Noro Newbie

I had heard of Noro quite a while ago and then saw it at my local fancy yarn boutique.  I held it, squeezed it and mooshed it in my hands...it was quite nice.  Until I saw the price for one skein.  Nicey, but pricey... never mind, Noro could wait.

That is until last summer when I decided to pop into the same fancy yarn boutique one day.  The lovely store owner pointed out to me the small clearance section in the back.  Lo and behold, way down at the bottom, hidden by piles of skeins, was a full bag of 10 skeins of Noro Taiyo in the same dyelot.  $50 for all of it.  Ooohhh what a deal :-)

So here I am a year later, knitting with Noro for the first time and enjoying it immensely. 

The fiber is a combination of cotton, silk and nylon.  Despite the Fall/Winter-ish colors, it's actually lightweight and comfortable to knit with during these warm days of Summer.

It's fun to see the striping take place...and the funky colors unfold...you don't really know what you're going to get.

The plan is a poncho...basic stockinette stitch in a rectangle layout, then sewn up the sides leaving an opening for your head.  Or it may become a simple wrap.  We'll see what it feels like when all is done...

Have a great end of the week!  Maybe you'll discover something new to try :-)

Remembrance...and Ripples

To those who served and died for our country, I send gratitude for their duty on this Memorial Day.  My father served during WW II and my husband's father served in Korea and two tours in Vietnam.  They've physically left us, but never will our family forget.

A couple weeks ago I began a new project - my first ripple blanket.  It has been on my wish list forever and I got a mean bug to just do it!

My selected colors from Lion Brand in my favorite basket.

 

Had to get that requisite photo of the stash before starting!

After looking at a few ripple patterns, I went with Lucy's because in the end I just liked it and it's easy.  I'm about 20 rows in and completely love the feel of it.  This one's going to be all mine :-)

We face a busy week of ceremonious activities for end-of-the-school-year, yippee!  Oh, and I started a knitting/crochet club, double-yippee!

Until next time, have a good first week of June.  The countdown to Summer begins :-)

Gratitude

I'm thankful for...

• Hubby dearest :: my rock and BFF
• Dearest Son #1 :: The source of much light and laughter in our home
• Dearest Son #2 :: Our angel...quiet and reserved, always in a state of calm when things are crazy
• Sonny, Cher & Squirt :: Who see only the good in us and love unconditionally
• My family and friends
• My new blog community whose ideas and projects provide me with creative inspiration daily
• My faith

My cup runneth over...

Enjoy your bounty and blessings.  Happy Thanksgiving :-)

Imagine

...the possibilities.  I so enjoy yarn shops and all the endless colors.  My own collection has grown because I can never resist adding to it when I visit my favorite yarn places.  Here's a peek at some of my stash...


Sugar & Cream 100% Cotton



Hap'i 100% Tanguis Cotton and Jo Sharpe Aran

Hmmm...what to create with all this fiber goodness?  I'm joyfully overwhelmed with the possibilities.

I wish you yarn abundance and joy today :-)

Lovely Old Things

I love old things.  Like this beautiful little Victorian cylinder desk from one of my favorite antique shops.  It has drawers and cubbies to hold all my knitting and crochet supplies, especially my yarn stash.  Even has a cool pull-out writing surface which accommodates my netbook perfectly.  I wonder where this lovely desk sat before it found its place in my home?  Who owned this before me and what letters have they written here? 

 






Beautiful home for my yarns








        Perfect for blogging :-)