Yummy Yarn

I caved. You know I had to. When confronted with such an amazing variety of yummy yarns, I couldn't help myself. I convinced hubby to take me to KnitWit. I had been to their website and was sufficiently tempted by the big name expensive and colorful yarns to want to sink my hands into them in person. I had the chance to do so on Sunday and I could have stayed for hours, touching and squeezing and cuddling the yarn. So many familiar names that I've read and dreamed about but have never seen. You might think that yarn stores are a typical sight in naturally cold state like Maine. You would be wrong. Those of us that live rurally have to travel for miles to find a decent store that carries something other than Red Heart or Peaches 'n Cream. I have to plan for a trip to the yarn store, which means, hubby has to come with me and watch the baby while I shop. Not so fun for any of us. In any case, I am the proud new owner of two skeins of sock yarn. Trekking XXL in a lovely variegation of browns, olives, golds and grays, 75% superwash new wool and 25% nylon ($16.50) and Trekking Hand Art in Irland 508 colorway, a beautiful handpainted transition from green to gray to light gray, 75% superwash new wool and 25% nylon ($19.95). OUCH! Let me just say again, OUCH! At least I'll get matching socks out of each skein...whew. Unfortunately my pictures don't do them justice. You can find them, however, on the KnitWit website. On a scale of 5 stars, I'd give KnitWit a solid 4. Wonderful place with smiling, happy people and smiling, happy customers like myself - digging their hands into fluffy piles of luscious, yummy yarns.

BTW, I didn't mention, both yarns are for gift socks - at least I get to play with them for a little while before their lovely softness is gone from my presence. XXL is for my wonderful SIL who has been dying for a pair of handmade socks for years. Hand Art is for my loving, tolerant, amazing hubby who deserves them for no other reason than he loves me.

BTW, I'm looking for a ball winder and, maybe, a swift if the price is reasonable. Feel free to leave a comment or two!

On another note, I'm turning 39 this week. I say it's my first 39, since I'll stay a lovely 39 for the rest of the next decade. I think I'll just mark the 9's...39...49...59, etc. When I was 18 I thought everyone over the age of 35 was old. I don't feel old and I hope I don't look old. No serious lines or wrinkles yet and I'll thank those of you who know me not to mention the gray that I keep hidden away!

My beautiful new car has finally been christened. Her name is Agatha after my favorite mystery maven, the grande dame Agatha Christie. I can't tell you how much the name fits the car! I knew it was right when I mentioned it out loud. Hubby thinks I'm nuts but is willing to go along with it. Did I mention how much I love this man!!!

Anyway, got to run. I'd like to take a shower before LD wakes up...I'm getting a little game-y with all the outdoor activity we've been doing!! Ha ha ha!!!

Until next time, Happy Knitting and/or Happy Reading!