Wasn't that sweet?

Around 7pm there were 3 of us sitting around knitting last night. Myself, Amy and Abigail. A woman came up to us and asked if we take yarn donations. Of course we do! Heck, we can make some cool things to give to charities, or even get new knitters started on some of this stuff. As they say, free yarn is great yarn!

So she is happy to hear this, and we try to get her to come and hone her skills next week if she really wants to learn more than rectangles. We're a helpful bunch. She comes back to our table after ordering her pastries and asks if we like chocolate. Hello? Is the pope Catholic? We nod, not knowing what to say. I mean, its not like we knew what was going on (okay, that could just be me being dense), or if we had a hint, she already bribed us with free yarn. That's pretty much enough for a knitter. She comes back to our table with 2 yummy chocolate "rum" balls. I think that's what they were. They were tasty, and it was very very kind of her. Did I mention that they were tasty? Mmmm! And huge! Sheesh.

So not only is it nice to meet new people, its really nice when they bribe you with free yarn and chocolate. Hehehe. A new friend!

Hopefully, I can pass on the good karma.

You know what sucks?

When you sucker your husband into going to Half Moon Bay for dinner, getting there way early before your reservation, and having the yarn shop closed.

Doh!

It closed early, just that one day. Figures.

Oh, then having a 30% off coupon at Borders and them not having the book you want. Then going through the Saturday AND Sunday paper and not getting a Michaels ad, with the 40% off coupon to buy the damn book there.

Its funny, we went to the county fair, and I've heard rumours of other fairs having wool sales (I'm always shopping for others, hehe), and ours doesn't. At least I got to pet bunnies.

Yesterday was very unknitty.

Info

For all thos Kool Aid Dyers...

You probably know what it looks like but its a good reference to have I believe.

Not going to happen.

Well, I need to go down to a size 4 or 3 needle for the Silk Camisole. I don't have those in circs, so I'm putting it off. Instead, I found I got gauge for Soleil (kinda, depends on how I measure and the axis of the earth in accordance to Jupiter). So I'll make Soleil instead. Naaa! :P

I got my order from Hello Knitty and feel kinda dirty. Oh, everything was great (and I would tell you what I got but I'd have to kill you, most of it was for my secret pal) but I feel weird ordering from Hello "Knitty" as I work for the big mouthless cat. And uh, they use her image without permission, and I'm supposed to crack down on that. Copyright stuff, you know. So they reproduce the big mouthless cat, without permission, and well, that's bad.

So ignorance is bliss, I mean, who checks knitting sites for the big mouthless cat? Besides me? Ya, well, customer service was great, so I'm turning a blind eye.

Bummer

Unfortunately, a book you ordered is no longer available at CRAFTERS CHOICE:

KNITTING ON THE EDGE
by Nicky Epstein

SIMPLE KNITS WITH A TWIST
by Erika Knight

Bummer. I know I'll pick up Knitting on the Edge soon, but I was pretty happy about getting it for 50% off. Figures. I could always use my Borders coupon I got on Tuesday. I think Ben has a 30% off one.

I've been hurty lately (damn arms) so not knitting much. I only did about a half dozen rows when I was out on Tuesday.

To cheer me up I got Vintage Knits in the mail today. Its one of those books where I love to look at it, but honestly can't say I'll make anything out of it. I got it used, so I don't feel so bad. I WISH they had schematics so I don't have to read through the whole patterns to see if they have waist shaping. I'm sure I'll make something out of it eventually, if I ever have a 36" bust or feel the need to have something ultra tight on me.

Wait, Shannon have her boobs pop out? Never! Damn high necklines make it hard to show cleavage!

Cut OFF.

Okay, you know that whole relation between PMS and spending money. I'm so blaming everything on that. Can't stuff my face? Well then, I'll shop!

Oopsie!

I bought 2 patterns from Rowan. Hey, $.85 euros each, better than the whole magazine right?


Red Hot. Sexy. Mmm.


Pagan. It has sleeve and collar options. Okay, I didn't need it, but its cute!!

Then I went to Crafters Choice because I haven't been in awhile. Oops.

-Simple Knits with a Twist (hey, it was $5.99. I can't not buy a knitting book that's less than $6, its illegal!)
-The Forgotten Arts & Crafts (been in my cart forever)
-Knitting On the Edge (got it for 50% off)
-Knitting Over the Edge (50% off again)

I can't leave well enough alone. Plus, I'm being billed for the books. So I went to Rebecca-online to find out when I can get my next Rebecca fix. What? A special magazine is out? The internet is my friend, and I got that one, AND #30 which isn't due out until the 17th.





*dies* England gets 2 thumbs up from me mate!

To top of my day of spending, I think I'll buy the Fall Vogue Knitting magazine. I like Annie's sweater, hopefully the pattern will be easier to read than the Silk Corset.

Irish Hiking Scarf

Here is my lovely washed out photo :) The Irish Hiking Scarf made of Lionbrand Babysoft Yarn in Lavender. Verdict: Cables are fun, acrylic cables aren't all that beautiful, and its a bit short, but cute anyway.

A great way to use leftover yarn mind you!

WTF

Okay, WTF is up with Pinky????

Is that the most retarded MALE hat ever or is it just me? I don't even think my flaming gay male friends would wear that. Even the LARPers (live action role players) backed away with a glint of fear in their eyes.

Dear Knitty, I love you usually (this issue did suck ass however), and I understand you are free, but if you want me to pay for a subscription I will if you cut out all that fucking cr@p you are publishing. Is this all you can give us? A retarded gnome hat? At least I didn't bash the useless drawstring bag. I'd take 10 of those before that gimpy submission.

Finito, SIL Socks

I finished them off on Friday or Saturday, I can't remember. Working with the Cascade Fixation is really nice!

Next is Brother Inlaws socks. Those are blue varigated and no coloured heels/toes. Should be a walk in the park as soon as I find a good plain pattern for the right gauge. I could always use one of those sock calculator thingers. Oh, that's the easy way ;)

Dammit.

Knitpicks has new yarns.

Bastards.

*sigh*