Lots of things!

Well, I don’t quite know where to start, but let me warn you, today’s post is very picture heavy…
Here is some stash!

This is a mix of stuff I purchased in the US and at the Harrogate show. The pink is 100% wool in a chunky weight, which will probably go towards a pair of slippersocks (there will be a theme here. Watch out for it).
Then, we have Artyarns Candy, made infamous to me by Grumperina following her swap. It may be unlucky, but I loved the socks she made with it. And I love the elasticity of it – when I swatched up to play with it in the hotel, I really enjoyed the unique texture and colour adjusting of it. This will hopefully end up in socks too…

Next we have some Diakeito Diamusee. This stuff is like Noro Kureyon, but soooo much softer. The colours are gorgeous too – much more natural transfer than Noro. I have 3 balls of this which has no project in mind, but is enough for some more socks, or a OSW…


I also invested in some Lionbrand Landscapes, and made this 😀 Landscapes is so cosy and warm to wear, so I’m planning to get some more and make a hat to go with the scarf. Shame the Cross Hat-ch pattern isn’t free anymore, otherwise I’d be able to get a full match, but nevermind!

Now, some Harrogate stuff. This is a gorgeous felt needlecase from AK traditions. They were doing some good discounts, and I’ve wanted a needlecase for a while. It was still a bit steep, but I’ve not seen any that I’ve liked as much, and it should last, as it is vvvvv sturdy.

And open, just to give and idea of how roomy it is…

I also got this – a scarf kit from Kaalund Yarns – the colours aren’t as strong as this, but the shades are just about right.

And this – GGH Safari, a linen yarn. I was intrigued by it, so I got one ball to see what I could make with it. Not pictured except in the group pic at the top was some Alpaca Select 4 ply in black to go with the charcoal I bought for the Union Market sweater… Yay!

As well as all the purchasing, I’ve done some finishing… Here is a pic of my completed (with mistakes) Lace Leaf Pullover from Loop-d-loop. This was a fab pattern to follow, and the yarn was just luscious to knit with. I wore it to work on Thursday, and was cosy all day (work can be horrendously chilly sometimes). The only problem I have is that the yarn pilled within an hour of being at work, and is leaving bits of itself all over the place. I won’t be able to wear it at work again because of the pilling, but at least I can wear it in public without feeling like it looks a lot like a hand knit. I haven’t found a button yet for the collar, so it looks a little lopsided. I’d definitely make this again, but perhaps having worn it, I’d choose a different yarn. Rowan have some suggestions for substituting Polar, so I may try one of those another time when I’ve used up some of the stuff I’ve got now!

Thank goodness for finishing stuff! I still have the cable socks to finish from IK as a gift for Christmas for someone (shhh), Clapotis, Blackberry from Knitty, and some hand warmers, but this is one project less 😀
After all that, the laptop is overheating my knees, so I’ll go and pester Craftster with pics later on when I’ve cooled off. Phew!