Have you any Panda Wool?
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, socks
I thought this last-minute but thoughtful gift would be a Breeze. But disaster has befallen; I have completely run out of yarn!
Cables and skimpy yardage** turned out to be a bad match. Even though I should’ve known better, I had every faith that what I had (one skein plus a bit leftover from the baby hat and booties already knit from a second skein) would be enough. Nope.
So close! See? All I need is enough yarn to finish the last 2.5 inches. Probably about 10 grams, certainly less than a half-skein. The color is 2209 Saffron, a peach or light orange. I had dyelot A; however, at this point, I’ll take any dyelot. I’m really hoping someone out there has some leftover they would be willing to share. I would gladly pay the shipping. I’ve already posted in the ISO/Destash group on Ravelry, and checked peoples’ stashes. Alas, it seems to be an uncommon color.
The three LYSes here that carry Crystal Palace yarn apparently don’t stock any of their sock yarns. I could order a new skein online. I’m putting off this option as long as possible, though.
So… have you any Panda Wool in Saffron?
**The website lists yardage as 186, but the ballband lists it as 170. It’s either an error or they’ve increased the skein size. I can’t find the purple Panda Wool I bought recently to check the weight and ballband. Sock #1 weighs 29 grams, oi!
Tags: breeze, cable, crystal-palace, disaster, gift, knitty, lace, orange, panda-wool, socks
December 17th, 2007 at 7:19 am
Oh no! Good luck tracking some down…
December 17th, 2007 at 9:18 am
I think Needlework Unlimited carries panda wool & panda cotton. A couple other shops do too. (knitintensity was using it at the summer picnic, so it’s been on my radar of sorts)
good luck with the search
December 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Oh no, sorry I don’t! How horrid. Good luck! It’s cute.
And you made me sad – I so miss Straw Into Gold, the retail part of Crystal Palace yarns and a (formerly) LYS.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
If I owned any, it would be yours. I’m so sorry – I don’t even have any panda wool in any color.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
O noes! Let Picasso chew on it for you, problem solved! Maybe not…..
These ARE cute socks.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
They look lovely! I hope you find something right :)
December 17th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Good luck on the search. yikes.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
I would totally share if I had any – have you had a look on ravelry? Sometimes pple will share…
December 18th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Depth of Field has Panda Wool and so does Double Ewe I believe. I also know that Purlescence in Sunnyvale Ca does too. I have some but not the right color, good luck in your hunt.
December 18th, 2007 at 7:46 am
OH NO! No, I don’t and ,while my LYS carries it, I know they don’t have this color. So sorry! Good luck!
December 18th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Awww that’s rotten! I think my LYS (Twist in Wichita, KS) carries this yarn but I don’t know about that color! Good luck!
December 18th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Oh how frustrating. And they’re so beautiful! Good luck on your hunt!
December 18th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Drat! They will be very nice when they are done. So disappointing though, to run out of yarn.
January 4th, 2008 at 10:12 am
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