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PATCHWORK SOCKS hand knitted Lady's size 8-9

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:26:30 -0500

$18.50
Here is another pair of my unique PATCHWORK socks.
These socks are so popular with my friends and family that I have barely a chance to offer them here.

This pair will fit a size 8-9 ladys foot.
As always they are made out of superwash wool/, this is a fingering weight sock( thin sock yarn).
Heels are reeinforced for longer life of socks

TODDLER HANDKNITTED SOCKS

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:25:36 -0500

$5.50
Great Stocking Stuffers!!!
These socks have been hand knitted by my Mom in Germany .
They are very soft and mashine washable .
They will keep babys little feet warm.
Colors are black,orange,olive green and lavender and they will fit a 16-20 month old / measures 5 inches from heel to toe.But if you can, please measure babys feet for a acurate fit.
Custom orders always welcome.
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TODDLER HANDKNITTED SOCKS

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:08:35 -0500

$5.00
Great Stocking Stuffers!!!
These socks have been hand knitted by my Mom in Germany .
They are very soft and mashine washable .
They will keep babys little feet warm.
Colors are off white,black,orange,olive green and lavender with off white accents and they will fit a 8-14 month old / measures 4.5 inches from heel to toe.But if you can, please measure babys feet for a acurate fit.
Custom orders always welcome.
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INFANT HAND KNITTED SOCKS

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:58:05 -0500

$4.50
Great Stocking Stuffers!!!
These socks have been hand knitted by my Mom in Germany .
They are very soft and mashine washable .
They will keep babys little feet warm.
Colors are off white,black,orange,olive green and lavender with off white accents and they will fit a 3-7 month old / measures 4 inches from heel to toe.But if you can, please measure babys feet for a acurate fit.
Custom orders always welcome.
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DESTASH FREE SHIPPING KNIT PICKS MERINO STYLE 600gr

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:37:11 -0500

$28.00

I'm destashing some of my yarn i bought for various projects and never started them and probably never will. So here is a chance to get some nice yarn for less plus free shipping for customers in the lower 48.

This post is for 12 -50gr balls of 100 percent merino in DK weight, color Vanilla.
5.5 sts=1" , #5 needles
123 yards /50 gr

Please send any convos to my regular e-mail at Skimpysmom@aol.com

DESTASH FREE SHIPPING KNIT PICKS MERINO STYLE 600gr

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:23 -0500

$28.00

I'm destashing some of my yarn i bought for various projects and never started them and probably never will. So here is a chance to get some nice yarn for less plus free shipping for customers in the lower 48.

This post is for 12 -50gr balls of 100 percent merino in DK weight, color Butternut.
5.5 sts=1" , #5 needles
123 yards /50 gr

Please send any convos to my regular e-mail at Skimpysmom@aol.com

THICK SOFT COLORFUL CROCHET GIRLS PONCHO

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:09:49 -0500

$25.00
This poncho has been crochet by my dear mom for her great grand daughter who turned out to be a boy :)
It is thick and colorful and will keep your little girl warm and envied by her little friends.
It measures 25 inches from neck to hem.
Machine washable in warm water on gentle cycle, dry flat.

CORRIEDALE/ MERINO/POLWARTH X BRED fiber batts for spinning / felting

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:09:49 -0500

$9.50
This Is a 50/50 mixed corriedale/ merino-polwarth x-bred fiber that has been washed and scoured. Ready for dyeing,felting,spinning.
It's a natural white with just a very few small pieces of vm which will fall out while spinning.
Staple lenght is 5" , perfect for beginners.
This fiber is smooth throughout, no nubs.
It has been run through a handcarder several times to make these next to the skin soft,lofty batts.
Fiber spins like butter.Low Micron count.
4oz,115 gr.

