1. I think I owe the world an apology. I have the feeling the recent crazy, non-spring-like weather may be my fault. I'm pretty sure my actions, or lack of, have thrown the universe out of balance. I did not buy a single skein of yarn in March and I haven't set foot in my local Michael's in over three weeks.
2. As a result of #1, I thought I better get to yarn shopping and fast! Luckily Knit Picks has their Hawhorne yarns on sale and I quickly snagged a Dark Mood value pack. I absolutely love knitting with Hawthorne. The colors are so beautiful, the yarn always seems to knit up quickly, even when using fingering weight, and being able to toss it into the washing machine is just icing on the cake. Now, if I only had a clue what I should knit with my Dark Mood set. Got any suggestions?
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| fingering weight diagonal stripe blanket |
3. As much as I'd love to finish my diagonal striped blanket before the yarn arrives, I don't see that happening. I have, however, managed to knit enough decrease rows so that the stitches are no longer in danger of flying off the needle tips when I set the project down. That's a definite plus.
Linking up with Carole for today's Three on Thursday.
Oh, that yarn is stunning! I wouldn't know what to make with it though. A shawl maybe? Or a striped sweater?
ReplyDeleteStill loving that blanket!
Thanks! I've been thinking about either another Find Your Fade shawl or a Fade sweater, but that's what everyone is knitting so....
DeleteSo you're the one to blame? Good thing you went shopping - lol. I, too, love Hawthorne yarn. The Dark Mood is a lovely set - maybe a shawl of some kind?
ReplyDeleteSadly, yes - my fault! But, the yarn arrived today & despite snow last weekend, we'll be seeing 82 degrees today.
DeleteThe yarn is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It arrived today and it's even prettier in person.
DeleteI love that yarn. And I'm pleased to hear about Hawthorne yarn--I've wondered about it but now I have a better idea. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give Hawthorne a chance. It's great to knit with and budget friendly.
DeleteYour stripes are just delightful! (And you are a fast knitter!!!!)
ReplyDeleteXO
Not fast, just obsessed. :)
Deletebeautiful yarn - I haven't been yarn shopping in quite a while and maybe I need to do some shopping :)
ReplyDeleteSo maybe I can't take full blame for the weather. :) Except, the yarn arrived and we're having a sunny, 80+ degree day. Couldn't hurt for you to go yarn shopping too though.
DeleteDid I need to know that Hawthorne is on sale???
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket. Is there a pattern? I've looked on Ravelry without any luck.
No pattern but several people have asked so I'll try to get the details posted next week. As for Ravelry, I'm so far behind! I don't think I've even entered the blanket as a project.
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