Yarn Crawl Monday

Monday was our day to hit a couple of yarn stores in the area.  As always, I never fail to find something that wants to come home with me in my suitcase.

The first stop was Joyfilled Gardens & Gifts in Georgetown.  This is a lovely little store that not only sells a nice selection of yarn, but also sells items made by local artists.  Each time I visit, the yarn selection seems to grow and Ellen who owns the shop is one of the sweetest ladies.

I had a pattern in mind that I wanted to find yarn for and the Berrocco Comfort DK fit that bill.  Yes, that is orange.  A color I never really thought I would purchase for myself after the *pumpkin* orange yarn I had purchased and sent back to Knit Picks for my Ribby Cardi. This is actually a very pretty orange that goes well with my skin tone.  The Louisa Harding Sari ribbon is for my Lacy Skirt.  

The next stop on our crawl was Island Knits.  A very cute little store that has ducks and swans floating in the water outside the shop.

Seems like every time we visit there is a 20% off sale on all regular priced items.  This time was no different.   I entered Island Knits with no patterns in mind at all.  MB was holding the below Schaeffer Anne yarn below and I "Oooo and Awwwwed" when I saw it.  I have always wanted some of this yarn because there is enough yardage to make knee high socks.  Funny thing is MB told me she almost bought this exact same yarn/colorway for me at Christmas.  I also purchased the Ty-Dy yarn.  Three little balls were sitting on a shelf all by themselves calling out to me.  I love the pink/green multi of it.  I told MB that I didn't know what I would make with it but I could follow Sophanne's philosophy of the pattern will come. Since purchasing the pattern has come and MB and I went back today to get the third ball.

Isn't this a lovely group shot of my purchases?  At Island Knits I picked up the Jo Sharp Knit 2 book (LOVE IT) and the Verena magazine we got at Barnes and Noble.  This is a new english knitting magazine put out by Burda.  Awesome new mag.  Already have 4 patterns flagged.

Mello Yellow couldn't resist jumping in the shot.

New Lace

Loopy Ewe sent another little package to me this past Saturday. This order qualified for free shipping and I still got it within 3 days of my order!
So what is it that I couldn't resist? Well, first there are two hanks of Dream In Color Baby Lace - Colorway Lipstick Lava. This stuff is yummy! I have it possibly earmarked for a Wool Peddler's Shawl from Folk Shawls. Between both hanks I have 1400 yds. More than enough for this shawl.

While browsing the store, I can't resist looking at all the sock yarn. On the left is Dream In Color Smooshy Sock Yarn - Colorway Happy Forest and on the right is Scarlet Fleece Sock - Colorway Antique Watermelon. I couldn't resist adding these two greeny colors to my sock stash.

As of right now I am not adding anymore sock yarn to my stash until I start knitting and getting through what I got for SOS08. I can not wait for June 21 to come so I can start knitting with this stuff. Yes I am excited and I have even gone as far as picking out patterns for the yarn.

So here's my knitting projects update:

1. Lacy Skirt panels are complete as of last weekend. I did indeed received the correct dye lot of yarn and quickly finished them off. The only thing left to do is seam up the sides and get the ribbon to go through the eyelet holes.
2. The front for Prairie Tunic is about 50% complete. I have been working on it faithfully since I finished the back. I'm actually hating the needles (very dull points for a fine yarn) I am using for this knit and am looking forward to finishing it. It should be done in time to get on the plane with it.

I wasn't going to cast-on for a new project until Prairie Tunic was done, but I couldn't help myself on Sunday evening. I had four skeins of Cascade Pima Tencel yarn in my stash for Fitted Knits - Coquette Lace Tube Top. I didn't think this would take me long to work knit and wanted to take it with my on my trip to Myrtle Beach. Here's what I got so far. I am on the third skein and I am holding my breath about having enough yarn. I double checked my gauge and am dead on, but my pulse is still beating a little fast over it. We shall see!

Yarn Enstashancements!

Look what showed up in the mail for me over the weekend! I really don't know who or where this came from, but I'll take it (smiling with an innocent look on my face). Ya'll will notice that I got this green thing going on right now. I think it has to do with someone's sock yarn that has mesmerized me. I am not known to be a *green* kinda girl, but I am finding myself being drawn to the dark green lately.

I am really into knitting cardigans for myself right now and while I was perusing some old magazines looking for a particular pattern, I came across this sweater. This Zippered Jacket is from Vogue Knitting, Winter 2004/05. I am going to knit it with Knit Picks Merino Style yarn in Pine.


This yarn here was actually the real reason why I was shopping at Knit Picks again. I wanted to get ShineSport yarn in River to make the Peapod Baby Set. My girlfriend had her first baby in August and I wanted to knit something up for her son for Christmas. This blue is really as vibrant as it appears in the photo.

Then I was perusing the *Clearance* yarn and came across these beauties. Yes it is actually shades of green! What makes this yarn for me is the deep green. This is Knit Picks Gossamer yarn in Leprechaun. I have a total of 1,320 yards and I am looking to make my first shawl with it. I have no idea what pattern right now, but I'm sure in time it will come to me.

So yes, I kinda had a falling down at Knit Picks last week, but I absolutely refuse to place an order unless I can get free shipping. The ShineSport yarn didn't cut the mustard when it came to meeting the $45 requirement, sooooooooooooo can you blame me for tossing the other yummies in?

My Winnings!

Ya'll remember when I won Becky's "New Puppy Advice" contest? Well I recieved the amazing yarn from her stash on Wednesday. After I won, she let me choose which color I wanted. As soon as I saw the "Midnight" blue yarn I knew it was my choice. Ya know, the blue will just bring the blue out in my eyes more and, of course, I thought it would go really well with a nice pair of blue jeans.

So here is my question to you all. I have 10 skeins of this beautiful Rowanspun 4 ply yarn. I have a total of 1620 yards. The gauge is 26-28sts/38-40 rows over 4 inches on size 3 needles. What should I knit with it? I have no idea. I am open to any and all suggestions. Until then, it will marinate happily with all my other yummy yarns.

Thanks again Becky!