Autumn Arbor...........

Oh my ...... Anne has done it again....another stunning shawl!

Almost a year ago, Anne started telling me about a design that she had been contemplating for some time, but could not seem to find the right yarn or pattern that would compliment the design.

As we chatted about it and I saw pictures of her first samples, I started seeing colors that I thought would compliment the design.  Colors with rich depth to give life to the design.  Whereas Anne is always seeing the patterns in things, I see the colors, which of course makes for a fun collaboration.

Anne released her pattern today and I have opened up the shop to accept pre~orders for the kits in the 2 different colorways (seen on Anne's blog).  It's always fun to work with Anne and humbling to see what she does with my yarn!

In preparation for re-opening the shop in October with hopefully a new design and a real shopping cart, I have brought in some new yarns and rovings to try.

I am currently test knitting this beautiful blend of fingering weight merino and bamboo and I LOVE it.  The bamboo has the shine of silk and the merino gives it just the right amount of softness and bounce.

Even though it is insanely busy here this week, I feel like a little kid who has been allowed to play in the toy store.  It is such a treat to love what you do for work, isn't it?

Comments

[Danielle]

Wow, what a great collaboration!

[Ronni]

Thanks for opening the shop up for that! I'm grateful. I love the look of your merino/bamboo too. Very pretty.

[anne]

oh kim, how cool!! thank you for telling such a great story to go with the stole photo . . . i is wonderful to work with you, too!
(ps: the copper stick pin is one i purchased at rhinebeck a few years ago and unfortunately cannot remember the vendor now!)

[Wool Winder]

You two make a great team!

[alison]

Simply lovely.

[Debbie]

Your new yarn is beautiful! Anne's shawl is stunning, as always.

[Sandy]

Can't wait to see more of the new merino/bamboo blend. Your colors are always great.

[cheryl]

THAT SHAWL...

is so stunning! And those colors!! Sigh... I am so very tempted. But alas!! My queue grow-eth ever longer and my time ever shorter.

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

Your collaborations with Anne are always stunning!

[tiennie]

That shawl is beautiful and so is your test knitting!

[stacey]

Sheesh you two girls are genious! I love the new shawl and the colorways, stunners!! I can't wait til October 5th - you have some new rovings I want to try;)

[Manise]

You guys have done it again. Nice! I want the Perl Grey seahorse brooch she used with the other sample. Looking forward to the new shop design etc...

[Chris]

An excellent collaboration!

[Judy]

The combination of your yarn and Anne's pattern is beautiful. Great job. Good luck next week at the fair.

[Teyani]

oh my - what a glorious shawl. and I would say: that winning duo of Anne and Kim have done it again!

love that new merino-bamboo as well. Can't wait to peruse the 'new' shop.

[Carole]

I'm really excited for the new shop opening!

[Lorraine]

Kim- I always tell my kids, do what you love and the rest will follow.

That color and pattern are incredible.

[margene]

I can't wait to see what you have in your shop!

[Marcia]

Niiiiice! (Can we have more info on that neat shawl pin, please, please?)