Yarn Crawl Success!
My yarn crawl with Amanda was a success! We actually only ended up going to a few stores, including A Good Yarn and my favorite, Black Sheep Knitting Company (don't worry, they are getting a website soon)! We even got a chance to stop at The Big Dipper for icecream and Not Your Average Joe's for a late lunch.
Now, as most of you can figure,I didn't NEED more yarn, but I (of course)found some new projects! The Debbie Bliss merino aran I couldn't resist because it was on sale for $4.50 a skein and I have been eyeing up this garter stitch baby blanket for a while. Then, I saw this beautiful light green sock yarn and just had to have it. Luckily I brought my latest IK editions with me and found a good excuse to buy :)! And last but not least, I have been looking for a shawl pattern that I could wear and make in time for a July 2nd wedding. I really liked the Paisley Shawl from spring IK, but wasn't thrilled with it. Then I saw this pattern below and thought that it was similar, but a bit more simple. The problem is that I don't have yarn for it and I am putting in, yet another, Knit Picks order for some more lace yarn. Do you think I have enough on my plate right now?!
In sadder news, I had to frog my Trekking socks, yet again, and am thinking about just putting that project and yarn away for a bit. I realized I dropped a stitch about an inch down (duh!)!!
Oh oh! And I forgot to tell you, Scott and I went to the Container Store this afternoon to buy a larger storage container for my yarn stash! I already have a large bin, but wanted something else that I can store away with leftovers or yarn I don't plan on using for awhile. Scott and I have both found recently, that my knitting seems to find its way into all rooms of the house (which is dangerous with kitties I might add)!
posted by Dani @ 8:21 PM
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9 Comments:
ohhhhh. yummy debbie bliss yarns! 4.50 is a steal! i really like the sock yarn too. thanks for comenting on my blog about the kids they boys are feeling so much better this weekend.
You did good! I'm glad you had a good day =)
And as always, LOVE your choices!
Very nice. I love organizing the stash, because it reminds me that I really don't need to buy more yarn!
you go girl! good for you.
there are some nice yarn scores in that little haul.
greta price on the Debbie BLiss. It would make a fantastic blanket and it's machine washable too. well done. I love organising my stash but I always get distracted and end up spending the day dreaming about my next project.
The DB merino aran is a nice yarn. I used it for Max's sweater a few months ago and it has help up really well. Sorry you had to frog the Trekking 100 yet again. I kitchenered up my sock on Saturday and then realized I had a hole about an inch down ... I dropped a stitch or two. That has never happened to me before on socks and I was not pleased to have to undo the kitchener and frog back to get those naughty little stitches. Glad you had a good crawl!
Kerstin
Sounds like a fun day and some excellent finds. Love the shawl pattern! I like Black Sheep too -- really nice things in there.
Some great finds! I love debbie bliss and always keep my eye out for sales. Can't pass up debbie bliss yarn on sale. I'm constantly watching ebay to see if I can get a really good deal. I know it's sad but when you don't have a job you need a deal and well you have the time to hunt for one too! =0)
I've been organizing my stash lately too. I guess it's a spring cleaning itch or something. Good luck with the shawl. It's just beautiful.
Where is the shawl pattern from? I'm just starting to plan some shawls! I have several patterns, but really like this one!
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