You know that feeling when you’ve spent so much time knitting for other people that when you finally begin knitting for yourself, it’s a whole new experience?  After a month of knitting (slowly) for others, I finally got to begin a project for me!  At Sheep & Wool I bought several beautiful skeins of Three Irish Girls from our booth (yes I know I worked at the booth but the yarn was so lovely I couldn’t help myself!).  This skein of Ian was destined to become a sweater for the little one soon to be entering my life and I was able to get on the needles two weeks ago.  I just love the way the variegated colorway is knitting up.  As you all know, it’s hard to tell what it will look like on the needles but this is fantastic:

What looks to be like a pale green in the picture is actually a bright lime and chances are the sleeves to this will be that same color in a yarn TBD.  The pattern is a modified version of a pullover from Kristen Rengren’s Vintage Baby Knits.  This pattern, albeit modified, has a simplicity that allows the yarns’ colorway to shine through.  I’m so happy with how it’s turning out!

The good news for you: we have several signed copies of Vintage Baby Knits and several skeins of Three Irish Girls that didn’t find a home at Sheep & Wool all at the shop.  Stop by soon to check them both out!

I’m so excited to be introducing our next featured designer, Kate Chiocchio of Dragonfly Fibers!  Kate shares with us: 

Now we know where the intensity of Kate’s colors come from!  Her coloways are truly inspiring - take a look!

And now my favorite picture that makes me want to not only watch Kate work but also give it a try myself.

Feel like petting and, hopefully, using Dragonfly Fibers - it’ll be out at the shop and of course at Sheep and Wool in 15 days!

Hello. Let me introduce you to another Indie Artist whos goods you will find in the shop!

Roxanne has been cooking up some super nice yarn in a variety of bases. Here is a taste:

Hello. Emily you have been randomly selected and have won a gift certificate to Three Irish Girls!!! Congratulations. Please email me and I will get you in contact with Sharon.

Now onto our next Artist! Earth Yarn. Not only is Jen an awesome artist she is also a new mommy again! Congratulations Jen.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the beginning of another contest. Start thinking about what your favorite thing about Maryland Sheep and Wool is.

Until Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival!!! Don’t forget about the contest! It ends soon and someone will get a $20 gift certificate to Three Irish Girls.

Today I would like to introduce you to Shelby from Shelby’s Designs!

“I’m a mother of 2, scientist by day and fiber-a-holic.  I take most of my inspiration from the magical world of Harry Potter, and create colorways after different people, places, and magical items found in the books.  I plan on sending mostly sock yarn, but some worsted weight as well.  Most of my colorways are variegated and usually involve bright or odd color combinations.  I have so much fun dyeing, and wish I had more time to do it!”

Now onto what you are really looking for: YARN PICTURES

Thank you all for coming to the Anniversary Sale yesterday! It was fun.

See you at the shop soon;

Jolene

Hello! Only 30 more days to wait until Maryland Sheep and Wool. Cloverhill will be in the Main Building on the right hand side as you walk in. Come and see us!

Let me introduce you to another Independent Artist that will have goods at the booth: Lavender Sheep!

Here is a little about Yvonne:

“I was born in the Columbia Gorge and I have spent most of my life in and around its beauty. I am constantly inspired by the bright and beautiful colors around me. I love to experiment to see if I can capture the beauty I see whether it is found in a mountain sunset or a California Poppy. ”