Do not let the quantity of pictures fool you
I have been knitting almost every second possible. I'm a knittin' foo' lately.
My favorite project on the needles is the sweater I'm making for my sister. Knitpicks Merino Style is incredible. (I believe that Grumperina and I seem to disagree on every single yarn. First Merino Style, then Bearfoot. When will it end?) It should say enough about the yarn and project that I knit on it when I need comforting.
This is a long-delayed photo of a long-delayed sock, one I'm swapping with a (former) member of Advanced Knit, using this pattern. I'd never done an eye-of-partridge heel until now; it looks pretty darn cool with handpainted yarn. The yarn is something-or-other I bought off of eBay ages ago. The seller (I think it was lotusblossom and that this is Twinkletoes sock yarn) sent me TWO hanks in two colors, when I had bid on two. I ended up selling off one hank recently. It's a good thing, too, as I think I'll get about six socks out of the ball of yarn I have. I'm halfway through one sock and have barely made a dent.
The sales. Oh, God! The sales!
It seems that this weekend is Official Twin Cities Yarn Shop Sale Weekend. Today a friend and I stopped by Yarnzilla. I ran into quite a few people I know (hi, people!) and came out with 11 skeins of Cascade 220 ($5 each!) in a nice grey-brown heather color, Tudor Roses, and a pair circular needles for my brioche hat. The yarn is for a sweater for my honey, and I think Henry VII (link is to the women's version made by Alison - gorgeous!) would be a good choice. I would need to upsize somehow (in true me fashion, I haven't really considered gauge yet), but how often do I not have to upsize?
As Christy kindly (or evilly, depending on your perspective) pointed out, Yarn Cafe is having a sale this weekend. Amazing Threads has one going on as well. There are a couple of other stores having sales, too, but neither of them are stores I like to visit.
I have a grand plan for tomorrow that involves hitting the gym, going to Michael's to buy either a) Weekend Knits - I am obsessed with this book for some reason or b) things to do - gasp! - stamping (I went to a Stampin' Up party today and actually succumbed; I'm going to make my Christmas cards. I cannot resist the cuteness any longer.). Then I shall visit Yarn Cafe, just down the road, then Amazing Threads. After that, it's off to Roseville and a meeting with the lovely ladies of the Yarnover committee. And then... I have another Stampin' Up party to go to. (At least I am getting six free cards out of the deal, eh?)
I guess that this is what having a life is like. It's about time I learned! (And in the meantime, I will try not to think about everything that isn't getting done.)
PSA
Yarnzilla now carries Handmaiden and Fleece Artist yarns!! They're amazing. I did an excellent job restraining myself, although I fear it will not last long.
Tipper @ 12:20 AM * link
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