I love shopping with OPM for OPY: my coworker D. asked me to buy some yarn for him (yes! I can fondle yarn without guilt OR adding to my stash!) since he wants to make himself a scarf. My mission (which I so decided to accept) was to buy some dark green and brown wool sufficient for a muffler, preferably in superwash. My budget (i.e., his money) a la Project Runway was $30. (He didn't have smaller bills.)
Plus, I wanted to check out Seaport Yarn's new digs -- yes, that's how stringently I was avoiding temptation: I didn't even know they had moved in February. Duh! (I'll have to post some photos for you folks who have moved away and left me. *sob* [heh])
So anyway, I couldn't find a nice dark, kelly/forest green in their stock of Encore, Galway, Lamb's Pride, etc. (don't worry -- they still have a gigantic selection: I just had a specific shade in mind) until the ever helpful Margaret Who's A Grandma (as opposed to my friend Margaret Who's A Newlywed) who works there suggested Aussi Wool, which is soft and a good value @ $7 for 200 yds. in worsted weight. Not superwash,
but then D. is a member of the other team (i.e., he knows how to care for fabrics, neh?) so that was fine.
I bought a hank of chocolate (#23) and oak moss (#42) both of which I think are delicious. I partied with my ball-winder while watching my Tivo'd episode of the Dancing With The Stars finals.
Meanwhile, back on my own knitting frontier, I am trundling along on future great-nephew #2's cardigan, using a bag of Filatura Lanarota Summer Soft yarn I inherited from my coworker Sally. Someone else posted their FO on their blog using the same type and color of yarn, so you can get the idea.
Here's a shot of my progress to date (started last Thursday) and boy, do I love the new Knitpicks wooden harmony needles, which I am severely tempted to complete the set.
Plus, I wanted to check out Seaport Yarn's new digs -- yes, that's how stringently I was avoiding temptation: I didn't even know they had moved in February. Duh! (I'll have to post some photos for you folks who have moved away and left me. *sob* [heh])
So anyway, I couldn't find a nice dark, kelly/forest green in their stock of Encore, Galway, Lamb's Pride, etc. (don't worry -- they still have a gigantic selection: I just had a specific shade in mind) until the ever helpful Margaret Who's A Grandma (as opposed to my friend Margaret Who's A Newlywed) who works there suggested Aussi Wool, which is soft and a good value @ $7 for 200 yds. in worsted weight. Not superwash,
but then D. is a member of the other team (i.e., he knows how to care for fabrics, neh?) so that was fine.I bought a hank of chocolate (#23) and oak moss (#42) both of which I think are delicious. I partied with my ball-winder while watching my Tivo'd episode of the Dancing With The Stars finals.
Meanwhile, back on my own knitting frontier, I am trundling along on future great-nephew #2's cardigan, using a bag of Filatura Lanarota Summer Soft yarn I inherited from my coworker Sally. Someone else posted their FO on their blog using the same type and color of yarn, so you can get the idea.
Here's a shot of my progress to date (started last Thursday) and boy, do I love the new Knitpicks wooden harmony needles, which I am severely tempted to complete the set.
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