Mmmmmmmmmmmm Madelinetosh and Mmmmmmmmm Majacraft

Five Skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Wood Violet destined for an Austin Hoodie.
Yes it is really that bright in person a bit deeper in colour but very very PURPLE.

I have also ordered the new spinning wheel A Majacraft Rose (can't wait for it to arrive).

Knitting Playdate, The Craft Fair and some other Yarn Additions

With my not working this week due to the film festival status I was able to partake in a knitting playdate with RoseRed, Knittingness, FredAstep and 1funkyknitwit. A joyous day spent knitting, chatting, laughing, drinking and caressing Ness' new yarn. This one (Wired For Fiber Olivia in Valour) called to me immediately (as did a 50g sport weight but I resisted). A huge amount of fun was had by me (by all really) and I will always curse being at work when they have their regular catch up.

Today I ventured out to the very crowded Sydney Craft Fair. It was a fruitful journey (see below)

In Summary

• 6 sets of sore feet (my mum, my aunty and I - my mother in law skipped due to illness)
• 2 skeins of Habu A148 Wool Stainless Steel in a Deep Purple
• A bag of leftover Silk yarn from Kaalund Various Weights
• A cone of leftover Silk from Kaalund Lace Weight
• A Cone of leftover Wool from Kaalund Lace Weight
• 2 skeins of Touch Lace Yarn in black and Purple
• 1 skein of handpainted linen in Jungle freom Claudia's Hand Painted Yarns
• 1 bead necklace and 1 dragonfly necklace
  

In the mail today I also got a skein of HandMaiden Casbah in Blue, Some Fyberspates scrumptions Lace (silk/merino) in Blackcurrant and some Melosa laceweight in Fantasy.

Can anyone say Stash Enhancement

Stash Multiplier and Volunteering

Ravelry is officially a stash multiplier. Just check out this stash enhancer (well i helped a little) pack of acquired yarns this week. I am looking forward to much knitting with this little bounty.

Ravens, Silk Thread, Silk Ravens, Sea Wool and Casbah colourful stuff.

Other news has seen me volunteer to co-ordinate the next Ravelry Australian Knitting Group swap. I am looking forward to it - a bag theme. We have just boosted the group members to 500, so if we encourage this could be a decent sized group. Lots of anticipation and interest building over christmas with the kick off in January.