Sneaky sneaky!

My peeps snuck into the studio over the weekend.

I guess it probably wasn't very hard for them -- I wasn't there, and they have keys. So in reality, they probably barged in, turned on all the lights, cranked the music up, drank some coffee, and yelled at each other. I was none the wiser.

Until I arrived in the stillness of an early Monday morning and saw this:

The studio was decorated for my birthday, complete with banners and balloons and confetti:

And before you get too Judgy McJudgerson about by floors, let me remind you that they are almost 110 years old, and that I happen to like them.

My desk and computer were completely covered in banners and candy and notes:

When everyone arrived, I found that they had made one of my favorite desserts (tiramisu), bought gifts, and planned to have my husband arrive at the appointed time so we could all go out to lunch at my favorite Japanese restaurant.

The mail also brought gifts: a book from a friend in Norway (how did you know I love art books?), hand knit socks, cards, and my gift to myself: a pair of Signature Needle Arts circulars. I am itching to try them.

I think 59 will agree with me just fine.

*ALL SOLD OUT* Carpe Yarnem Stocking! *THANK YOU!*

Welcome to:

All of the colorways you see here are one of a kind and not reproducible. I didn't write down the recipe, which means that you must seize them now if you think you might want them.

Rule #1: Play nicely and play fairly. Don't make me turn these stockings around!

Rule #2: Be nice. Be fair.

Rule #3: Niceness and fairness are important.

Rule #4: Nicety and fairety will get you many places in life.

To buy any of the skeins listed, click on the buy it now button and click through to pay. Once they're gone, they're gone!

*SOLD OUT* Riverbed: Deep spruce, pine, grey, brown, and indigo. I'd love to see this as a hat. One skein of Galenas Merino available.

*SOLD OUT* Wind in the Willows: black, espresso, chocolate, and mocha browns were brushed onto one skein of McClellan Fingering.

*SOLD OUT* Pollock: reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock painting, this totally eye-catching colorway is a blend of deep blue, red, lime green, peach, and purple.  One skein of Springvale is available.

*SOLD OUT* Creekside: chocolate brown, royal blue, sky blue, Delft blue, and spots of white. Two skeins of Lindon are available.

*SOLD OUT* Crush: garnet, cherry, wine, chestnut, and spots of black are kettle dyed together for a totally striking colorway. Two skeins of Galenas Merino are available.

*SOLD OUT* Tempest: brown, grey, black, blue, and purple make up a perfect storm. One skein of Springvale is available.

*SOLD OUT* Pepperberry: this was created with a variety of dyeing techniques, including handpainting, kettle dyeing, and frosting. Two skeins of Springvale, three skeins of Adorn, and one skein of Springvale DK are available. Deep pink, peach, teal green, purple, brown and black. Yum.

*SOLD OUT* Reykjavik: one skein of Wexford available. Icy purple-greys and turquoise blues have been handpainted and kettle dyed together.

*SOLD OUT* Precious Metals: Lush and evocative of platinum, silver, bronze, copper, and gold -- Precious Metals is kettle dyed on two skeins of Wexford Merino Silk.

*SOLD OUT* Knoll: Woodsy, natural, and compelling -- Knoll takes earthy to a new level. Kettle dyed on one skein of Kells Sport.

*SOLD OUT* Cedar Grove: This colorway reminds me of the Pacific Northwest. Cedar green, misty olives, and lighter green-golds are present in this handpainted and kettle dyed colorway. One skein of Springvale is available.

*SOLD OUT* Brown Sugar: A stunning Frosted Solid -- warm taupe, mocha, and golden brown. Three skeins of Wexford Merino Silk are available.

*SOLD OUT* Old World:  Beautiful, aged shades of winter wheat, coral pink, jade green, and dusty heather. One skein of Carys BFL is available.

*SOLD OUT* Manly -- we've heard your pleas, and now here's your chance for a new masculine colorway. Brown. Black. Blue. Grey. Green. Even the subtle touches of purple are manly. Two skeins of Lindon Merino are available.

