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Still plugging away at my Nuit (Soleil). Unfortunately today I had more work to do so I couldn’t do much knitting much less carry the cone around just in case. BR thought I was crazy and said so last weekend when I brought the cone with us to the grocery store and park but I’ve learned my lesson — always have knitting with you because you never know when you’ll have the chance to do some! Since I started my gauge project I’ve been carrying around single balls of yarn to do gauge swatches of as well. So far no more matches, though.
Here’s an update on my yarn buying habit:’
1) No news from discountyarnsale.com. There is a thread going on about this website on Knitters’ Review — to quote Adam Sandler, it’s information that might have been helpful *yesterday*! I had no idea this company doesn’t necessarily stock items, it special orders them when you order. And I only saved $5 for the priviledge because shipping was so high. (Actually, the KR thread said that shipping costs are sometimes wrong anyway, so maybe I’ll get lucky.) Luckily it was an impulse purchase, I don’t necessarily need the yarn anytime soon, but even then I am uncomfortable with this type of transaction.
2) My 3rd black cone has been shipped from onefineyarn.com. Now I’ve really got to get Soleil (or three, or five of them) done so I can start on my 2nd cone!
3) I have 10 skeins of Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool on the way, well I paid for them today, off Ebay. Another Silk Corset? We’ll see. I haven’t even finished the first. I do think I’m going to pick it up again when I’m done with the lace part of Soleil.
4) I also have some Noro Shinano on the way that I ordered from Ebay. Here I am saying I hate Ebay and yet I’m their biggest customer! (Not by a longshot.) I am mad though that none of my stuff sells when I list it. To quote Unrest: “They still get paid when you die” — I stil have to pay for the listing even though it didn’t sell. That’s how they get you.
5) I’m also awaiting one size 5 circular needle, cost $1. If only my Denise set’s size 5 hadn’t snapped in half, I wouldn’t have even considered buying a new one.
and finally, the biggest news of all, which ties into the previous list because you know I’m waiting for a lot of yarn — I got a package today and was totally expecting it to be the Vogue Knitting magazines I traded my Debbie Bliss Special Knits for, especially since I didn’t recognize the address.
Who knew — it was my beloved Secret Pal! She moved in the past month, so I didn’t recognize even the city. I know, I really need some pictures but I’m so tired, they’ll have to wait. Suffice it to say she sent me more beading supplies (yeah!) and a copy of Cat Bordhi’s Second Magical Treasury of Knitting (sorry, I can’t remember the name exactly …). I just have to make the kitty cradle. If only BR wasn’t allergic to cats. Maybe I’ll make one for my parents’ cat! Thank you so much Secret Pal! I hope your move went well!
P.S. The person I’m spoiling is none other than Lena. Hi Lena!
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Yummmmm….silky wool! I am addicted to that stuff. I have at least 30 balls of different colorways in my stash LOL
weird,I just recently started lusting over silky wool. of course with no project in mind at all!