Book Yarn, Part IV
I’ve never quite managed be one of those people who are always up on the newest or coolest things. Perhaps I’m not attentive enough or I don’t try hard enough or maybe I just don’t care. I’ve come to terms with that, and I don’t even think it’s a bad thing. Most of the time.
Alas, in this case, my blithe dismissal of buzz led me to miss out on Sanguine Gryphon’s Bugga for far too long. Now that I’ve got some of it in my hands, I see what all the chatter has been about. This stuff is really marvelous. It’s thick, the cashmere makes it super soft, and the color is fabulously rich and saturated. This may be the first time I’ve managed to get ahold of it, but it won’t be the last!
In other news, I’m headed off to Columbus tomorrow for Knitter’s Connection to take Franklin Habit’s course on photographing fiber. Should be fun. Anyone else going to be there?
I haven’t really heard a whole lot about Bugga, but WOW! That colourway is amazing!
The others are equally impressive (picking was a heck of a challenge) and the yarn itself is marvelous too. There is also a skinny bugga for the folks who prefer their socks thin.
I managed to snag one skein of Bugga, and one of Skinny Bugga at the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling in St. Louis this year. And I agree, you can certainly see (and feel) what all the hype is about. I imagine the thicker Bugga would be just your speed! (just cause you like those thicker yarns, I mean)
did you see the new summer colors? no? check out her blog.
you thought picking was tough before!
Oh sweet yarny goodness. This is all your fault, isn’t it. Damn that’s pretty.