Qing Fibres is back at SSYC!

I'm so happy to share that we have a huge, amazing new batch of Qing Fibres of London!

Layla Qing is the color mastermind behind this collection. I'm super pleased that, after two years, we have more for you (and me...). Right now, I have Sock back up on the website, and by early next week I should also have Donegal (tweed sock), Singles and Super Soft Sock (merino/cashmere/nylon) all up on the website too. It will likely trickle up on the website as I have time over the next few days, perhaps not until Tuesday, as the shop is open and I'll be busy with that tomorrow, and Sunday is Mother's Day. I'll be relaxing in bed and then brunching I think!

Above is Blackhare, and below is Cuttlefish. Two colors we've had at least five times and I always order double because they are quite popular.

Below are Sleepless and Icicle, both new colors that I adore. I ordered a few dozen new colors because I just couldn't resist.

And in other imports-that-are-taking-four-months news, our shipment of the Opal Van Gogh Collection reached NY Customs a couple weeks ago and was finally released today. It will be picked up on Monday and then make its way to Indiana. I'm unsure of the timeline it will take, as all freight companies and depots are understaffed, but I'm hopeful that in two weeks time we will be shipping out all the preorders and putting yarn up on the website for those who didn't get to preorder. And I'll be knitting it myself. Like immediately.

While I'm typing this, I'm sitting in a local coffee shop and sitting next to me is a delightful knitter who is making a cotton baby hoodie for her friend who is very knitworthy. I adore knitters, don't you? I'm thinking I should get my knitting out at least for a moment everywhere I am so that I meet awesome people - knitters always find each other. Maybe I"ll try it next week. Want to try it with me?

Comments

[Natalie]

yes I do!! I met my dear friend Jan because we were school nurses and she brought her knitting to a meeting and voila- instant friends. I LOVE knitters.

[Donna]

Not only do you meet other knitters when you knit in public, you also bring out fond memories in others you encounter. One time I was on the Chicago Green Line el, knitting a sock. Three young men got on. They looked very much like gang bangers - pants below their butts, head scarves, & scowls. One sat next to me, one sat across the aisle, & the 3rd stood in between. I could feel them surreptitiously watching me. Finally, they had to say something & one asked if I was knitting. I answered affirmatively & said I was knitting a sock. Then the young man sitting next to me said that, when he was little, his grandma knit sweaters for him & another said his grandma crocheted a baby blanket for him. It was a sweet interaction & really reinforced that old axiom that you can’t judge a book by its cover.