My Haida arrived yesterday, and I had to immediately ball a skein up. It is so smooth and the colors so subtle---it's going to be a lovely cardigan with the Habu charcoal wool-linen. The colors shift from black to blue to black again, with a slight silver sheen. Again, lovely.

I bought my needle today, but I still must wait for my Habu Textiles order. Will it be here tomorrow?

Waiting for the mail to come, and my cotton gima and my Blue Moon Fiber Arts "Haida" to arrive. I'm reminded of Christmas, birthdays, and other times of anticipation. My stomach is fluttering, my palms are slightly damp, and I can't stop looking out the window.

Good News!

My Setsuko Torii book, Hand Knit Works, has shipped from YesAsia, and should be here within the next two weeks. I've wanted this book since I first laid eyes on it at a knitting Meetup, and I'm thrilled that it'll soon be in my hands.

A migraine has made knitting slow over the past couple of days, so little progress there. My silk/stainless steel jacket continues to be a source of real joy, regardless.

Habu Kit 24

I'm day five into my Silk/Stainless Steel Jacket (otherwise known as the Sooper Speshul Jacket), and I love it. Since switching to the bamboo Addi Naturas from the metal Turbos, I've picked up considerable speed, since I'm no longer afraid of slippage. The knitted-up product has a "crispy" texture, but isn't that scratchy. It reminds me somewhat of a heavy tulle. 

Here's a pic of my efforts, only 35 rows in on the back section. I have twice that finished now.