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September 17, 2004
Move over Manos
All the wonderful rumors you have heard about the Serendipity in South America ebay seller are true.
And if you haven't heard them, you need to start listening to rumors.
Today I received three gorgeous skeins of merino in a colorway called Peachtree.
The picture is a bit dark. Really this is a pale olive and a bright, pale peach. It is basically hands down the softest wool I've ever felt.
It is destined for greatness, although I know not what. I have 650 yards. I am thinking some sort of wrap/shawl. I am dubious of ponchos, because of their high trendiness factor. I need to love this yarn forever.
Lately I've had a thing for olive green. There's this yarn, the Dance yarn, and also my new bookbag, which is olive stitched and lined with Barbie pink. I've also recently discovered one of my favorite color combinations, deep dark olive and deep raspberry. MMMmmm. I love olives.
You can see more of the wonderyarn at handpaintedyarn.com
Did I mention this stuff is actually rather affordable? Much moreso than Manos and other handpainted yarns.
Posted by Betsy at September 17, 2004 02:22 AM
Comments
Just saw that ChicKnits hearts you! I was looking at serendipity on eBay just the other day and was wondering about the scratchiness factor... I think you sealed the deal. Now I just have to choose a color. They are all beautiful.
Posted by: Veronique at September 17, 2004 12:09 PM
Ooh, lovely yarn! See you Sunday - in the morning I'll be at a pirate-themed birthday party as it'll be Talk Like a Pirate Day. Will we have to stitch like pirates too?
--Katie
Posted by: Katie at September 17, 2004 03:55 PM
I love Serendipity! I've gotten some great stuff from them. I was leery at first because it looked like such delicious yarn and was also a great price. Naturally I assumed there must be something wrong with it, but it really is gorgeous stuff. The peach and olive combo is terrific!
Posted by: Debbie at September 17, 2004 04:48 PM
i JUST purchased yarn from serendipity today! i'm using it for the clapotis scarf from knitty. i'm so glad to hear that it really is soft. now i can't wait!
Posted by: rachel m at September 17, 2004 07:59 PM
Oh wow, thank you for the link. I haven't heard of the seller before but the yarn you received is beautiful :).
Posted by: Jen at September 18, 2004 11:19 PM
Greetings from your RAOK neighbor! Serendipity is indeed fabulous. I've ordered from them before and agree that the price and quality beat out anything Manos has to offer. I'm loving all the new yarns they've been putting out lately.
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