Yarn was the last thing I needed to be buying but I’ve had a stressful couple of days. Nothing bad, but news I didn’t want to hear, though I knew it was probably coming . . and what better way to cheer myself up than order a bit of yarn! I had a store credit and a discount code from Eat, Sleep, Knit, so I figured now was as good a time as any to order some yarn.
I ordered Malabrigo Dos Tierras to make Nightshift. That’s a pattern I had seen, liked, walked away, went back and decided not to get. Then I saw one on Instagram that someone had made and I loved it so I bought the pattern, not sure what yarn I would use. Dos Tierras is on Power Boost (50%) at ESK this month so I chose that. The pattern calls for DK weight, though quite a few people are using Rios which is worsted.
I also ordered Dos Tierras in the color Plomo to make Glymur. I’m kinda liking poncho type things these days. I have a couple of them and they’ve been nice this winter.
Last, I ordered Drama by Claudia Handpainted Yarn to make a summer T-shirt or something similar to a T-shirt. There are several patterns that I want to make but I was thinking about Morning Sky.
I’m pretty happy with the projects I’ve finished so far this year and am excited about the things yet to make.
Cinda Moulds says
Morning Sky in that color will be gorgeous. Please make it and show us how it turns out.
sharkiecat says
I clicked on morning sky to see what it looked like and what do you know, its already in my favorites. I think I double like it 🙂
Stephani in N. TX says
Thank you for all your Ravelry references Judy. I love to look them over on Rav, can’t tell you how many I’ve bought and/or knit – lots!
DonnainKS says
Showing my ignorance here…..what does Power Boost mean at ESK?
Nelle Coursey says
I know you don’t do Wal-Mart but they have some new knitting magazines. One is Interweave Knits and the other is Creative Knitting. The Creative Knitting has a yellow poncho on the front cover that has lace on the bottom. It is made with a cotton blend (I think) and it is very pretty! I am going to try to make one of these but I don’t want mine to be as big as they say to make it. There is also a cardigan and a shell in there that I want to try to make. Wish me luck!! LOL
Liz says
Love Nightshift, wish I knew how to knit.