 sts per 4″ (pre-blocking it was 23″ish) which is just what the pattern calls for. Row gauge, I have no idea – I thinkI’m a little over on the row gauge.

So, next question…. I fall between the small and medium size (and the sweater looks to have a bit of ease) so what size to knit? Cast on for small and then add a couple extra increases for the bust? Cast on for medium and hope for the best? Really, I think I may have to sleep on it. Big decision.   I would happily welcome any and all advice.

Malabrigo Worsted Graphite Blue (one of their new solid colorways)

Proof positive – T.H.E. Swatch.

I want to – no, I must, knit Flair. Yes, I’ve mentioned it before, but this time I am dead serious. Thus the swatching. Thus the purchase of 6 skeins of Malabrigo (don’t actually need all 6 skeins for the sweater – just wanted to be sure I had some left over to knit something else out of this yarn – in my humble opinion – the very best blue ever).

And, how cute is this? Jenn (aspinningjenny…..crafty scientist and knitter extraordinaire who works with Plucky hubby) was so kind as to knit a Baby Surprise Jacket out of a skein of the merino fingering weight as a test knit for me. Thank you so much Jenn,  it couldn’t be any cuter! Now, must find the perfect buttons.

Two posts in one day – crazy isn’t it? I’m just so thrilled with the whole swatching business and the adorable jacket – couldn’t help myself!

It really should not be this hard. It’s embarassing, really….. knitting the Dublin Bay socks and I am ready to start the heel, except I am utterly, completely and  totally confused.

I’ll figure it out, eventually. I think. Has anyone else knit these on two circulars and had trouble starting the heel?

BTW – calling these my Sedona socks. Mr. Plucky, Plucky Girl, C and I are all headed to AZ a week from tomorrow.   Couldn’t be more excited! (I am giddy with excitment about all the knitting I can get done!!!).

So, because of said trip, I will be dyeing lots and lots of yarn up tomorrow. A real bumper crop…… and it will have to hold us all over for a while, because the next available dyeing date will not be until November 30. (Also, if you have a custom order that will be dyed tomorrow).

Look for a shop update sometime late Sunday or Monday. Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!