A Trip to the Produce Dept.
I must have yarn on the brain, because I seeing fiber-related things no matter where I go. Take, for instance, a recent trip to the grocery store. Glancing around the produce department, I find fruit, gently nestled in...
If you have never tried an Asian Pear, I highly recommend them. At $2.99 per pound, they are a bit of a splurge, but are so worth it as a treat every once in a while. They have a delightfully crisp texture with a light pear taste, and are so very refreshing on hot days. They are jam-packed with liquid, but aren't drippy-juicy like plums or peaches. It's like every single molecule of water that could possibly fit in there has been infused into the fruit and doesn't come out until you take a bite and chew.
But back to having yarn on the brain. I just had to give it a try to see if it would work, and sure enough it did:
A quick detour online tells me I'm not the only one who has had this idea...
The yarn is destined for this pattern from the Summer 2006 Knitty. I can't resist a pair of cute fingerless mitts.