Well, like I said, I am running rather behind with my blog posting and I have loads of pictures just waiting to be let lose.
So guess what happened a few weeks ago?
Yes, it was the Liberty sale. I love Libertys (obviously) and I love a sale. The Liberty sale is just heavenly.
Here's what I got. (oh, and yes it is rather a lot. and yes I am meant to be on a bit of restricted spending spree but hey, you're all my friends, right? So you understand...).
Full points to anyone who spotted that it is Jaeger Chamonix. The colours don't show particularly well and there are a lot more balls than the 3 on the picture. The colours should be a dark mossy green, a stone colour and a very light cream. I basically have enough to make this:
I loved this pattern when I first saw it but was very confused when I realised that what looks white on the picture is actually yellow. But a little clever substituting and I think that I have the makings of a sweater that I will love.
And then I just couldn't resist this:
I just fell in love with the colour. I tried not to. I pointed out to myself that I wasn't a huge tweed fan. That it was 4ply and I have a huge amount of 4ply in my stash. But I didn't stand a chance.
Especially when I 'accidentily' opened the Rowan Vintage Style book and saw this pattern.
She's called Joy. But the book says that she looks like she comes out of Amelie and I have obvious affiliations with that film so I took it to be a sign. I admit that twisting my arm is not hard.
Finally (well not quite but nearly) I bought some blue Chamonix for Hampstead.
Well it's called Hampstead. And I live in Hampstead. And the Chamonix was in the prettiest slate blue colour than I just had to have it.
A few more alphabet letters, I really want to be able to show you the blanket but I feel as though I have to go through the letters first. It's just like countdown!
Gimme a G!
And then an F!
And finally the E!
One last blanket update and then I promise that I shall lay it to rest!
wow I have to say you are so talented - what beautiful work - and where did you find the pattern for this blanket - I have to make one
Posted by: Ines at August 29, 2005 01:57 PMGreat haul! I like Joy as well; lately I've been figuring out what projects to knit that would actually look *good* on me, as opposed to what looks good on the model. Joy definitely makes the cut. I think you and I have the same taste in designs, Amelia.
Posted by: MJ at August 20, 2005 01:08 AMLove the Liberty's photo! Please take more! How about one of the wool section for us folks from across the pond. :)
Posted by: Valerie at August 12, 2005 09:18 PMThis is my first visit to your blog - great site! Your stash enhancements are fabulous - I love Joy from Vintage Knits. The approx. 5500 beads mentioned in the pattern scared me off for the moment but I love it enough to brave them one of these days.
Posted by: Vicki at August 12, 2005 04:33 PMI have Yorkshire tweed stashed for Joy too... are you beading or not?
Posted by: P at August 11, 2005 08:19 PMwow that is some mighty fine stashing you've been doing!! so pretty!!
Posted by: carolyn at August 10, 2005 07:15 PMGreat choices! You have great taste.
This is my first posting, but I read your site often. We have similar tastes, so I like to see all the lovely things you make.
I'm planning to start a blog soon (just finished my Master's, have time now), and yours will be an inspiration.
Great yarn acquisitions!
But Lucy wants to know if there are any plans for kitten acquisition. HMMMMM???
Posted by: Wendy at August 10, 2005 12:21 PMAll three designs look wonderful, especially if the yarn's on sale! Which will you do first?
Posted by: Mary at August 10, 2005 10:55 AMI had a sweater bought from M&S exactly like Hampstead. It's a real favourite of mine and not looking as good as it used to. Now I know how to replace it!
Posted by: Tracy at August 10, 2005 10:36 AMGFE! GFE!
mmmm, liberty sale! my fave is the vintage style cardi. luverly!
Posted by: kris at August 10, 2005 09:02 AMSale at Liberty...Heaven. I am trying to rangle a trip to the January sales. It's not really a bargain when you figure in the airfare. But the fun? Priceless.
Love the yarn and the patterns are great. The blanket is wonderful. He's a lucky little fellow.
Posted by: Shirra at August 10, 2005 04:42 AMWhat great bargains, and I love all three of those designs. It's annoying when the photos don't show the real colours. Same happened to me with a design in the vintage rowan mag, ended up going with alternative colours.
Dawn
Posted by: dawn at August 10, 2005 12:22 AMEnjoy knitting with the Chamonix - one of my favourite yarns - once it has stopped shedding!! I think Hampstead was my favourite from what was in my opinion the best Jaeger pattern book
Posted by: Yvonne at August 9, 2005 10:57 PMWho can resist a sale when it is on your doorstep?... I love all the designs you've picked up and am looking forward to seeing one of them on your needles very soon.
Posted by: francoise at August 9, 2005 09:34 PM