Ok, the Cat is out of le Bahg. Violet started flapping her lips and so the secret is a secret no more. (That's ok, I gave her permission to squeak and squee, so it is all cool.) I was asked the other day by said Mme Violet and her Pal Ms Lime if I would like to partner with them for an official colorway to help benefit their Mic Fund AKA keep the lights on for the wacky podcasters. Oh, hell, why not...I love a challenge and every time I come in from the Dye-raj I can hear them yammering on through my computer, thanks to Tink and her love of podcasts. That's it, people. I did the test run last night and perfected what I consider to be a damn fine representation of these gals...harmonious color opposites with the ensuing party between them. You are going to love it and you will also like knowing that instead of raising the price to cover the money that goes to the girls, I am making it my donation and you can thank me by buying even MORE yarn. :o) HEY! it's only fair, n'est ce pas?
Here it is LimeNViolet.
Holly the Web Goddess is working on fired it up onThe Site as I write this so keep checking already. I am taking orders and setting skeins aside for people but won't ship until I get the official LimeNViolet tag from the girls. What fun. Thanks for the challenge.
Now it is time to get cleaned up to go look at the last two homes for The MIL. I feel like Goldilocks. SIGH.
Well, THAT'S pretty! do you ever take a break from being such a genius, and rest your brain?? By the way I got my Emerald Sock and I want to throw aside everything else and start knitting it. But I won't....
Posted by: CarolineF | September 08, 2006 at 04:56 AM
I saw this on their message boards last night. Beauuuutiful work! I hope you post some pictures of it all knit up.
Posted by: Sheri in St. Louis | September 08, 2006 at 07:04 AM
I just don't know, Caroline...the creative energy has to come out somewhere. I used to knit one of a kind art sweater for a "living" and no longer have the time to do it because of the success of the yarn business so this gopher has to pop up somewhere. :o) It's fun to be asked to do something and see if I can rise to the challenge, as you well know...
Thanks Sheri. Tink tried to snake out of here with one of the first skeins and I gave her a loud Skunk Eye because I had a feeling that stuff was going to roar out of here, as it already has. I'll throw a small skein on the table today, when I am doing more runs...that way I will have the privilege of being a swatch knitter for once. I can use my beautiful Violet Ernst Needles!
Posted by: Lisa S | September 08, 2006 at 07:25 AM
It is very rich and beautiful Lisa. I love what you have done with the contrast of these two ladies...and the party in between. You are ON! Congratulations on this wonderful opportunity to shine. Two angels to help you!!
Posted by: Sheila E | September 08, 2006 at 08:25 AM
Lisa, you are rocking and rolling! LimeNViolet is gorgeous!
Posted by: Angela | September 08, 2006 at 03:23 PM
I'll be at Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's booksigning tomorrow night in Los Altos, KIPping with my Valentine Sock!Merino yarn. I started a circular shawl this afternoon and am just starting the bottom section already--I love this colorway! At the same time, I have to knit it up fast so I can go test-drive the next colorway, and then the next, and the next...
Posted by: AlisonH | September 08, 2006 at 09:07 PM
You temptress! It's gorgeous. :)
Posted by: Rosemary | September 10, 2006 at 01:24 PM
Oh MAN! It is gorgeous and then it is gone...it is gorgeous again and then it is gone...more money for the Girls...it's all good. I am so busy that I can't even pull together a POST!
Posted by: Lisa S | September 10, 2006 at 01:34 PM