Thursday, September 25, 2014
Things that found their way home to ME!
Forgive me friends for I have sinned. I bought yarn last week that came earlier this week that is so pretty and yummy that I think I'm gonna let myself be tempted again and purchase more yarn from tomorrow's update!
Ashiepoo22 (aka Ashley) of Nomadic Yarns is a major enabler. I follow her on Instagram where she posts lots of adorable pictures and also lots of yarn yumminess. Well, I've been logging in and out of her Etsy store for the past couple of weeks looking enviously at Flicker (on the left). Last Friday, she had a shop update and posted on IG as well because she had ready to ship skeins of Halloween colors. Well, I've been really tempted to knit Halloween socks since I've been seeing lots of pictures EVERYWHERE! of beautiful Halloween socks. So I went and checked out the update and kinda fell in love with Tricks and Treats (on the right). I firmly believe that if I am going to fall off, I might as well go diving head first so I bought both skeins. And then she posted pictures this week of items that will be included in tomorrow's shop update and I've fallen head over heels for one skein-so yes, I will almost definitely be buying more yarn when I am supposed to be on a yarn diet.
Definitely not as pretty but still very exciting are these blocking boards and T-pins from Michael's. My blocker (aka bestie who also knits) moved to a town about 30-40 minutes away (on a good day) so unfortunately I can no longer use and abuse her as my own personal blocker. I've been looking for blocking things for awhile even before she moved, but I guess I just happened to get lucky the other day as these were the only four blocking boards at Michael's. I'm crossing my fingers for them-although I actually have to finish something that needs blocking to make a decision. As well, I am contemplating getting sock blockers-anyone have a set they absolutely love? Or absolutely loathe? I would really love to hear from y'all before purchasing. :)
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I used to work with Ashley when she lived in Philadelphia - she was an enabler from the get-go - but those yarns of hers are irresistible!!
ReplyDeleteHehehe-I've hidden them away from myself until I get a few things off the needles…but they are so very, very tempting!
DeleteI have some sock blockers I bought from Knit Picks a few years ago. They come in really handy when I wash my hand knit socks since I don't finish socks nearly as quickly :)
ReplyDeleteOoh! I was looking at the KnitPicks ones-they seem pretty sturdy and I like that they are sold as a set rather than having to buy two separate blockers. Thanks for the response!
DeleteTricks and treats yarns…..oh how fun ! I may have to knit some too
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to cast them on tomorrow :)
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