I thought this would be a neat way to keep track of my knitting conquest and failures. I may also post a few thoughts I have. Who knows!
I am a yarn store owner who detests dowdy knits. Knitting can be fashionable, darn it! You can look good in the things that you wear. I'll prove it to you.
Sheryl read in one of our many retail books that you should buy at least one "stretch" item for your shop. Something that is a gamble. This is our "stretch" item. It is Disco Lights from Tilli Thomas. The yarn is 225 yds, worsted weight, 100% spun silk with tiny sequins. Can you see them sparkling in the sunlight? As you can imagine, it is pricey. But Lordy be me it is gorgeous!
posted by amylovie @ Monday, March 06, 2006
25 Comments:
Wow, that is lovely. I could see making a simple halter top for wearing out. In fact, I might just have to get some to make just that . . .
you can really see the sheen coming out of that yarn. it is very pretty. =)
OOhhhh....how pretty! I hope it sells well at your store!
Okay, that is a really fun yarn. I think you made a good choice for your "stretch." I can't wait to see something knitted up with it!
That yarn is gorgeous! Great choice for a "stretch" yarn.
WOW is that FABULOUS. That looks like it's right up my alley! I can't wait until yarntopia.com is open!!!!!!! ;-)
Tres chic! I think I need some "stretch" yarn for my stash.
That's pretty!
I hope it's not too pricey because I think I should buy some! It would be perfect to use in a gift for my sister. She loves sparkles and bright colors. I hope you'll have some fun project suggestions for me, so I have an excuse to buy it :)
So lovely!! The silk and sequins are such a luscious combination. I'm sure it'll sell well!! Take care, Amy! :-)
Gorgeous! I love the purple.
Oh, shiny! I'm diggin' the purple.
I'm with Sarah! I could see me buying some of that up! Nice "stretch"!
BTW, how's the crochet coming? Did you see I started a crochet podcast?
Ooh, I want a skein of the blue or maybe the pink....or both. I wouldnt know what to make with it but it sure looks pretty.
that stuff is soooo awesome! i loved working with it... glad you will have it in the store, who knows carmen might feel punchy one day ;)
It may be a stretch, but it's got sequins....and it's silk, and shiny, and lots of yards, and a good weight. How cool is that?
Awesome choice.
that there is some purdy yarn ;o)
I saw some very similar yarn at a shop this weekend. It had little beads rather than sequins. It was lovely, but my oh my. The price sent me into shock.
Tell me about it!! I bought the Rock Star in Lime Zing while I was in Vegas. So yummy that it sits in the 'waiting for something special' basket!!
that is lovely yarn! drooling here!
Cool! People never cease to amaze me with what yarn combos they can imagine and create. That is going to be awesome, whatever it becomes!
That yarn is gorgeous! Good choice!
That yarn has my name on it. When can I buy some from you?
My LYS bought some on someone's recommendation and sold out! (We live pretty close to a really expensive area with either older people who have too much money to spend or rich housewives, though.) It is gorgeous!
Pssst... someday, that blue yarn will be MINE. ;-)
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