I’m twitterpated. For those that aren’t up on 1942 Disney slang, this basically means falling in love. Here’s an explanation. The object of my affection this case is a whole bunch of turquoise yarn. Remember back at the beginning of fall when I kept saying I wanted to make a Blank Canvas? Well, I hadn’t forgotten and I decided a large swath of stockinette was just the right therapeutic remedy for my end of semester stress. I had some Rowan Felted Tweed in Watery set aside for it. 
I swatched in another color and felt set to go forward with this. That is, until I was in my LYS the other day and saw this: 
It’s Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool. I used it on Z’s lion costume and it’s heavenly to knit with. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wouldn’t be as satisfied with a Blank Canvas unless it was out of this yarn. What about the Rowan? Ah, fear not. I decided to just get MORE of it an make another Still Light Tunic, because my other Still Light is one of my favorite pieces to wear over and over. So, I might have a turquoise teal problem. Or just a problem with this color family right now, especially since I planned on making Antrorse very soon in this: 
I can see it all happening, yet somehow I’m unable to stop myself from wanting to make everything in this color right now! They are different colors, but not so different that I’m going to pretend I’m not essentially picking the same color in several yarns. It’s best to just laugh.
Anyway, I cast on Blank Canvas. It’s itty bitty right now, but I’m hoping after I submit my dissertation revisions this morning I can convince Matt to go to an afternoon show of the second Hobbit movie…and this sweater would be perfect movie knitting.
Thanks for all the good luck and well wishes about dissertation work! It feels nice to know people are cheering me on, even if we’ve never met. I just have a couple more pages to revise, then I can relax about all things school related until at least the 2nd of January and I will just KNIT!
Love the colors.
I too seem to be hoarding yarns of this colour! Sounds like you have those revisions in hand and are set for some wonderful incessant knitting over the holidays!
I seem to remember you going through a turquoise phase not so long ago… Such a great colour on you. And if it’s knit up in different styles and weights, it won’t overwhelm your wardrobe. I say bring it on!
I am a creature of habit…
Yup I just talked myself into buying more yarn…love the colour 🙂
I go on color binges — did reds a month or so ago and now I’m doing greens. Teal / turquoise always calls to me so I have quite a bit of that in my stash. Lovely yarns!
Ah, the color binge. I was on a purple kick for a while, and I’ve stayed fairly within the purples/blues range. But hey, as long as you still like the color when it’s done, it’s a win!
I can never seem to keep my yarn long enough for it to become a hoard.
I’m still a new knitter and all I’ve done are scarves, headbands, and I’m working on an afgan.
Still can’t take the leap into working a pattern.
Great choice of patterns! It is a beautiful color too!
they are all gorgeous – you go for it! (she says, contemplating yarn for her 4th green sweater.)