I went to a yarn store today at lunch. Not a big-box craft store, but a locally-owned yarn store with fancy yarns I've only read about (on Ravelry). Don't even bother asking if I purchased something. Of course I did!
The front of the store contained a lot of needlepoint yarns and notions, but the two back rooms were dedicated to knitting and crocheting. The employees at The Black Sheep were so nice to me and helped me find the perfect yarn for my next project. I also bought some locking stitch markers (I've been using a safety pin and I'm sure that I'm going to stick myself one day) and some cable needles that match my interchangeable needles. But the best purchase was the fabulous Malabrigo yarn, which was spun into a "cake":
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| This is a cake |
It's hard to tell in the photograph but the yarn has varying shades and tones of red and should knit up very nicely. I'm planning to knit a zigzag shawl (I love those chevrons/ripples). The yarn was a ridiculously expensive purchase ($22 per cake - and I have two). But I don't regret it for a second (as long as you promise not to tell Mr. Grumpbump).
I finished the second of my crocheted chemo hats (this color scheme is a mirror image of the prior one). I like the pattern but will need use a smaller hook (size F) for my next attempt. With this hat, I tried another flower pattern, but I don't like the way it turned out (my sewing skills suck).
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| Chemo Hat |
The crochet hats can be done in one weekend - crochet is fast but it uses almost twice the yarn that similar knitting projects would use. I am currently working on a chemo cap now (tight to the skull and without a floppy brim). I picture it with a gigantic crochet flower so I'll have to track down a good pattern for one.
Finally, a picture of Ms. Delilah to make your day.....
Finally, a picture of Ms. Delilah to make your day.....
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| The Lady Delilah |
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