I had written a primer on shopping for yarn at the sheep and wool festival in Rhinebeck, NY where I included a partial list of yarns that I am looking to get. Here is my full list. Keep in my, my success rate is about 50% so when I come home, I will likely be toting only 1/2 of what I intend to buy.
- A sweater for my father in law, worsted weight, in blue color, 8 skeins, probably from Wild Apple Hill Farm, from Hudson, NY. They have an incredible selection of color. The yarn is tough, but when I accidentally washed a pocket, it became soft and felted beautifully. I have written this step into the pattern directions I am developing for this sweater.
- Socks for my kids, fingering or even better sport weight, 2-3 skeins, bright colors.
- Additional yarn for my daughter’s blanket, Brooks Farm, Solana (I bought 3 skeins two years ago, 2 skeins last year which were accidentally the wrong yarn), 3 skeins, matching color. I will bring the blanket to make sure I don’t make a mistake again.
- 2 extra skeins of the cream, undyed yarn from the Massachusetts dealer on the top floor of the split barn, for a vest or sweater for myself.
- A light sport weight yarn, preferably wool blend, for a spring fall beret for me, in blue color.
- Sport or fingering weight wool for gloves for me, two skeins, grey or similar, color
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Vest with a small ruffle at the bottom Vest yarn for my daughter, fingering weight, preferably with sparkles, 3 large skeins, purple, pink or blue hues; The last vest I made from Space Cadet Yarns, which has a little bit of sparkle. They are not coming this year, but I really hope that I can find something similar (or I will have to order online).
- Single strand blue/green yarn for a light spring/summer hat and scarf for my daughters, 2-3 skeins
- Cotton blend for a dress pattern for my daughters (unlikely to find this at the sheep and wool, but will look); 4.25/inch
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Lattice Pie Hat made from Good Kharma Yarn’s worsted weight Thin vest yarn for my dad – preferably green colors, sport or thinner. Preferably a wool blend.
- 3-5 skeins of Good Karma Yarn, preferably in pink for my Lattice Pie hat and scarf patterns.
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Thin hat for a child to wear in the spring or fall Fingering (8sts/inch) yarn, 2 skeins, solid color, for the Squared Away hat I have been developing.
- Fingering weight, 3 skeins, in red and white/cream solid colors, for the Cupcake Hat I have been developing
