I’m holed up in the bedroom today, in the dark, with my laptop dimmed, nursing an awful migraine. I can’t seem to get any real work done, so I thought I’d update the blog.
Hey, remember how I was not going to buy any new yarn for a very long time? Well, I sort of fell off the wagon already:
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Just one skein. One skein of utterly delightful 80% merino, 20% angora handspun yarn from New Hue Handspuns. It came in the mail last week, and I could not stop hugging it, it was just so soft and cuddly. I think I needed a little pick-me-up, too.
Isn’t it pretty? It’s so my colors!
I couldn’t resist, and cast-on for a Wiggle Mitt the very next day. I finished it up on Saturday, before the migraine hit:
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I love it. It is soft, and surprisingly warm, considering how lightweight the yarn is (it’s the angora, I know!). It’s the perfect little something to cheer me up and keep me warm. Now, if I could just finish its partner, that would be perfect.
(to my darling husband: I promise I will finish your sweater soon. I just needed a wee break from the big pile of stockinette!)
whit::knits 
Those colors are gorgeous! Love the finished mitt. Also, I really want to try knitting with an angora blend. Mitts are a great idea to keep your hands warm!
That yarn is beautiful!
Beautiful handspun! Is it merino/alpaca or merino/angora? It’s sure to keep your hands toasty either way!
it is indeed pretty. i love it. and hopefully the migraine is over now. happy knitting.
Your hair looks so red in that first picture!
Anyway, I hear it doesn’t count if you use the yarn you buy right away. That’s my school of thought, at least.
Oh no, I hope you’re feeling better! I love the yarn, the mitt, and that gorgeous color.
Pretty yarn – pretty mitt – hope you’re feeling better by the time you read this :-)
Pretty! I hope you feel better soon.
it’s only one skein, so it doesn’t count! :) i always welcome a break from stockinette as well…
feel better!
Lovely yarn and lovely mitt and don’t be so hard yourself! We all fall off the wagon now and then…
Oof, sorry about the migraine. I’ve only had one, but it was awful. Hope the gorgeous yarn cheered you up!
wow, those are awesome; you’re so fast!
Yeah wiggle mitts! I feel honored that you bent the rules and splurged on my yarn, and happy that I came across your blog. I’m glad it was a fun knit, and thanks again!
Can’t wait to see hubby’s sweater progress.