April 13th, 2010 by tink
Just a few blessings to share… After reading about Sarah Hackett and Haiti Projects, A group of home-schoolers were inspired to help. Children and their parents spun, dyed, and knit wool to make a quilt. They raffled the quilt and donated the proceeds to Haiti Projects!
Wait, there is more!
Here is the Luna Moth that I saw in the garden…
and here is the one Barbara saw in her imagination!
And the greens are so luscious, that I wound up some new Sprout organic cotton… And then, as I was working on my new Emmaline, a little fairy touched the yarn
and it became THIS!
March 30th, 2010 by tink
Y’all remember Jan, the knitting prodigy discovered right here in Yarns in the Farms? I do believe we have an active Genius Cluster at work right here in Beverly Farms.
Henceforth, her royal eminence Jan shall be called The Floofy Queen. Floofy Queen went out on the North of Boston yarn crawl, and lookie here what she whipped up with all of her goodies…
The 1010 Yarn Crawl Floofy Skirt, a genius cluster of yarn, buttons, and ribbon.
March 22nd, 2010 by tink
Okay, y’all… On my needles: Debbie Bliss Tunic Dress from Coastlines book… I am using Louet Euroflax linen in a salmon color, instead of silk, because I LOVE linen. I have the bodice portion done, and it is GORGEOUS. Perfect for summer and beaches and knitinis. I went ahead a blocked it before picking up the stitches and knitting the skirt, because I love the way the linen softens up in the soak, and I just couldn’t wait!
AND, I am knitting the Collared Cardigan, also from Coastlines, out of Debbie Bliss Firefly, a blend of linen and viscose. Did i mention that I love linen? The Firefly has a very different feel than the Euroflax. The fibers are a bit more haloed, and don’t lie as smoothly. Can’t wait to see how it washes up!
Wink is knitting a sweet little shell out of Debbie Bliss Pure Silk, from the new magazine, in sapphire blue, and can’t stop fondling the luscious fiber…
Anna is using the new Debbie Bliss Amalfi, another linen blend, with cotton and silk, and is in love.
What are y’all making now in anticipation of the warmer months?
March 21st, 2010 by tink
Tink’s daughter, Anna, has been visiting. It’s always fun to ask this 24 year old uber-knitter and sometimeTwist Collective model what is on her needles.
Just now, she is knitting this for her friend Charis, a tall lanky beauty who will rock this sweater…
Anna is using the new Debbie Bliss Amalfi, and is in love with this new yarn. Here is why:
“The drape is incredible, even before I have blocked the piece. I can see the individual fibers… the silk, and the cotton and the linen. The silk stands out and has a wonderful sheen to it. The stitch definition is great because of that bit of shine. I love how each stitch comes out partly shiny and partly matte… giving the fabric a really cool subtle patterning. It is wonderfully textured for spring knitting in a sunny window, especially if you can finish in time for a summer garment. Amalfi has the perfect summer fibers that go perfectly together!”
Here is where to find it… Yarns in the Farms! Y’all come on!
March 17th, 2010 by tink
Wow. It was so much fun! Thanks, y’all.
February 26th, 2010 by tink
Preface: We are off to Belize for Knitini. There are real alligators there and I am afraid they will confuse my rough an dimpled limbs for one of their own spawn…
Warning: this post contains subject matter that might cause discomfort if you have body issues. Well. Now no-one is reading. I am all alone with my little blog.
I am starting a new trend. It is called “Cellulite is the new Black”. I googled “Pretty Cellulite”, and got nothing. The only articles are about how to get rid of it. What’s with that? The way I see it, cellulite looks an awful lot like a plump juicy orange, and I really like oranges. 
I even like cottage cheese, if you mix it with some bananas and stuff. Hey… and why is it good to have dimples on your face cheeks but not your butt cheeks? Not to mention, every woman has the stuff! Lookie here…
Cellulite describes a common paraphysiological cosmetic condition that is claimed to occur in most women, where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled.
Our curvy parts! Yay!
Here is a real woman in a real bikini on a real beach in a real body with real texture. Like I said… Cellulite is the New Black. Don’t leave home without it.
February 16th, 2010 by tink
Happiness is a handknit sweater.
February 12th, 2010 by tink
This is Jan.
She learned to knit 4 weeks ago. She has made 2 scarves, a skirt, a hat, and is on her second skirt. She knits whenever she can, and visits Yarns in the Farms on her lunch break and after work. She is now creating her own knit designs.
Recently, she asked her husband, “Honey, do I seeem different to you? Less defensive, more self confident?”
“hmmm”, he replied, “You mean less bitchy?”
“Well, yes dear, now that I am knitting… do I seem more confident?”
And he agreed. She has lost many of her old fears and hang-ups.
Another Knitting Milagro.