ARABIAN NIGHTS handspun superwash merino/alpaca yarn with sari silk 94gr

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:09:49 -0500

$21.50
I handspun this jet black superwash 80% merino/20% alpaca yarn on my Kromski Prelude.It is loaded with colorful recycled sari silk bits.
This yarn is next to the skin soft,it feels like silky lotion between your hands.It is a worsted weight yarn at 11wpi with a nice drape.
200 yards/ 4.1/4 /120 gr
this will make a scarf,neckwarmer,cowl or accent yarn for a bigger project.Second picture was taken with flash to show the yarn better(black does not photograph well).

DESERT SUNSET drum carded batt superwash merino 50 gr 1.75oz

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:23:11 -0500

$5.00
This soft,fluffy batt has been carded just a few times to keep the colors from mixing up too much.
This batt will spin up into a nicely colorpatterned yarn.

1.75 oz/ 50 gr. superwash next to the skin soft merino

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DOUBLE THICK POT HOLDERS

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:43 -0500

$8.00
These pot holders have been crochet by my mom .
They are double thickness never have to worry about getting burned, no matter how hot the pan is or use them to save your counter/table from a hot pot or pan.
100%cotton, machine washable, dry flat.
Front colors are soft rose pink and light dusty blue, backs are dark navy blue.
Measure 8x8 inches
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PASTEL hand dyed Border Leicester Locks 1.75 oz

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:13 -0500

$6.00
These next to the skin soft leicester locks have been dyed in soft pastels:lavender,purple,turquoise,pink.

Colors are wash/lightfast.
Great for spinning,felting.

1.75 oz / 52 gr.
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PEWTER drum carded merino 2 oz

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:47 -0500

$6.00
This super soft merino fiber has been drum carded several times into this fluffy,squishy, spin like a dream heathered batt.
Colors are a very light grey/ medium grey mix. This fiber will make a next to the skin soft yarn with a nice heather look when spun up.
I have about 16 more oz. available if needed.
Will discount 6 oz or more ordered.
This fiber is superwash.
2oz / 56 gr (Ducks not included ) :)
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BABY BLUE INFANT HAND KNITTED SOCKS

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:55:29 -0400

$5.00
These socks have been hand knitted by my mom in Germany .
They are soft and mashine washable .
They will keep babys little feet warm.
They are a medium baby blue.
They will fit a 8-14 month old / measures 4.5 inches from heel to toe.
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INFANT HAND KNITTED SOCKS

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:25:35 -0400

$5.00
These little socks have been hand knitted by my Mom in Germany.They are very soft and mashine washable.
Colors are black,olive,pumkin,mauve,white.
They measure 4.5" from heel to toe and will fit a 8-14 month old.Please measure baby's feet for correct fit,stated size for age is aproximate.
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GIRLS CROCHET HOT PINK HOT PANTS size 5-7

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:09:09 -0400

$22.50
These little Shorts are Hand Crochet by my Mom in Germany.
They are hot pink with mauve trim around waist and legs.
They measure 21" around the waist and 12" leg length.
They are machine washable(cool water,gentle cicle)and dryable(low heat).
Measurements suggest a size 5-7. The Drawstring will let you adjust these cuties to several sizes.
Please measure the child to make sure they will fit.
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GIRLS CROCHET HIP HUGGER DAISY DUKE HOT PANTS size 5-7

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:36:51 -0400

$22.50
These cute ,coloful "Daisy Duke" hot pants are one of a kind.
Hand crochete by my Mom in Germany.The pants are machine washable (cool, gentle cicle) and dryable(low heat).
These little shorts are 22" around the hips and have a 9"
leg lenght.The shell pattern gives these little cuties a nice finish around the legs. The crochet drawstring will let you adjust the pants to smaller hip size .
According to the measurements these will fit a girls size 5-7.
Please measure the child and make sure that they fit.
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BARK hand dyed superwash merino roving 1.75 oz 48 gr

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:03:49 -0400

$6.00
This very soft superwash roving has been hand dyed in black and several shades of brown.Its next to the skin soft and spins great.
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POTHOLDERS thick handcrochete cotton

