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December 11, 2005

O'er the sea to Skye

As Scumkitten told you a little while ago, we recently had a few days in the Highlands of Scotland. One day we went to Skye. We drove round, had a little leg stretch and marvelled at the scenery. Then on the way back we found a little yarn shop. A Stash Enhancement opportunity presented itself....
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Yummy yarn from The Handspinner

Here you see two lofty skeins of merino silk mix in black and greys, a skein of gorgeous green chunky kid mohair, and two skeins of mulberry silk in a beautiful aubergine purple. The merino silk and kid mohair are spun and dyed on Skye by Di Gilpin, and bought through The Handspinner. The silk is dyed there. The choice was really difficult as you will see when you get a look at the Skitten stash. Greebo couldn't resist investigating as I was taking the photo.

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The Talisker Distillery, Skye

We also went to the Talisker distillery, which because of winter, wasn't open at the time we were there. The smell was great though, and it was great to see where this lovely whiskey is produced.

Posted by glittrgirl at December 11, 2005 10:14 AM

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Wonderful yarn selection. They look delicious sitting there together. I don't blame Greebo.

Amy

Posted by: Amy at December 11, 2005 12:55 PM

I got some lovely yarn too, but I haven't had any daylight when I've had the camera handy to do it justice.... soon, I promise! It was a great little shop. I spent too much money. Bad Skitten, BAD!

Posted by: Scumkitten at December 12, 2005 2:41 PM

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