Or, The Stash Closet Runneth Over!
As a result of joining a new lace list, Summer of Lace, and an obsessive quest for yarn to knit Lucy's Diamonds scarf, I have gone on a ridiculous shopping spree.
Today I received yarn and the Lavish Lace book from Knit Picks. I love the Alpaca Cloud and well...the jury is out on the Shimmer. I ordered the Morning Mist - and it is very strange looking.
I also received an order from Hand painted yarns. At $5.95 for 850 yards of yarn - it is not great stuff. Single ply and here is a photo.
And then I found Robin.
Lucy's Diamonds & Faina's Scarf in alpaca sport weight. These hanks look almost the same...I am hoping the real yarn is darker in the 2nd picture.
Shawl X
And then the Ultimate Lace Experience!
I visited Sharon and Mike's Heirloom Knitting .
Here is what I discovered!
Her Name is MELANIE If you click on the link, you too can have a Melanie! Check out the colors of 2 ply yarn that are offered on the Heirloom site.
THE MELANIE GUESSING GAME
I couldn't decide on an color - and Sharon picked one for me. My choices were, Turquoise, Dark Blue or Violet.
Anyone care to guess what it will be? It will be a surprise to me as well. I am so excited! I rarely get a surprise.
I decided to make this a fun, GUESSING GAME!
Here is how it will work. Guess what color yarn will be in the package that Mike Miller mailed to me Friday, June 17 from the UK. Send me in your choice of the 3 colors I listed, TURQUOISE, DARK BLUE OR VIOLET - via your blog comments...
I will write each color choice on the front and your name, printed on the inside of folded, identical pieces of paper.
Since you have a 1 in 3 chance of wining, there will be duplicates...thus, everyone who guess the right color goes into the draw. When the yarn arrives, (about 2 weeks), I will have Vader and Dennis draw a name. There will be a small gift sent to the winner.
UPDATE 6-24-05 10:03 PST
The Melanie Pattern arrived but the yarn has NOT arrived. Still time to take a guess!
To be continued...
OMG!! Melanie is GORGEOUS!!! I wasn't really pulled into the whole lace thing and then WHAMMO. She is just bee-yoo-tee-ful!
And I vote for Violet!
:)
Posted by: Kathy | 06/22/2005 at 11:02 AM
Dark Blue
Posted by: April | 06/22/2005 at 01:06 PM
My guess is dark blue - but I hope you don't go blind knitting it. It is almost as challenging as black.
Posted by: dragonridermom | 06/22/2005 at 01:34 PM
Oh Melanie - How beautiful thou art! I guess dark blue.
Posted by: Teri | 06/22/2005 at 06:21 PM
Turquoise! Imagine, Melanie and Grant next to each other in the closet---perfect harmony!
Posted by: Saressa | 06/22/2005 at 10:32 PM
I'll guess Violet.
Posted by: Jessica | 06/22/2005 at 11:31 PM
Violet - everyone knows violet is the best color :-)
Posted by: erica | 06/23/2005 at 06:24 AM
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought the Morning Mist was a bit strange. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with the one ball I purchased.
Posted by: jaya | 06/23/2005 at 07:12 AM
I go for violet, since it's the color I always buy myself these days!
Posted by: Bronwyn | 06/23/2005 at 09:26 AM
My Melanie pattern came in the mail last night! No wool yet, but I have HIGH hopes.
Posted by: Snowball | 06/23/2005 at 11:01 AM
I think it will be turquoise, well I vote for turquoise but the other colors would make a gorgeous Melanie too"
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | 06/23/2005 at 11:32 AM
I guess violet, but then I love purple :-)
Posted by: Kathy | 06/23/2005 at 01:37 PM
Since I'm from Santa Fe, TURQUOISE just speaks to me!
Posted by: SandyB | 06/23/2005 at 03:47 PM
Well, I like all three colors, but my preference for color would be dark blue. It makes me think of royalty, and the U.K. is where one of the most famous royal families lives.
Posted by: Arla Schmaltz | 06/23/2005 at 04:24 PM
I'm going to pick DK. Blue. It needs more votes. Although all three are lovely and will make a beautiful shawl.
Posted by: Sonja | 06/23/2005 at 05:57 PM
I'd go with the violet.
Posted by: Katherine | 06/23/2005 at 06:54 PM
Oh please let it be TURQUOISE! That way I can see it in a different colorway then already posted? thanks for the fun contest. deBrat
Posted by: Denise/debrat | 06/24/2005 at 04:59 AM
I would guess the violet. It is a beautiful color and you recently acquired some turquoise in your stash and you may have mentioned that to Sharon when you ordered. Since you fell in love with the Melanie, I would guess that she will send you the color it is shown in.
Donna
Posted by: Donna | 06/24/2005 at 02:36 PM
I think you'll get the turquoise. I think any one of them will look wonderful, though. I can't wait to see how you'll enjoy the knitting. I'll be stopping back to see. This is a great contest idea!
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Posted by: Lou | 06/25/2005 at 08:20 AM
My guess is "violet".
Sorry that my computer isn't configured for blog comments. I have
been reading your blog and enjoying your adventures, lace knitting
and otherwise . Good luck on the violin lessons.
Personal: we were Bookmark Exchange Partners on the KnittedLace List,
once upon a time, it's nice to catch up with you again.
Have a good week-end.
Happy knitting,
Cherilyn in Toronto, Ontario
'Live to Knit, Knit to Live'
Posted by: Cherilyn | 06/25/2005 at 08:39 AM