Thursday, September 16, 2004

Stash Enhancement Expedition

Had a bit of stash acquisition yesterday - heheh… I found this really nice cotton, Classic Elite Pure and Simple.  It’s a sport weight and I could easily separate the strands if I wanted to - but I think I’ll work it just as it is.  This will probably become a tablecloth.

This pale olive/beige isn’t a color I would ordinarily go for, but with the cream as contrast, it should be fine and I’m thinking this would make a beautiful table cover - probably crocheted.  It would be nice with my dishes too :)

I also acquired these:

For me, size 7 needles are perfect for the Waterspun yarn.  I do have size 7 metal DPNs, but the Waterspun also loves the birch needles - and so do I.  And since I have determined that I am going to make the next pair of mittens on DPNs, there was only one solution - to purchase some Brittanys.  I know, poor me, eh?

And we have a bit of poncho progress to report - but nothing spectacular.  I’m hoping to finish this side over the weekend.  This week has been a bit hectic so the knitting has kind of gotten short shrift :(.

I stopped at Trader Joe’s last night for coffee.  For those of you who have this alternative grocery in your areas, I pass this along.  They have nice, big, canvas bags (with their logo stamped on each side, natch...) for about $2.00.  Perfect project bags, sturdy and spacious.  I picked one up with my coffee and will be going back for more.

And of course more bags means I can get more yarn for more projects.  Right guys?  Right?

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1. You will LOVE your Brittany DP’s. I prefer them to the Clover. I just started some mitten last night. I am making them on 2 circular like I do my socks. This will be an expermiment when I ge to the thumb gusset. The cotton yarn is lovely. That will make a gorgeous tablecloth.

   Posted by Maureen  on  09/16  at  10:00 AM
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2. Only you could somehow make a trip to Trader Joe’s be about knitting!  :-)

   Posted by Ryan  on  09/16  at  11:44 AM
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3. i just love my brittany needles- regretably, some of the critters find they make exquisite toothpicks so i have several rather shredded ones (they still look nice ‘on display’ with the points of shame hidden)- the brittany crochet hooks are quite comfy too-

   ah, i can enjoy your stash enhancement without the pain in the pocketbook it would cause if i was adding to my already almost over-abundant stash- of course, no matter how much yarn i already have, when i see what others have i immediately think i need some of it too- probably a good thing there isn’t a real lys for well over 150 miles and even walmart and hobby lobby are 65 miles away- umm, i just might click over to elann and see what’s available though-

   pink poncho- yeah!!!

   stay happy-

   Posted by  on  09/16  at  12:12 PM
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4. Poor you, forced to buy some Brittany needles - you must be devastated lol.

   Posted by Pamela  on  09/16  at  12:51 PM
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5. Maureen - I can’t wait to cast on for the mittens!  I have a few pairs of straight Brittany needles that I love - which is why I went for the DPNs :)

   Posted by Robbyn  on  09/16  at  04:13 PM
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6. Ryan - You would prefer, maybe, skeet shooting?  Really - I just went in for coffee!  Really!!  Hehehe…

   Posted by Robbyn  on  09/16  at  04:14 PM
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7. Barb - My critters hav shown no interest in my wooden needles - but they did gnaw the tips of my bamboos.

   The stash enhancement was lovely, but it was closeout, bargain-bin stuff marked down to practically nothing.  I haunt this particular place because some surprising stuff shows up in their get-rid-of-it box from time to time.  Indulgence without guilt - who could ask for more?

   Posted by Robbyn  on  09/16  at  04:20 PM
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8. Pam - Yep, just devastated :) Hur, hur, hur....

   Posted by Robbyn  on  09/16  at  04:22 PM
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9. I like my Brittany dpns, too.  I’ve used them a few times to make felted hats and the i-cord for my Booga bag.  Hope you enjoy yours!

   Posted by Laura  on  09/16  at  07:41 PM
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10. Laura - I expect to enjoy the hell out of them! :)

    Posted by Robbyn  on  09/16  at  09:56 PM
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