Sundial Charm

sundial, uploaded by eye.

I've been using my Big Kureyon Tote for a while now. It's quite pilly and nubbly, and my fiberholic dog ate my DeFuzzIt. I must add the sweater stone to my shopping list.

Noro-in-Big-tote

I've filled my BigKureyon Tote with more Kureyon as I've found a great new pattern for a Kureyon scarf.
I need to find a nice pattern for mittens or gloves. I suppose I can always make wrist warmers.

It's just nice to have time to knit.

Too Many WIPs

Ah well, thanks to another weekend jaunt to Knit Happens. I've increased the yarn stash and have overspent the yarn budget for next month. Now I just need to finish up some of the projects...

Sophie Bag in Noro 51. Ready for felting.
Katia shawl. 15% completed.
Furry d'Or. 60% completed. (I need more Mutine)
PBS. 75% complete. July is TOO hot for Mohair.
Anouk for Anna. 50% completed.
Stampata. 75% completed.
Black lace socks. 10% completed.

I really should take time to complete these. But the summer is too hectic, and I'm in great need of a vacation.

On the other hand. I have more Noro, and some Jo Sharp cotton to start the summer tank, I can wear this winter.

Surprise at AC Moore

WOW! I walked into the back on AC Moore today and I was astounded and the yarns they now carry. SO many colors, so little time and of course so little money. I came out with 2 skeins of some Sirdar Stampata. To make another scarf, I suppose. Very cheap, very nice.

Old Kureyon

I've decided to use my old Kureyon (#51) to try and knit up a Sophie Bag. I'm about halfway thru the bottom, thanks to the massive amounts of caffeine, I've taken in for the Holiday weekend.

I finished my Big Tote in the Big Kureyon. I've been using it a bit and it's formed some lovely wooly pills. I must remember to buy a sweater stone.

As soon as I things in my RL calm down. I'll be making regular posts.

Nirvana for Knitters

I finally made it to the another LYS in my area and I absolutely love this one. It located in Old Town Alexandria. It's just about a 5 minute drive from DC, although it took a bit longer as it seems that I head out in the midst of Rolling Thunder (all the Harleys cruising past the monuments.)

Knit Happens, 127A North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA.

It's a beautiful place, that draws you in with it's pink walls and wonderful selection of yarns. There are several comfy chairs in the front, an excellent place to peruse their vast selection of books and patterns. Quite inviting to just sit and knit.

They have an excellent selection of Noro, Colinette, (a section of wall devoted to Giotto), Rowan and so many others that caused me to stare (and drool.) They have even started their own hand dyed yarns, Laughing Lizard, and have several types ranging from thick/thin wools to soft/silky blends. And all it such vibrant colors.

The place is great and the staff is excellent. As soon as I walked in the door, they recognized my Watermelon Booga, and Noro colorway.