that things always get so crazy right when the busy season gets rolling? Between major house construction and preparation for our short move to the NYC area, nothing is really getting done! I've cranked down this week and have been tying up loose ends, left and right, but still haven't had much opportunity to create anything new for the shop. I'm finishing up a pair of cashmere socks, right now, so that I can ship immediately, if they're purchased. I also plan on starting (and hopefully finishing!) a sweater panel and starting (and hopefully finishing!) a pair of tabi in a lovely variegated wool. Then, if I have any time, I may make some stuff for ME! Ya know, since I'll be in a place that gets snow this year. And I just realized...I'm going to have pack up some of my stash for immediate use, so my MIL isn't constantly mailing me stuff. :) It's a good thing I've been spending a lot of time working down my stash. I'll probably be able to take all of my working stuff, plus a good chunk of my play stuff.
The past few weeks have been very busy for us. Between some major home improvements, getting ready for a move 1200 miles away, custom orders, and every day life, it's been enough to make me scream, at times. :)
Instead of really slamming on my shop, like I should be doing, I've been working on projects for myself. I've been fixing up my husband's winter sock drawer, knitting him some cuddly hats and gloves, and making a few cozy winter things for me. I've also started working on gifts for the holidays, again.
I'll have to take some pictures, but I don't feel as bad about neglecting the shop when I have such delicious knitwear for myself!
While looking for my next project, I ran across six balls of a wool-acrylic blend yarn. I vaguely recall receiving it a few years ago from my mother-in-law, and it's been stuck in one of my stash boxes since then, awaiting a project.
I did some experimenting with it, knit a couple of swatches, and found that it actually had a pretty hand and excellent memory. Both of those qualities made me automatically assume that it'd knit up into nice socks, and indeed it did! I'm actually pretty impressed and listed the pair in my shop.
They're a bit less, price-wise, than my 100% natural fiber socks, which is probably a good thing. They're also easier care than most of my current listings, and I hope both appeal to people who've been put off before.
I have two more colors that need to be used up, and I hope to get to them in the next week or two. It's great to see my item count climbing! Of course, it'd be nice to have to work my butt off to keep things stocked, but I might actually reach my goal of 50 items by the holiday shopping season.
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