More normalcy and yarn

How's that for a title? Ha! Well it's true. Things feel more normal here than usual, which is odd because we haven't really changed how we are doing things in our family. My kids are still being educated by me and Terry at home (YIKES for their future!), the shop is still closed to the public, we aren't venturing out any more as a family (definitely not comfortable with that), and nothing has really changed since last week. But it feels different this week. I think it's because the weather is finally better, at least it has been for two whole days in a row. Yesterday we went hiking and today I took a morning walk. I even planted some zinnias today. And I touched up my gray roots. All in all, a much improved week. How are you feeling this week? Is your state starting to "open up" like Indiana?

I have some new colors of Colossal Sock in the Sale Section for you today, as our straggling boxes finally arrived. I do hope we can get more of this soon, but because mills are shut down or working at half-or-less capacity, the amount of yarn we're able to get is slowing. Thankfully, we already had over 16 tons of yarn in stock. But there's no telling what's going to happen in the coming months.

I was also able to get a small batch of Twist Light sock yarn from Madelinetosh. They are out of this base yarn now, and because that mill is closed it could be awhile before we can get more. It's a wonderful superwash merino with nylon, which is rare for Tosh since they focus on natural fibers. I even have some of The Wildlings in two different dye lots (light and dark shown below). This is a discontinued color, so it's the last you'll see of it.

Also retired is TexasBama, which is sad because it's one of my all time faves. I knit this Sockhead Cowl out of it when it first was released a couple years ago.

Also consider a speckled color like this Holi Festival for a Zigzagular Sock. It's a really fun combo.

*Just a reminder that I'm committed to blogging nearly every day during this time (instead of the typical 2-3 times a week) to connect with others. Please do comment and share with me here if you like! You'll see the typical yarn updates and shop tidbits, but likely also a bit more family and personal stuff.

Comments

[Jessica]

Yes, Ohio is opening up retail, restaurants, salons and all that.

I'm 40 and have a few grays popping up (probably more the past few months), but I don't care too much. I'm strawberry blonde, so the grays look kind of weird.

I went to the thrift store yesterday... our libraries have no plans to reopen, so I was looking for books. I don't like eReaders. We have a few... I actually gave mine to my 13 year old. I like a regular book.

The nice weather has helped. It's been beautiful here in Columbus. I got out for a few walks. I've been leaving can/box items at blessings boxes in the area. I've been rotating our food and dropping off what we won't eat by the expiration date. Hoping it helps others.

[Sue Boisvert]

Florida is getting ready for Pass 2. Not sure I am ready to eat in at a restaurant but I am loving the beach. And looking forward to Mad Tosh uncicorn tails - hooray!!!