Knitting This Week

6:00 AM

It's Wednesday again and that means it is time for the weekly yarn along.  I'm joining with Ginny and everyone to share yarn and books.  It has been a busy couple of weeks for me and my knitting projects have taken a back burner to life!

This past Sunday I finished up the left front of the purple sweater (the one that I ripped out a couple of weeks ago) and was very excited that I was close to the making up, but then realized that I still had to knit the sleeves... Ugh.  The deadline for turning in handmade items for the silent auction is Saturday.  I have let the coordinator know that while I will not make that deadline, I am close to finishing.

I got some money for Christmas.  I bought yarn.  The blue, white, red and yellow yarn will be Colorado hats.  Bryan wants one and I may make one for myself.  I will probably also make one for my brother.  I've got two patterns- one is a knit pattern and the other is a crochet pattern.  I like both of them and may do both.

And look at this gorgeous yarn!  This was a total splurge from Fancy Tiger here in Denver.  It is from the Meow Collection from Ancient Arts Fiber Collection.  The color is Calico!  I bought the fingering weight yarn and I plan on turning it into socks!  (Shocking I know).  
 I have not started it yet, but this is my new book.  Stephen White is a local Boulder author.  His main character is psychologist Alan Gregory.  This is actually the last book of the Alan Gregory series.  I really like this series since it takes place in my home town.  I love knowing exactly where the landmarks are!
Happy Yarn Along Wednesday!

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7 comments

  1. I love reading books that are set in places that you know. We have three local WI authors that I love for that reason: Jerry Apps, Jess Riley, and Michael Perry.

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  2. pretty yarns for hats and I love your splurge :)

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  3. Very pretty Christmas yarn for hats, but that Calico yarn is just divine and will make beautiful socks.
    How thrilling to have met Robert [or Bob as his friends call him ;)] I have been a fan forever!

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  4. New yarn! Fun fun! I love all the vibrant colors you chose and that Calico is really beautiful!

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  5. I like reading books that take place in your own town. Very nice yarn splurge! I have heard Fancy Tiger is an amazing place.

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  6. is this the year of the hats and no one told me??? seems all my blog friends are hat-knitting!!! You've got some great colors to work with!!! have fun!

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  7. I also really enjoy reading books that have a familiar sense of place. As a Canadian, and fan of the Eastern Townships in Quebec, I love reading Louise Penny. :-)

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