The Sanguine Gryphon design teaser
September 6th, 2007 by 
mel
I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I’m working with the talented dyer/designer/fiber goddess Gryphon on my next pattern. Well, it’s time to get started - look what arrived in the mail yesterday!
Gaia, by The Sanguine Gryphon (Visit her blog and Etsy Shop)
This yarn is available currently as part of her luxury yarn club, and will be available for individual purchase in the future.
45% Cashmere, 55% Silk
1.9 oz/400 yards
Colorway: Turk’s Cap
Gorgeous!!
I’m quite thrilled to be working with Gryphon and her lovely yarns. I was fortunate enough to meet her in the spring at MDSW, and now I have the great opportunity to produce a pattern for one of her newest yarns, Gaia, a lovely handpainted silk/cashmere laceweight. I wound it up last night, and fell more and more in love with it in the process. The color is so complex and warm, and the yarn so soft and inviting in my hands. Speaking of hands - they need a good sloughing before playing with this! I can’t wait to see how it knits up - I must admit that I am a little afraid at how hard this small knit is going to be to part with - I wish these pictures could convey how…. exquisite this yarn is. Ahem. I think Chuck no. 2 has been sidelined for just a short while - the superwash simply pales in comparison with the cloud-like softness of the cashmere and silk. If you’ll excuse me, I’m feeling an undeniable pull to go knit.
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September 6th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
She’s a very talented dyer, isn’t she? Her color combinations are so subtle and organic. That looks beautiful!
September 6th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
What a stunning color! I can’t wait to see the finished product.
September 7th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Beautiful. The pictures are capturing the color so nicely.
September 7th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
That is delicious! I’m eager to see what you’re planning.
September 7th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Such beautiful stuff!
September 9th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
That is a beautiful fall color!
September 10th, 2007 at 11:04 am
wow that’s some nice lookin’ yarn! I had to wipe the drool off my keyboard.
September 12th, 2007 at 9:48 am
That IS lovely yarn. Wow, your design life is very exciting. Can’t wait to see what’s next!