Darn right they are.
Lookee what came through my mail slot this evening! Happy Valentine’s Day to me! (Yes, Valentine’s Day was a little while ago now, but there was a little Paypal notification hitch that kept Tom Diak of Grafton Fibers from knowing that I wanted them back in the middle of February. He made me a set just as soon as I inquired about them.) I’ve been reading Claudia’s raves about these needles for a long time, and these gorgeous plummy pink ones were on sale for Valentine’s Day. (Go have a look at Tom’s shop — there’s an anniversary sale on right now!) I’m not usually first in line for things that are pink, but I’ll make an exception for these. And look at those points. Oooo, if I didn’t have to make pesto before marimba class I’d go cast on a sock right now. I even know just what sock it would be: Mrs. Pomatomus. Mr. Pomatomus has been a bachelor long enough, and the Pomatomi are going to match my new needles. Oh joy!
(And yes, I may have swatched for a new grey sweater. That may in fact be a plump cake of Beaverslide merino you spy in the corner of the first photo. I just couldn’t keep looking at it and not take it for a little test drive…)
Posted: March 9th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
I do like pink, so I can see why these needles would call out to you, especially when they coordinate with your socks-in-progress! The armwarmers look so cozy for these chilly spring days, and I am looking forward to seeing your new gray sweater too!
Posted: March 9th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
What a beautiful Pomotomus that will be! I keep telling myself I dislike pink, but I’m drawn to it nevertheless, especially when placed next to purple. I also eagerly await your gray sweater.
Posted: March 9th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Ohh!! I am so jealous. They look absolutely lovely.
Posted: March 10th, 2009 at 3:37 am
The phrase, “If I didn’t have to make pesto before marimba class I’d go cast on a sock right now.” is why I read your blog. I aspire to be the type of person who might have three disparate things to check off my list on any given day.
Posted: March 10th, 2009 at 4:38 am
Those needles are works of art. Tom does nice work!!
Posted: March 10th, 2009 at 6:52 am
Oooh! Now I know what to do with that PayPal balance I have. They look beautiful. You’ll have to let us know how you like knitting with them. Thanks for enabling.
Posted: March 10th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I like the green woven blancket … and all the nice samples!
Posted: March 11th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Always happy to help.
😉
Posted: March 11th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I love the name of those needles!! It looks like the grey swatches up nicely. I just swatched some Cascade Sierra cotton for my Rusted Root… I’m hoping to CO tonight on my trusty Denises.