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Introducing, Isobel

Jul 10th, 2009 by turtlegirl76

Y’all know that LizardToes makes some of my favorite stitch markers. (Ok, well, ALL of my favorite stitchmarkers) But did you know she also dyes some kick ass yarn? Behold.

Named after one of her little pooches, this yarn is 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon and 80% Merino Wool. Just enough Cashmere to make it some of the softest damn yarn I’ve ever felt.

I mean seriously. I’m wearing it around my neck. Y’all know that when I wear yarn around my neck it means serious bidness.

It also means that it’s very likely to be put on the swift next to be knit up. I’m thinking that these will make a nice pair of Cotty socks.

After fondling Discoknits’ cashmere blend Cottys, I haven’t been able to stop contemplating a pair of my own. I was going to join the KaL on Ravelry to make them out of Socks that Rock, but I think I’ll do the other pattern option instead and make my Cottys from this.

A wise choice don’t you think? This colorway is called “Swimming Lessons” and she’s got it in stock on her website now.

Are y’all sure that cashmere yarn around the neck isn’t considered business casual?

Stumble It!

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26 Comments to “Introducing, Isobel”

1. on 10 Jul 2009 at 7:49 am1Lynda

   That color and that softness….way to o beautiful for socks. Unless you plan on wearing your Glass Slippers that is.

2. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:10 am2DPUTiger

   That looks like a very difficult color to photograph, but it’s really pretty! I just finished a pair of cashmere-blend socks. Enjoy yours!

3. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:28 am3Denise Diaz

   oooh, just went and got me some!

4. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:34 am4bezzie

   Muy bella. I just can’t bring myself to wear cashmere on my feet. A little too decadent. Like blowing my nose with $5 bills you know?

5. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:36 am5Amy

   Thanks for the site link. I may have to get the bamboo stuff. It is pretty and I just got a pattern for my daughter it would be perfect for.

6. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:45 am6Kellie

   Thanks for the plug. You did a great job photographing that color, a previous commenter was correct, it’s a tricky colorway to photograph!

   At least you’re just wearing it around your neck. I threatened to unwind all 10 lbs of it and roll around in it naked when it came in. I’m glad I didn’t because it got even softer and cushier after dyeing. It’s great stuff and I’m about to knit the husband a pair out of it.

7. on 10 Jul 2009 at 9:04 am7evilsciencechick

   I DEMAND LAB TEST PROOF OF CASHMERE CONTENT!!!

8. on 10 Jul 2009 at 9:10 am8vickyd

   Love it! I have been craving a pair of Cashmere blend socks…I really need to check out her site…

9. on 10 Jul 2009 at 9:47 am9mikomiao

   gorgeous yarn and really lovely photos Cristi!

10. on 10 Jul 2009 at 9:55 am10Nancy

    OOooohh! Ahhhhhhh!

    

11. on 10 Jul 2009 at 11:11 am11Roslyn

    Oh, that colour!

12. on 10 Jul 2009 at 11:26 am12carol

    LOVE THAT BLUE!!!!!! and sure, yarn around neck is business casual. Depends on the business…..

13. on 10 Jul 2009 at 11:26 am13Donna

    Gorgeous. The yarn even looks soft in the picture. That color is wonderful, too. Off to check out the website…

14. on 10 Jul 2009 at 11:46 am14Brenda

    Gorgeous turquoise! That will look wonderful in Cotty socks. I have some 10% cashmere sock yarn from Fleece Artist, and I plan to knit a scarf with it, so I don’t see why the skein around the neck wouldn’t work at work.

15. on 10 Jul 2009 at 12:13 pm15Chryse

    Sure, it is business casual. Just say that everyone on the runways of Paris will be wearing yarn as a necklace this season. You are merely ahead of the curve.

    Even through the computer screen that yarn looks super soft.

16. on 10 Jul 2009 at 1:14 pm16Disco

    Great colour for the Cotties. Mine are almost done and I can’t wait to get them on my feet. They would’ve been done already, but I’ve been a crochet fiend since I started that blanket!!!

17. on 10 Jul 2009 at 2:49 pm17Brandy

    That is some beautiful stuff…looks like a swimming pool!

18. on 10 Jul 2009 at 3:30 pm18Jen

    *ahee!* That’s me gasping inward. I am in love. I need that to become a pair of ‘Rick’ socks in that color.

19. on 10 Jul 2009 at 3:37 pm19Nessa

    I just got my first set of lizard toes, I absolutely ADORE them. Seriously they are really really nice stitch markers. I see more of these in my future. Thanks for the recommendation!

20. on 10 Jul 2009 at 8:32 pm20Jane Prater

    Broke my vow not to buy yarn today just to get something cool to test knit your socks. (Shibui) Stop trying to enable me to buy more!

21. on 10 Jul 2009 at 10:45 pm21irishgirlieknits

    Goodness! Be careful…..that 10% of cashmere has been the death of me!! And here you are telling us about more!! I’m trying so hard not to click, but I know I’m going too! And that blue…swoon!! Just love!! Perfect for the Cotty socks I think!

22. on 11 Jul 2009 at 9:28 am22Becca

    Wow! I love that color and the photos are amazing!

23. on 11 Jul 2009 at 11:16 am23weezalana

    Oh my ZOD, that is so pretty and squooshy looking. I wish I could wear cashmere! Wah!

24. on 11 Jul 2009 at 6:51 pm24zonda

    Oooh gorgeous colorway and yes, MCN Cotty’s are wonderful (I got to wear mine on vacation as it was cold!)

25. on 12 Jul 2009 at 8:10 pm25Jadielady

    *drool* Absolutely beautiful. I’m not sure I could bear to put that on my feet!

26. on 13 Jul 2009 at 7:43 pm26penny

    oh just swoon.