Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the starting lineup for the 2011 season of NOM yarn. Batting first is Sour Apple, followed by Sunny Days and Seasoning. In fourth position is the clean-up man Nude. Rounding out the team are Oil Change, Violette and Barbie. Opening day is April 1st; regular price tickets will be $28 at the gate, discounted to $22 for the month of April so we can start building a fan base. There will also be a few AAA team members in the discount bin such as Marina, Scarlet and I Hate Oranges on permanent discount for $18.

Finally, after a year of planning and a couple of false starts, the newest addition in the Gritty Knits yarn family will be available for sale at the beginning of next month. Nom is a fingering weight, kettle-dyed yarn made from a blend of 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. Each 105 gram hank contains a generous 460 yards. Nom is dyed by hand in small batches and bathed in Eucalan wool wash before being sent to the drying rack. This yarn is incredibly versatile; soft enough to wear around your neck, yet strong enough to be made into socks. Nom fans will also receive their choice of free pattern with purchase.

I just finished knitting my first pair of Nom socks and I’m sketching designs for a pair of gloves. I can’t wait to see what beautiful projects others make with it.