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:11:04 -0400

$6.00
These potholders where hand crochete by my dear mama and send all the way from germany.
They are made out of thick mercericed cottonyarn(worsted weight)so there is no chance of burning yourself.
These potholders measure a generous 7.5 x 7.5 inches.
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CHARCOAL hand spun super wash merino fingering weight 2.18 oz

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:01:54 -0400

$12.50
These three skeins are handspun with super soft superwash merino.This yarn is a loosely spun two ply fingering weight,very soft and drapey.The color is a dark charcoal/ metal grey.color is most accurate in first pic.
19 wpi, 256 yards,60 gr, 2.1/8 oz
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WILD FLOWERS hand spun cotswold 1.3/4 oz

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:17:14 -0400

$12.00
This skein is hand spun with hand dyed cotswold.
It is soft but has a little prickle effect,so if you have sensitive skin i would not recomment it for a next to the skin project.There are too many colors to list.This would be great for a small project or as an accent yarn for something bigger.This averages a DK weight yarn spun thick and thin from fingering to DK weight.
12 wpi, 41 yards, 48 gr, 1.3/4 oz two ply
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CINCO DE MAYO hand spun merino/cotswold DK weight 2.1/8 oz

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:40:19 -0400

$12.50
This colorful two ply is a merino/cotswold mix yarn.It is hand dyed in too many colors to list.It's soft and squishy.
12 wpi, 113 yards, 62 gr, 2.1/8 oz
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FIESTA hand spun merino Sport/DK weight 5.5/8 oz

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0400

$26.00
This multi color yarn was hand spun with hand dyed merino. There are too many colors to list. This is a two ply thick/thin yarn. It goes from fingering to Dk weight.It is next to the skin soft.
12 wpi, 158 gr, 5.5/8 oz
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INFANT SOCKS SET OF THREE free shipping

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:54:52 -0400

$15.00
Set of three handknitted infant socks .
These soft , warm socks make a great, unique baby shower gift.
Socks are 4 inches from heel to toe.
They will fit a 4-7 month old , give or take a month.
Shipping is free in lower 48.
contact me for international rate.

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STORM handspun 2 ply wool yarn 64 gr.

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:28:54 -0400

$12.50
This Sport weight yarn is a robust two ply handspun yarn.The fiber was hand dyed , carded on my Strauch Drum Carder and then spun on my Ashford Traveller.Colors are muted.
It is medium soft and would make a great accent yarn for a bigger project or by itself for something smaller (fingerless mitts,cap,small bag, ankle socks).
64 gr / 2.25 oz / 42 yards / sport weight / 12 wpi
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DENIM supersoft handspun yarn bulky weight superwash merino 122gr.

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:49:23 -0400

$22.50
This "oh,so soft"handspun merino yarn is as soft as a cloud.
This yarn will bring joy to the most sensitive skin.
The color is a dark denim and has a very nice sheen to it.It flows like water trough your hands and is a joy to knit/crochet.

The color is hard get right in the pictures because of the silky sheen but the first picture is very close to actual color(pic 1+2 with flash,pic 3 without ).

148 yards / 7-8 wpi/bulky
4.25 oz./ 122gr.
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INFANT Socks handknitted

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:17:28 -0400

$4.50
These socks have been hand knitted by my mom in germany with superwash 60% wool yarn.They will keep babys little feet warm. They are soft but will keep their shape due to 40% nylon content.Colors are very light cream with baby blue accents.will fit a 3-7 month old / measures 4 inches from heel to toe.

RAINBOW INFANT SOCKS hand knitted

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:17:28 -0400

$5.00
These colorful, fun socks have been hand knitted by my mom in germany with 100% acryl yarn.
They will keep babys little feet warm. They are soft and mashine washable. I have two sizes available : the 4 inch ($4.50) will fit a 3-7 month old, they measure 4 inches from heel to toe, the 4.5 inch ($5.00) will fit a 8-14 month old.Please measure your babys foot to ensure correct fit , not all babys have same size foot at same age.
These socks will make great baby shower gifts too.