kimley knits

I went to the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival last weekend to see my friend Janel who was a vendor and to do a bit of animal petting and to do a bit (well, a lot) of shopping. I had no idea just how bad my fiber addiction was. I had a great time and bought way more than I should have… The sheep dog trials were so fun and amazing to watch. Oh, and I really wanted to get an alpaca! I wonder how that would work in my small Manhattan apartment.

So here are tons of photos of stash and fiber critters.

From Chameleon Colorworks – Spindlewood drop spindle in purpleheart and beautiful natural black baby alpaca fiber:

From Chameleon Colorworks – Hand dyed boucle yarn:

From Chameleon Colorworks – “Bambino” bamboo/merino superwash sock yarn

From the Yarn Barn – Chasing Rainbows silk hankie in Juniper Berry colorway:

From the Yarn Barn – Chasing Rainbows bombyx top in Abalone colorway:

From the Yarn Barn – Bonkers Tencel ‘n Merino in Funky Green:

From Cloverleaf Farms – (l-r) Merino/Tencel in Peacock, Merino/Tussah in Seamist, Merino/Tussah in Green

From Brooks Farm Yarn – (l-r) “Acero” superwash wool/silk/viscose, “Primero” 100% kid mohair

From Seaport Yarn – Grafton Fibership spindle

From the extremely generous Sheila and Michael Ernst – a stunning glass button

From Carolina Homespun – a fun little sheep needle size and guage check

And apparently it is not permissable to leave until you’ve stood in line forever and purchased some of the festival merchandise which is actually quite nice!

And now a few of the cutest fiber animals ever!

Sheep (of course!):

Sleepy angora goat:

Fluffy bunny:

Sheered alpacas with fancy hairdos:

Lovely llama:

Happy sheep: