It's all about the earrings

Sure, I'm inspired by a particular yarn, by "stitchionaries," by just about anything, but really, it all comes down to the earrings. Unlike some other knitters, I don't have a thing for shoes, nor socks (too many knitters to reference!)--you know, the feet are awfully far from the ears. Normally speaking. And in theory, I like bracelets and necklaces (in that order) but I just don't wear bracelets that much, and necklaces--I know it's an opportunity to make a wish every time you have to move the clasp around, but it just annoys me that the thing keeps inching around from the nape to the front of my neck. Someone should invent a decorative clasp that also holds the pendant, so the whole kit'n'caboodle hangs in front, without requiring any fiddling. I do have necklaces in which the centerpiece is part of the necklace, rather than hanging from the chain or cord or whatever, but every time I turn my head, it moves, and has to be re-centered. Can anyone tell me whether a little dab of superglue, or whatever it is that starlets use to keep their plunging necklines in place, might work in this situation?

But I digress. My point is, I often buy yarn with a pair (or two) of earrings in mind, and to a lesser extent, create designs to go with my favorites. The chalcedony and crystal pair I got in Nantucket (above) inspired my purchase of the Classic Elite Posh I used for this sweater--unfortunately, not one of my better efforts. The yarn in the third photo must go unnamed for now, but it's a paler yellow than it appears in the photo--buttery enough to spread on toast, in fact.

As you can see, I have a lot of pink earrings: top, rose quartz and pink pearl; bottom, the same. I bought the yarn for this sweater because I realized that I had hardly any clothes to go with all those pink earrings. I don't dislike pink clothing, necessarily, but the color must be just right: for me, hot pink and pastel just don't work, but a pale pink, almost neutral, or a dusty pink--those are possibilities.

This Empire Silk yarn, from Karabella, is absolutely gorgeous (the bad photo doesn't do it justice), and it's sitting in my stash waiting for the perfect pattern. When I purchased it, I could only find five skeins of that lovely deep gold...I wonder if I should buy more, now that kpixie seems to carry it.

Anyhoo. I've saved the best for last. I love, love, LOVE these confections.

And the yarn ain't bad either: Alchemy Yarns Synchronicity in "Good Earth."

Comments

You have the most beautiful earring collection I have ever seen. I am very picky about earrings, so I only have a few pair, but I would wear yours in a heart beat. You're definitely inspiring me to go back to a little jewelry making.

I notice that you have some premiere in your stash. Any chance that you'd join us over at the CreateAlong? I could use a team mate on team premiere and I love the things you've designed, so it would be fun to see your process.

Posted by: Julia | March 03, 2007 at 10:18 AM