Another grey, wet day here...but that is better than we thought. We were supposed to get more ice last night, but all we got was rain which is fine with me. The roads were empty this morning thanks to it being Presidents' Day, so my drive into work was easy-peasy.
And just like that, another weekend is in the books. And it was a fine one. Saturday was beautiful - sunny and blue skies. I met up with Dee for a bit of retail therapy, stash enhancement, coffee and knitting. First stop was to Stitch Central - a new-to-me shop. It is lovely! All you quilters out there would go nuts with their fabrics. The yarn is not bad either - lol. Next we headed to Twist - a great shop near New Hope. I exercised some restraint and don't think I got too much for visiting two (!!) shops.
A couple skeins of fun yarn, some DPN protectors and the latest issue of "Laine."
We grabbed a bite of lunch at a very nice cafe in Peddler's Village and then headed over to the coffee shop for sipping and knitting...and chatting. I actually started the toe decrease on my first Sunday Swing sock! And finished it up that night as well as casting on for sock #2!!
The yarn is dark and it is hard to see the pattern, but it's there and the first one fits perfectly. The ribbing for #2 is complete and (hopefully) I'll be able to start the leg tonight. Yesterday I just worked on Fletcher's cowl which I had to rip out and then start again on smaller needles. So far, so good (fingers and knitting needles crossed). Sunday was also filled with chores - laundry and grocery shopping.
I'm hoping for an easy week with knitting time at work (Hitchhiker) and wishing you all a wonderful week.
That sounds like a very nice weekend, Vera! Friends and yarn shops and knitting and taking-care-of-business chores, too. A good mix of fun and git-r-dun! XO
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with all the sock progress, your restraint at two yarn shops, plus getting chores done! I hope you have a great week with plenty of Hitchhiker time!
ReplyDeleteOur weather came in the form of snow... woke up to another few inches this morning. But... at least it's not ice!
ReplyDeleteThe sock looks great! and I love the new acquisitions!
Still waiting on the snow they promised us for Saturday that ruined my weekend plans with the Grands. Now they say Wednesday?
ReplyDeleteLove that new yarn. Trekking is one of my faves.
Trekking?! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour new yarn is beautiful. I’ve heard of the Trekking yarn and would like to try it someday. I’m still jealous of the time you get to spend with Dee. It must be so much fun for the two of you and to have so many yarn shops to choose from! We only have two that I know of within a 50 mile radius. The socks are looking wonderful. Take care and stay warm. Blessings, Betsy
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at the variety and quality of LYS (including all sorts of stitching) you have close by! and I love that you visit them ... and give us a little peek into their wares! It was supposed to rain here today. all day. but it was sunny. somehow unexpected sun feels better. right?!
ReplyDeleteThe sock is so pretty in the dark shades of blue! The shopping sounds like great fun!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sock.. you are so fast! I look forward to seeing your hitchhiker again, too. How many teeth so far? LOL! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteHow fun you and Dee can meet for a little shopping. I keep looking at that magazine on the computer. The trouble is I have so many books and magazines I should knit from I hate to add another. Keep on knitting.
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky with the rain -- we got a messy mix. Luckily it was warm enough that most of it melted from the driveway and walkways -- an easy cleanup by the afternoon for DH. Nice that you got some retail and knitting therapy in. It's so nice to have those visits with friends!
ReplyDeleteI love how close you and Dee have become. A love of yarn truly binds us all together.
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