Ugh - between setting the clocks ahead last weekend and having to be up early yesterday morning, I felt like I hadn’t slept in a month. I was a real zombie-girl yesterday, saying “Hunh?” every time someone said something to me and falling asleep anytime I sat still for more than 30 seconds. Or stood still either…
I did manage to get a good night’s sleep though and feel quite a bit more chipper this morning - at least like I have a chance to stay awake until I get this post written :)
I admit I’m in a bit of a knitting funk at the moment. It probably has everything to do with the upcoming trip (I’m leaving on the 25th) and my mind is sorting through what to take, how to pack and so forth. I can’t seem to focus on any of my projects even though I like them and want to see them finished - everything seems boring. Feh - I’ll get over it, I always do, but it’s annoying as hell, you know?
On the up side, I got this in the mail yesterday:
Knit Picks, April 2005 Catalogue
Swatchable samples
1. Wool of the Andes - 100% wool - worsted weight in Evergreen.
2. Andean Silk - 55% Alpaca, 23% silk and 22% Merino wool - worsted weight in Navy.
3. Andean Treasure - 100% Baby Alpaca - sport weight in Wild Rose.
4. Merino Style - 100% Merino wool - DK weight in Iris.
Is this a neat marketing idea, or what? The big question for me has been “What’s the yarn like? What does it feel like? What kind of quality are we talking about for those intriguing prices?” And this gives me an opportunity to find out. I do think I’ll be placing an order with these folks - probably not until June (more’s the pity) but definitely soon. The catalogue indicates that there’s enough of each of these samples to knit a small swatch. I’m thinking I may make little, bitty bags for jewelry or something.
You can request a catalogue of your own at the Knit Picks site. This will also put you on their mailing list. I don’t know how many of these they have (the ones with the samples, I mean) but it couldn’t hurt to ask.
Her bossiness, Jade, was completely in my face this morning as I tried to take pictures. Figures - any other time I’d call her and she wouldn’t twitch so much as a whisker and look at me as though I were an exceedingly low form of life - if, that is, she deigned to turn her head in my direction at all :)
Jade’s salutation to the sun...
But I’d hate to have to share my stash :)
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I can so relate to the time-change-sluggishness. I got enough sleep last night & STILL feel like shi...well, you know. ;)
What a lovely pic of Jade! Very artistic. :)
How exciting that your trip is coming up so quickly. That’s probably what I need - a change of pace - but the way I feel now I’d probably sleep through it. hehehe
Bron - Oh good.! I’m glad it’s not just me. I swear I feel that lost hour all summer long.
The trip will be nice, but it won’t do a thing to settle the “time” vertigo as we’ll be setting our clocks ahead an hour every couple of nights as we head east across the ocean. But what the hell - it’s not like I can’t nap any time I want to :)
Another zombie over here..... I hope my catalog comes this week. What a great idea to put in the samples. I have been drooling over their new yarns too. I have heard all good reviews of the yarn. I would like to see what the Andrean silk feels like. Love the kitty picture too.
teaching jade to knit? well, don’t start off with a long circ-
i don’t know if it is the time change or what, but i just feel old and exhausted- the weather is beautiful here, but i feel too tired and worn out to expend the energy to go outside and enjoy it- most annoying as i’ve spent months whining about how wretched the weather’s been!
i don’t have my catalog yet- wonder if i’ll get samples in mine, as i’ve already bought some of their new yarns- it does look like the samples will make a really good swatch so you can get a feel for the yarns-
stay happy-
Maureen - LOL - Jade is many things, including clever and independent, but she’s not particularly affectionate. When I showed Myria this picture this morning, she said “Gee, she almost looks friendly!”
Barb - Definitely not circular needles.
Sorry you’ve been so worn out, but it’s not like there’s no reason for it. Hopefully things will slow down for you before too much longer and you can maybe get life into a more reasonably paced routine :)
another zombie checking in ;)
its such a pity Knitpicks dont ship to Australia directly
Nat - Ahh, but at least you have a beautiful, new little reason for being tired.
Yes, that’s a shame; I can imagine shipping charges would eliminate any savings you’d realize and then some.
I’ve thought of teaching my crazy dog to knit since she seems to have enough energy for five of us. I could put her to work on my UFO’s.
Laura - Wouldn’t that be something? We should get them together so we can take pictures. I’m sure Jade will be working on catnip toys :) Loves her demon weed, she does.
oooh neat catalog!
free yarn is always a great thing.
your radiator is pretty too
I made omelots today, I find them
so much easier since I followed your advice
and recipe. YUM
Aarlene - Thanks for the feedback - I’m delighted that the omelets worked out for you! I’m thinking about one for supper myself :)
Lousey-anna? LOL!
Oooh, I have catalog envy. My catalog arrived yesterday, and tho’ wonderful, it did not have the added benefit of yarn samples. :(
W. :)
Wendy - Sorry about that :( I have no idea how they decide who gets the samples and who doesn’t. They were really nice to work with though and I will definitely be placing an orde sometime in the near future!
