Why? Not because of how far I've gotten on my Fir Cone, though I am pleased. But because I've tied on the second (smaller) ball of yarn having just finished my 15th pattern repeat. There are 68 grams of yarn left. I'm using only about 9 grams per repeat, so this means I have enough — more than enough — to finish. Probably didn't even need to cut down on the borders — but that's okay. I can always make it a repeat longer if I want.
On the right: yarn barf. Not a pretty sight.— but it's very soft yarn barf. 100% alpaca is yummy. Now I just have to figure out which of these size 6/0 beads (from Fire Mountain Gems, a great source) looks best on this yarn, so I can make Seaside, from the new MagKnits, for a friend of mine in a cold climate.
I'm going to finish Fir Cone before I start, though. Honest.
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The fir cone is de.lic.ious. : - ) Oh go ahead, cast on a new project (I won't tell). I know all about yarn barf...
I tried the "Seaside" link without results though. Might be me. I tried twice.
Wow, I had a yarn barf this week too, that's exactly how to describe it. It was a good 5 hour one. Very meditative. I finally got it straightened out and built a yarn swift for the next time.
Oh yeah, and thank you so much for the mention of the Tea Swap. I went right over and signed up. My first swap!
i vote for fuschia beads with the grey. but the contrast might be a bit much. don't listen to me, i'm rambling.
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