*SOLD OUT* Stained Glass: More than a dozen colors are layered on each skein, but the effect looks like the refracted light of a stained glass window.  Every skein is different, and there are two skeins of Adorn and one skein of Kells available.

*SOLD OUT* Noveau -- This is a large eight ounce skein with 1650 yards, dyed in the Noveau colorway. I used a special technique when dyeing this to make sure you would not experience any pooling when knitting your lace project. This new lace yarn is a test project for us, so we hope you'll give us some feedback after knitting with it. It's a superfine, two-ply, 100% merino with a very delicate halo. Purples and pinks have a touch of red and black, and will make a bewitching shawl.

*SOLD OUT* Elixir: The splatter effect used on Elixir will make sure your socks have a one of a kind look. Red, bright blue-greens, and blacks are the predominant colors. Two skeins of Adorn Sock are available.

*SOLD OUT* Gracie: What a sweetheart this colorway is. Gentle mint, lavender, mocha, and butter. One skein on Galenas and one skein on Elenya are available.

*SOLD OUT* Orchard: Oh dear, I'm afraid I really love this one. Deep greens, subtle browns, reds, and yellows, just like a real orchard. Three skeins of Wexford are available.

*final preview* for thursday's carpe yarnem stocking

These will all be available here on the blog beginning at 3:00 pm Central Time.

Orchard: Oh dear, I'm afraid I really love this one. Deep greens, subtle browns, reds, and yellows, just like a real orchard. Three skeins of Wexford are available.

Gracie: What a sweetheart this colorway is. Gentle mint, lavender, mocha, and butter. One skein on Galenas and one skein on Elenya are available.

Elixir: The splatter effect used on Elixir will make sure your socks have a one of a kind look. Red, bright blue-greens, and blacks are the predominant colors. Two skeins of Adorn Sock are available.

And last, but not least, a brand new lace yarn. This is a large eight ounce skein with 1650 yards, dyed in the Noveau colorway. I used a special technique when dyeing this to make sure you would not experience any pooling when knitting your lace project. This new lace yarn is a test project for us, so we hope you'll give us some feedback after knitting with it. It's a superfine, two-ply, 100% merino with a very delicate halo. Purples and pinks have a touch of red and black, and will make a bewitching shawl.

See you at 3:00! Thank you!

*part 4* previews for thursday's carpe yarnem stocking!

There will be one more set of previews after this one -- keep checking back. All yarns will be available at 3:00 pm Central Time.

Riverbed: Deep spruce, pine, grey, brown, and indigo. I'd love to see this as a hat. One skein of Galenas Merino available.

Stained Glass: More than a dozen colors are layered on each skein, but the effect looks like the refracted light of a stained glass window.  Every skein is different, and there are two skeins of Adorn and one skein of Kells available.

Manly -- we've heard your pleas, and now here's your chance for a new masculine colorway. Brown. Black. Blue. Grey. Green. Even the subtle touches of purple are manly. Two skeins of Lindon Merino are available.

Scroll down for more previews in the post below!

*part 3* previews for Thursday's Carpe Yarnem stocking

These will all be available today at 3:00 pm Central Time. More to come, keep checking back!

Old World:  Beautiful, aged shades of winter wheat, coral pink, jade green, and dusty heather. One skein of Carys BFL is available.

Brown Sugar: A stunning Frosted Solid -- warm taupe, mocha, and golden brown. Three skeins of Wexford Merino Silk are available.

Cedar Grove: This colorway reminds me of the Pacific Northwest. Cedar green, misty olives, and lighter green-golds are present in this handpainted and kettle dyed colorway. One skein of Springvale is available.

Knoll: Woodsy, natural, and compelling -- Knoll takes earthy to a new level. Kettle dyed on one skein of Kells Sport.

Precious Metals: Lush and evocative of platinum, silver, bronze, copper, and gold -- Precious Metals is kettle dyed on two skeins of Wexford Merino Silk.

More in the post below -- scroll down!