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October 24, 2006
Yarn shopping...
I took a little trip to the yarn store this week, so of course I had to come home with lots of new ideas - and some yarn! Besides, now that I'm done (except the zipper) with the Cambridge Jacket, I need a new project or two. I think I'm having a bit of project ADD:
Exhibit 1: Lizard Ridge, Laura Aylor (Fall 2006 Knitty)
I drool over this pattern on a regular basis. Who doesn't have a few skeins of Noro kicking around in their stash? I got one more ball at Simply Fibers. I think I'll just knit this one a little bit at a time, as I can find new colors of Noro on sale. If anyone wants to cash in a ball or two of their Noro Kureyon stash, let me know!
Exhibit 2: Silk Shrug, Blue Sky Alpacas pattern
I did not go into the store intending to buy yarn for a new sweater. But... I had a discount to use, and it is really cute, and the yarn is so pretty... I just couldn't resist. I've got the size 4 Addi circular already, so hopefully I will get gauge and get going!
Exhibit 3: Sensational Knitted Socks, Charlotte Schurch
My LYS has a monthly sock knitting club called the Cold Feet Sock Club that is using this book as the basis for all its projects. Plus, it's Socktoberfest, who can resist a new sock knitting book? I've read very good things about this book, but I'll write up my impressions after I get a chance to look through it really well.
Posted by zarah at October 24, 2006 6:24 AM
Comments
Love the noro blanket... it's kicking around for me too. And that swingy shrug is lovely. You know how I feel about the SKS book... essential reference for me. What a fun haul!
Posted by: Ann at October 24, 2006 8:38 AM
Jenna is working on that blanket - and I love it!!
Can't wait to see Cambridge :)
Posted by: Lolly at October 24, 2006 9:10 AM
After you've been working on Cambridge for months and months, it makes sense that you want to get some new goodies.
Yay, lizard ridge! It's so pretty. I'm working on it in pieces just like you. Are you going to try to incorporate any specific color palette?
Posted by: Jenna at October 24, 2006 10:19 AM
I'm planning on making Lizsrd Ridge too! Have you seen the Kureyon club over at yarniverse?
Posted by: Jennifer at October 24, 2006 10:37 AM
Hi Zarah,
Cool new stash. And good for you for finishing the Cambridge Jacket! My husband was out of town for 2 days so I got some work done on his jacket, but I still have two full sleeves to go. I'll be interested in hearing how you deal with the zipper. I have never installed a zipper so I'm a bit leery of how'll it go.
Re: Silk Shrug. I did that as a sample for my LYS. What color of Alpaca & Silk did you choose?
Posted by: connie at October 24, 2006 3:15 PM
You have lots of good options! I love that shrug though...nice choice there :)
Posted by: Sarah at October 24, 2006 6:47 PM
I love the Lizard Ridge. I can't wait to knit it!
Posted by: Janice at October 25, 2006 2:37 PM
That Shrug is ultra cute. I have been LYShopping on ebay lately. Have to update the blog I know, you are giving me inspiration to do so.
Posted by: Paloma at October 25, 2006 2:43 PM
I just bought that book! I think it's really going to help me venture into socks more.
I've been working on the Lizard Ridge (or the Limp Lizard as my friend refers to it) and it's fun.
Posted by: Macoco at October 25, 2006 2:56 PM
Oh dear. Those projects look fabulous. I can't wait to see how the shrug turns out.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 26, 2006 11:09 AM
What a tantalizing photo of your knitting store haul!
Posted by: Theresa at October 27, 2006 6:31 AM
Great haul! Can't wait to see your shrug it looks gorgeous. you'll love SKS, its a great book
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at October 27, 2006 11:35 AM
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