Rumpie must be living in Canada under the pseudonym, Hand Maiden. I have solid evidence that silk, kid mohair and nylon have been spun into pure gold:
This yarn is gorgeous beyond belief, and I had to have it — hock the kids, get a fourth mortgage, do whatever it takes, Baby! You are mine, all mine!! I bought it from StephenBe’s Yarn Garage Booth at The Knit and Crochet Show at the Hyatt in Minneapolis. I did not sign up for classes but shopped and took in the fashion show.
The yarn is called Maiden Hair, 67% silk, 23% kid mohair, 10% nylon, 300 m/100 g, color pumpkin (?). Is that the color name? I am also curious about how the crimp will knit up. I am thinking about making Merope’s Cowl with it, though the yardage is far greater than what is needed. Since I am not quite sure how it will knit up, it just might not work.
We also bought some deck furniture — finally! It is so nice to be able to actually use the lovely deck that my husband finished last fall. Note laptop and knitting as part of the accessorizing!
Tomorrow I start the Braided Glory Class at Amazing Threads — really excited about it. I love futzing around with technique.
My Left Foot update: I am walking without a boot! Not great at it, but walking nonetheless. Progress is being made…:)
PS: Eek. Made. Big. Mistake. Husband. Saw. Price. Of. Yarn. $42.50.
PS2: I laughed when Suzan asked if Bonnie’s husband was a skiier: mine is — cross country. The equipment is tres cher and of course he gets only the best, so we allow each other our little extravagances! My favorite hubby quote, “Keep buying yarn ’til we run out of money!” Okay, dear!! 😉
What a gorgeous shade! Definitely in my wearable colors…….I am imagining this around my neck next winter!
Comment by Rebecca — July 29, 2011 @ 6:13 pm
That yarn is gorgeous! I think it will knit up beautifully. Look at the projects on Rav using this yarn. http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/handmaiden-fine-yarn-maiden-hair/projects?page=1 I would be tempted to use up every last inch of that yarn.
Comment by Melanie — July 29, 2011 @ 6:59 pm
You know my cousin used to worry about what her husband would say about the cost of her hobby, but he really never said much except “I see another package came in the mail.” You see she never said a thing about the cost of all the tools and pricey wood her husband bought for his hobby. Maybe you need to help your husband get a more expensive hobby so he’ll be able to ignore yours.
Comment by Bonnie — July 30, 2011 @ 1:33 am
Does he ski? Hours and hours of yarn pleasure vs. the transient pleasure of one day’s lift ticket.
Comment by Suzan — July 30, 2011 @ 7:31 am
Incredibly beautiful yarn, and worth every penny.
Tell hubby “Oh, that’s just the ‘suggested retail price’…” and trail off. ;-D
Comment by Cheryl S. — July 30, 2011 @ 9:58 am
Damn! That having to work business gets in the way of doing fun things every time!! Sounds like you guys had a good one!
Comment by Kim — July 30, 2011 @ 10:36 am
Gorgeous deck. I wish it was cool enough here to use ours. Heat index is 110 so no hanging outside for a while.
Comment by Beverly — July 30, 2011 @ 2:28 pm
The furniture looks lovely on the beautiful deck. Kudos to your husband.
Comment by Elizabeth — July 30, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
When I first got back to knitting I made a point of telling my husband what a great deal I got on some Handmaiden Seasilk. He now believes any yarn under $50.00 a skein is a bargain. I love him for it!
Comment by Wool free and Lovin' knit — July 30, 2011 @ 10:49 pm
It is going to be something beautiful, no doubt about that.
Comment by Needles — July 31, 2011 @ 9:33 am
Can my hubby come hang around with your hubby? Maybe the attitude will rub off.
Comment by Janetcc — August 2, 2011 @ 10:14 am
Anything from Handmaiden is worth a financial stretch, that’s for sure! And it is great when one’s partner has an equal passion for a hobby that includes frequent purchases. As long as I have fewer knitting books than W has chess books, he hesitates to say anything about my purchases. Yay for great husbands!
Comment by twinsetellen — August 2, 2011 @ 9:25 pm
I told my family that I can’t die until I knit up all of my stash, and they all encourage me to buy more!
Comment by Astrid — August 4, 2011 @ 10:18 am
My husband never sees what i pay for things. he’s normally good about it whatever i want. he really enjoys seeing me knit, crochet or quilt. in fact, this summer i decided that i wanted to learn to spin, so i did and then he said to buy a wheel knowing how much they cost.
Comment by folksmith — August 18, 2011 @ 8:01 pm