Therapy

I've been shopping.

Want to see what's in the bags?  Of course you do!

Let's break it down:

12 balls of Debbie Bliss Merino Aran for Sam's jumper.  I had to buy 11 of one dye-lot and one of another, as John Lewis is doing a stock take of their 'winter' yarns and won't have another order in until the end of the month.  It's a pretty good match, but just to be sure, I'll do both of the cuffs in the odd dye-lot so any mismatch will look deliberate.

This is a lot of DK cotton for my knitting class.  I teach an after school knitting class for Year 2 and 3 children once a week.  This term we are going to be making bags, so I figured cotton would be good as it won't droop too much.  Up until now they've only knitted with acrylic so it will be interesting to see what they think of this.  I tried to pick lots of bright colours that will appeal to young children.  I am going to wait and see what their favourites are before going and getting more.

A board with magnets, for following charts (and written patterns too, I suppose) and some 4mm dpns.  Liberty were selling very cute short 3mm dpns, which I did pick up, but then remembered that I don't actually use 3mms for sock knitting, so I made myself put them back.

I finished seaming Hourglass yesterday evening and I've been wearing her ever since, except for the time I was in bed.  I love her.  I really should give her a wash and press, but I just can't take her off.

I've decided that this weekend will be dedicated to a few small projects before starting on Sam's jumper next week.  This is what I have planned:

1.    Wrist warmers for my sister in Kureyon

2.    Hat for Toby's brother's girlfriend in Plaid

3.    Rockstar Junior for Josie

4.    Finish Sock 2 of Toby's socks

I figure the wrist warmers can be done tonight, no problem.  The hat needs to be finished by Sunday, so I'll do that tomorrow.  As for the rest, we'll just have to see.

Comments

[ronke]

Welcome to TypePad. I moved here on New Year's Day - and it's much easier to work with than Blogger!

I envy your Liberty and John Lewis sales haul - Compared to the summer sale I thought Liberty was a disappointment this time round. I found the magnetic holder invaluable especially when knitting from complicated charts.

Ronke

[ronke]

Welcome to TypePad. I moved here on New Year's Day - and it's much easier to work with than Blogger!

I envy your Liberty and John Lewis sales haul - Compared to the summer sale I thought Liberty was a disappointment this time round. I found the magnetic holder invaluable especially when knitting from complicated charts.

Ronke

[Karen]

Wow...now that is a good shopping day! Enjoy!

[dawn]

lucky you, stash enhancement! I'm trying to stop buying as much stash (except if absolutely necessary). So I'll look at yours!

Dawn :)

[patti]

oh, you yarn ho! I am jealous- I am on a self-imposed yarn diet. I started a month ago. I am breaking it today to buy 1 skein of hot pink yarn, my sen wants some hot pink mitts.
That magnet board is a GREAT thing. I am working my first lace pattern, and that would be GREAT to use. Right now I am doing the post it note thing, but that is so much neater. I may have to find one of those for myself! Have a great week!