Well, I sure did guess my timing about right. It’s 12:01, midnight. That would be late Tuesday, or just past it by a hair. I thought I’d be here late Tuesday. Very close, though later than I’d have liked.

My new handpainted yarns are up and ready to sell. I will be announcing them on Socknitters on the 1st of July (Friday morning), so you loyal readers here get a first-dibs on them for a couple of days.

I was happy when I was working with these yarns again this week. I decided long ago that I might dabble in a few random yarns, but I really needed to pick one yarn that I loved, really loved, and make that my signature.

This yarn is wonderful. Even though it’s called ColorSport, I find that it really acts and knits like a DK weight yarn. It makes springy, comfy socks. It fits in most shoes comfortably. Sharon P. made it into a very nice scarf a year or so ago. It would also make a drapey, lovely sweater or baby blanket, or sleeveless top. In fact, I’m finishing a baby blanket and getting ready to make a top for myself soon, from Cushy ColorSport. In my spare time, right?

This yarn machine washes and dries beautifully. It gets a bit of a soft halo, but no pilling, and I think it looks prettier after the process.

You can read here for free, and never buy a thing. I do try not to do commercials too often. But a handful of you have been loyal as rain when it comes to my yarns and patterns, and I appreciate you… and I want you to have first dibs on the new pretties. (By the way, you can buy the TeaCosy pattern and the Garden Capelet pattern although I have not yet put up web pages for those items.)

So here is a special just for my weblog readers: If you mention my weblog, and buy $50 or more in yarn and/or patterns, you will receive a free pattern of your choice. I do need to charge (USPS Priority Mail) shipping if you buy yarn. This deal is good through midnight, July 1.

Also, I am still offering my “buy 2 (or more) patterns, get free (First Class) shipping to US or Canada” deal. That special goes for patterns only, no yarn. And I don’t have a specific expiration date on that one.

Thanks to all of you, every one who reads here, for supporting me. Whether you read silently, send me email, or buy my yarn/patterns, I appreciate you all.

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