08/03/2013

New Yarn!

Vinnis, Oh my dear Vinnis. 


Hello!  I am on my way to the yarn shop to buy something that I haven't hooked in before, but I have looked at it, drooled over it, hugged it, snuggled my face in it - and just stopped short from giving it a lick as it looks that good!  It is a 100% bamboo, hand dyed yarn described as a "luxurious yarn with a rich shiny lustre" - Vinnis Serina.  It is so soft and the colours are amazing. I am mixing the Bamboo with Vinnis Nikkim 100% cotton in a hoooky project even still unknown to myself, but most probably something modern and simple so that the texture and colours will speak for itself. I have already bought the cotton earlier this week after I was inspired by the colours in a scarf I love to wear. And then I looked at pieces of my own jewelry and knew what colours I was most definitely keen on wearing - muted shades of grey, green, charcoal and duck egg blue (apart from the obligatory white and black with a splash of orange just for fun in my accessories).


This is the scarf



My recycled Coke bottle glass beads from Ghana!



A neck piece made from bead finds in Singapore by a talented British Expat friend


And lastly but not least a lovely necklace I picked up just yesterday from a shop in South Africa.  It is hooked, beaded and sewed.


I will let my mind wonder and will come up with a plan soon - the wondering will of course take place whilst hooking and finishing the throw inspired by my colourful beaded bangles and designed on the Ipad. I almost never stock up on yarn, but I couldn't ignore the urge this time. Have a great weekend!  
Cheers!
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10 comments:

  1. Unknown8 March 2013 at 13:51

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  2. Studio 92 designs9 March 2013 at 14:20

    Gorgeous colors of yarn. Can't wait to see what you'll be making using this yarn. Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog.

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  3. Anonymous9 March 2013 at 14:55

    I also love these colours! =)
    I'm soon gonna start a rug in green-mint-turquoise-shades (in zpagetti). Looking forward to seeing what you will make of your yarn! =)

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    1. Pigtails9 March 2013 at 21:28

      Oooo I am itching to hook with zpagetti as well but would have to order online or cut my own! These colours would look awesone in zpagetti!

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  4. Stel9 March 2013 at 18:17

    I found the Serina quite thinner that the Nikkim, but it would work lovely for a scarf or light throw, as it is so soft. Beautiful colours.

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    1. Pigtails9 March 2013 at 21:25

      It is much thinner, but I am thinking of using a much bigger hook than I would normally use for both yarns to get this type of effect http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/luvri/item/sophiedigard_0028/ or http://www.toast.co.uk/product/6QCC8/CROCHET+THROW.htm?cmpid=LinkShare or http://pinterest.com/pin/147915168981521699/ Hopefully I will get the effect but might have to do a few trial runs first eeeek.

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  5. Estella9 March 2013 at 18:47

    Hi Pigtails,

    Thanks for your kind words on my blog.
    I like your work too, and your blog!
    What are Coke bottle recycled glass beads from Ghana?
    They are also gorgeous!

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    1. Pigtails9 March 2013 at 21:08

      Hi Estella, resources are often limited in Africa and Africans are therefor masters at recycling items for craft and arts. Take a look at this article http://www.thebeadchest.com/Eco_Friendly_Beads_a/252.htm The white beads are made from recycled coke bottles, the brown beads from beer bottles etc. Cheers!

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  6. Vera19 March 2013 at 00:10

    Thanks for the comment. I love your blog also...I will for sure read it in the future.

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