This is what happens when someone calls you wanting something.

You don’t get to finish the project you just knew you were going to get done in one night. For some reason my family has crowned me the family travel agent so I spent an hour of knitting time reserving flights for my sister Bill (it’s her nickname).

But anyway….this is the start of the shrug pattern from glampyre. I’m using 2 balls of Filatura Crosa’s Porto Cervo in Shade 50, a nice pink shade. It will be done Tuesday since I plan on surprising my friend, Miss Z, with it Wednesday. It’s just a little pick-me-up gift. She’s been a little down lately. The dating scene here has us all in a funk. (Thus the reason I have been knitting so much lately and finally have time to start my blog)

I just added my “Show and Tell” area. Take a look and see what I’ve made lately.

I’m soooo going to love this codename thing. I give everyone nicknames in real life so it will fit right in to use them here. I even call my car “Jay Etta” and my bed “my man Serta”.

Despite the rainy weather Friday, I was able to visit Knit Happens in Alexandra and StitchDC in DC. Kristine’s shop is nice and spacious with a great selection and everyone is super-helpful. I couldn’t decide on what yarn I really wanted so I bought the new Rebecca No.29 and some Regia Tip & Top Cotton. Neither of these are available in little old Raleigh.

At StitchDC, I broke down and got the Rowan No.37 and some luxurious Rowan Cashcotton DK. I really liked the StitchDC store (Capitol Hill location). They have a outdoor patio that sits between the front and back rooms. I’m sure it’s great on sunny days. They also have a great selection of non-knitting gift items for sale. Their yarn selection includes some nifty and unusual yarns including one made from silk and stainless steel.

Now for my little rant: The cost of yarn in DC is so expensive compared to NC!!! I’m sure this is the same in places like NY and CA but it was a bit of a shock to me. Now I won’t complain so much about the prices at my LYS.

I’m so proud of myself. Two posts in 2 days and pictures to boot!

It’s a funny thought how much I dislike computers since it’s what I do for a living. But that’s the reason it’s taking me so long to create a good setup for this thing. The idea of having to do HTML by hand makes me nauseaus. And after 8-9 hours sitting in front of a computer the last thing I wanted to do is come home and do more work.

And does it even really matter when no one even knows I have a blog yet anyway. I debated going with typepad but I really don’t want to pay when I know I have the attention span of a gnat when it comes to certain things. I figure if I can do this for a good six months then I can upgrade.

One day I’ll have some pictures (Have to find a hosting spot ) and all the other nifty designs. Maybe I’ll do that next weekend. But this weekend I’m headed to DC and while I’m there, I’m going visit Knit Happens in Alexandria. Hopefully I can show a little self-restraint. (Ha…that’s a laugh)