Lagniappe.
Have you ever seen something somewhere before, taking special note of it, but then, upon the onrush of a busy and hectic stretch of work and stress, it fades away, forgotten--albeit temporarily--and captivation in it suddenly reawakens upon its unexpected appearance in your mailbox?
I received a wonderful gift last week from the temptress herself, Brooke. Beautiful and utterly glorious Shokay pure yak down. Truly, a most luxurious gift of 100% pure and natural goodness. Apparently, the temptress can read minds as well as entice. She's gifted, this one.
It really is amazing how something so beautiful and luxurious can make one giddy about what one might make from it. I've reveled lately in simply thinking about what I might make.
The proper tools are ready at hand. It's now a matter of decision. And not wanting to spoil such a pretty thing. What will it become, this beautiful yak down?
Happy Sunday, everyone.
Labels: gifts from the gifted
posted by knittingphilistine at 4:39 PM
20 Comments:
Oh my! Is it soft? Is it??
I think it should have a nicer name. "Yak" doesn't seem to have a nice ring.
-L
Wow, so pillowy looking. You were right, School Products was lousy with Yak, but I was too broke to buy enough for a sweater, so it will have to wait.
Yeah, how about "kay" instead of "yak"? Have fun with your kay!
That is awesome! I remember you looking at that stuff at Rosie's.
agh -- so jealous! can't wait to see what you do with it...
Ooh, that first photo makes the yarn look crazy soft. I can't wait to see what you're planning for it.
Mm'm, yak... sorry, kay. :)
It looks really soft! I am so curious to see how you find yak to behave as a yarn. This looks greyer than your bunny's bottom yarn or do they coordinate?
If musk ox fiber gets to be called quiviut, shouldn't yak get some complicated, pretty name too?
Oooh it looks very soft!
Nice looking needles, too. Are those ebony or rosewood?
Btw. I tried to locate the wrist warmers yesterday but they seem to have dissapeared completely! The chaos, the chaos... I'll try again today. :-)
It looks gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing what you make with your yak.
Mmm, great yarm pOrn! Can't wait to see what you make with it!
oooh - that looks soft even in picture form!!!! for sure make something cuddly that you can cozy yourself in!!
What a great gift! That color. mmm..
Oh my, that looks sooo soft and squishy! Lucky you!
OOooo fuzzy....you could just use the yarn as a pillow
let's see...
a yak snak pak?
a yak flak jak?
a yak crack sak?
no, guess not. I'm sure whatever you decide will be loverley.
By the way, did you ever do Joy from Vintage Knits in the yorkshire tweed?
scrumptious.
I need that yarn!!!!
oh you are so lucky!
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