Good Week

This is going to be a good week I can feel it. A few very good things are happening for my etsy shop. First off I have been dying yarn like crazy. I got my base yarn in on Friday. I am participating in a blog give away later in the month. I will have more details for that later. I am also considering doing a blog giveaway of my own here on Blue Betty.

The best thing and the thing I am most excited about is that I will have some of my hand dyed yarn at a shop in South Philly. I don't want to post too much because I need to work out all the details with the owner, but I am super psyched about this opportunity. I have to thank Nancy my old boss at the yarn shop for introducing me to the owner and good karma for being in Nancy's shop at the right time.

Well I am off to watch the dye pot boil!

P.S

My new base yarn just arrived!!!! Happy days!

Vintage Finds Friday: November

Because I am American, November means that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And what better way to celebrate November than by paying homage to that magnificent and tasty bird, the Turkey.

Ironstone Turkey Tureen

From GoodOldDaysDesigns

Pair of His Majesty Dinnerplates by Johnson Brothers

From WhimbrellasAttic

TURKEY HUNT gift, vintage pitcher with glasses

From JoyandWhimsy

Vintage Bruce Fox Turkey Carving Set - Chrome Steel

From CrystalMistCottages

Thanksgiving Cups and Saucers in His Majesty pattern by Johnson Brothers

From studiotullia

Grandma's Vintage Thanksgiving Lefton Turkey Salt and Pepper Shakers

From JaysTreasures

Gift Knitting

It's barely into November, Thanksgiving is still a few weeks out, and its not even close to Christmas yet, but it is "that" time of year and with "that" time of year comes the rush to knit Presents for most of my close friends and family. Along with this race to finish knitted goods also comes the strong desire of knitting for myself. (Also at this time of year try to convince Simon that he would like an knitted item.)

So my question to knitters, crocheters, or any crafter out there is what do you make for your loved ones?

What patterns do you use? Who do you knit for? Do you pick one person to knit and epic project for or try to churn out a bunch of smaller projects for all your love ones?

P.S. I still haven't decided who or what I am knitting.

Waiting

I have ordered more base yarn and must now do what I hate, wait. I want my base yarn now!!!!

While I am waiting we are painting the apartment, well the kitchen for now, and by we I mean Simon is painting the kitchen. I would just be in the way, which is partially true.

Off to work on socks, I am on a sock knitting binge. I've already completed two pairs in about a week and a half.

P.S. Not too much time left on this weeks promotion! Buy a hank of Alpaca Silk get a free copy of Fall of the Leaf Fingerless Mitts!

Brrrrr

It is cold, too cold for my liking, but I better get use to it because it is going to get colder. As of right now toes are ice. It's 43F out right now which compared to what the temp will be in December isn't even that cold. There are a few things that make me feel better about said cold.
A.) I have gone on a sock knitting binge. I have completed two pairs in one week.
B.) I can wear my cashmere sweaters and be toasty. ( I love sweater weather....well....I love that I can wear sweaters)
C.) It is 35 degrees in Upstate NY and there are predictions for snow fall. I am glad I am not up there right now...although I will be there at the end of the month. It will be even colder and might have snow on the ground.

Fall Promotion

Today starts off my fall promotion in my Etsy Shop. When you purchase a hank of Alpaca Silk Hand dyed yarn you will receive a free copy of the Fall of the Leaf Fingerless mitts. This pattern is great for a quick knit gift and the yarn is scrumptiously soft and silky against the skin. The lace in the mitt pattern is great for semi solids and easy to remember once you get into the swing of things.

This promotion starts today and goes to November 5th.