Entries Tagged as ‘New Yarn’

September 15, 2009

Missed Deadline and this time… an Actual vent.

Just about 2 weeks ago, I mentioned that I was waaaaay behind on a project that had a suspense date.  Well, that date has now passed! While I’m thrilled for mom and family, I am so disappointed in myself for not finishing the sleeves yet.

This time, however, my reason is not ADD knitting. [...]

June 16, 2009

Knitting Stuff I’m Thinking About

My Knitting Basket

Apart from figuring out how to tame the Stash Monster, (i.e. my ridiculous amount of yarn, needles, patterns, books and other notions) I have several things going and planned right now.  As I mentioned in a previous entry, I have signed up the the 52 Pair Plunge.  I’ve gotten almost nowhere, really, [...]

May 15, 2009

I Love Fast Service and Great Yarn!

Three days ago I ordered some Baby Ull Yarn and a Dale of Norway patternbook. It has arrived already! And this was with regular ol’ [free on orders over $50] shipping! I am so thrilled with the service I got from Larissa of WoolyBaaBaa. Every question I had, she answered promptly. [...]

May 15, 2009

I Love Fast Service and Great Yarn

Three days ago I ordered some Baby Ull Yarn and a Dale of Norway patternbook. It has arrived already! And this was with regular ol’ [free on orders over $50] shipping! I am so thrilled with the service I got from Larissa of WoolyBaaBaa. Every question I had, she answered promptly. [...]

January 13, 2009

My Knitting Basket: new yarn and needles

New Yarn and Needles
13 Jan 2009
Chief sent some knitting gift cards for Christmas this year. This is a purchase I made with the one from Patternworks. I love this yarn. It’s a soft, squishy, washable 2 ply baby wool (lace weight).
I will go on record as saying that Patternworks has a dumb [...]

March 10, 2008

Cascade Fixation

I got some Cascade Fixation in the mail today! Very interesting yarn! I chose it because it is cotton and has some elastic in it. It is really stretchy. It’s going to take some getting used to. I have to not stretch it while working with it. I’m sure [...]