Stash Enhancement!

I’ve had a lovely lovely week away at my parents, only thwarted by the fact of actually having to return to work. Booo.

I managed to get a lot done while I was away, but today I want to show you some pretties I bought!

Some Superba Bamboo Superwash – I’m heavily debating making this into socks for my dad, who really enjoys his bamboo walking socks (not hand made) but I’m a bit worried the colours will be a little bit too bright for him. If not it will certainly become socks for me! The only thing I bought at M&G Designs in Louth this year – I was very reserved!

This is a new yarn to me Juniper Moon Findley; the brown is Rusty Copper and the blue is Rappahannock – named after a river in East Virginia apparently. They’re both laceweight and between the two I should have enough yardage for a cardigan probably (especially if I get back on the diet!) and I bought both of these at A Good Yarn in Cleethorpes.

Fibre enhancement to cheer myself up arrived while I was away too. This is Wildcraft Fibres “Tawny Owl” a BFL (Blue Faced Leicester) Silk blend. I’m very much looking forward to spinning this up.

My wonderful friend Angie treated me to these for my birthday! West Yorkshire Spinners signature 4ply yarn in “Owl” which is the variegated and “Poppy seed” which is the coordinating lovely grey. The bar of very tasty chocolate went down a treat as well!

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