Oh knitting goddess I bow before thee, needles and stitch markers in hand to show thanks for your bounty. I cast aside my fear of dropped stitches as I walk beside thee. You give me the strength to conquer bobbles and picots with grace.
Okay fiberistas, go to www.habutextiles.com. I'll give you a moment of silence to take that in. I had heard of Habu before and seen some of their tamer yarns used in patterns. I knew they were a Japanese company that had some exotic fiber stuff. But who knew that this little walk off the beaten yarn path could change my fiber life forever? I had no idea that I would find yarns made of 100% pine fiber, various papers, copper, stainless steel, as well as luscious tussah silk, handspuns, and alpacaahhhhhhh. This was almost too much for me to withstand. Mind you, when I first opened the page I was also working on a pint of Ben & Jerry's and became almost delusional with sensory overload.
As if the amazing textiles and fibers here are not enough I checked out the kits. They may not be everyone's cup of couture tea, but they are edgy and vibrant. They are organic and reminded me of the first few times I decided I would just dive in and knit a sweater. I didn't know what I was doing or what would really happen so I just kind of fitted things against myself as I went along. I didn't end up with a Missoni masterpiece but I got some really freeform expressive things out of that. And it was liberating even though I didn't know it at the time as I basically was just avoiding reading all the "learning to knit" directions. Anyway, these beautiful garments are a bit like that but obviously more refined and done in awe inspiring fibers.
I have a little cash socked away (damn it I have to finish those socks) so now I just have to figure out what little delight to start with. Oh, and dear spinning friends, they have roving too. I don’t know what guanaco is but they have it. And stuff for weaving. So I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of a love affair with Habu Textiles that could potentially alter my existence. How could I possibly resist making myself a stainless steel cardigan for those breezy nights this summer? I only hope I don’t rust over during monsoon season.
1 comment:
Guanacos are camelids and related to llamas and alpacas. They seem to be shorter haired than either of the afore mentioned but their down is very warm,, rare and pricey- as you may have noticed.
Habu, mmmmmmm. Hard to tear myself away. I have to remember -Fiber Arts Fiesta and Aldon Amos workshop, and a Robin wheel. And need silk roving to mix with the alpaca I got last week -giftie - not bought.
I love the the kitty hats and yoUr picture of Maggie's "squatting" in pig digs.
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