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Knitting Friday
Hanging head in shame, I'll admit I'm going out for Black Friday. But....but.....but, only to get gas in my car, pick up a free pizza and go to A.C. Moore. Why? You ask. Well, I need gas in my car, I got the free pizza coupon when I bought a booster magazine at a football game, and A.C. Moore has a first-time ever 40% off all regular items until 1 pm.
Oh, and DH has a Staples coupon, which is right on the way.
I do have a very, very, very slight justification for going to A.C. Moore: I need simple knitting supplies and they are usually so cheap ($1 to $5) that I save their regular 40% off one item coupon for a more expensive item. Now, I can get a bunch of stuff and save. And then there's the pizza. The shop is in the same area (never been there before) and who can let a free pizza coupon expire as it will on 11/31/12. (No, that is not a typo.)
The only other shopping I'm even considering is Cyber Monday at Knit Picks, which may be a bust, or not.
Not much to share today. I'm still working on my toke stitch top. That is a neat pattern and so easy to memorize (4 rows) but it's taking me forever. First, I made it too big, then I made it too small; now I hope like Goldilocks I got it right this time.
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| #1 wool of 1.2 oz |
I'm still tweaking the shawl pattern from last week. I found this purple wool. As you can see, it came in a lot of pieces and only weighed 1.2 oz. But it was wool, scratchy wool, and it spliced well. The weight is heavy fingering or light sports. I used my Ubiquitous Shawl pattern and an N hook and got this:
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| #2 Unblocked |
Unblocked, it measured 41" from tip to tip and 10" at the center. I think this one is going to need a very, very long conditioner soak to remove the scratchiness. But I think I'll get something at least 1/2 larger in length and width which will make it very wearable as a scarf.
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| #3 All the wool I had |
If I'm successful with such a little piece of yarn (and that ball on the right is pretty small), it means I can go on a scarf making frenzy. And I would much rather work off small amounts of yarn in simple projects and not work them into lengthy, big afghan-type creations.
OK, this is a short posting today since I have succumbed to the succubus of today's shopping bargains. But let me leave you with a shawl pattern I'm eyeing:
It's called Dinner at the Eiffel Tower and it's on Ravelry. I don't usually like crescent/half circle shawls because most are just a lace border with loads of stockinette. But Jessie added a lot of interest to her pattern which makes it special.
And finally, I can't wish you (or me) Happy Shopping today because do I think Black Friday shopping is insane. But I do hope, every thing you buy brings you tons of enjoyment since we all need some joy in our lives.
Happy Knitting. See you next week.
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