May 02, 2006
Happy May Day and an FO!
My mom, as I've said before, is so thoughtful and good at giving little gifts. She gave me a little "shorn" sheep and some beautiful tulips for May Day. My mom is the best at giving me little "reminders" that she loves me! Awww! Thanks Mom!
I can't believe that it's already May! Where has the Spring gone...it's almost summer! I have a feeling that this month is going to fly by. I'm going to Arizona from the 12th-17th, my friend Megan is getting married on the 19th, I'm teaching 2 classes, my brother and his wife Jackee are coming for a week long visit (yeah!)...and before I know it, June will be here! June is a big month this year...and it's not just because June is my birthday month (which it is), but Liam is going to be born! A little baby boy! I can hardly stand it I'm so excited! Okay...I need to calm down with the exclaimation points. Sheesh.
(this is a super cute display at Colorful Yarns!!)
I had a ton of fun this weekend. I got to hang out with my Mom a bunch because my Dad was out of town. Saturday morning I had breakfast with Cynthia and Michelle and then we spent most of the afternoon at Colorful Yarns, in their new location. (the shop is in an identical building as before, but it's just directly West of the old shop in the southwest corner, on the first floor. Click the link for better directions!) The three of us girls took over the seating/book area and knit for a while. Of course we all did a little shopping too! Go check out Cynthia's blog to see some pictures of the inside of the shop!! Sunday, I slept in, and then met Genia and her sister for lunch and a little clothes shopping. I wasn't going to get anything...but then I did! I just love all the little bolero sweaters that Lane Bryant has out right now! And who can pass up jeans for $19.99? Not me! The weekend was finished off with a little bit of Grey's Anatomy. It was good.
Last...I caved on Sunday...and bought some Katia Jamaica yarn that I had my eye on since Colorful Yarns opened. Bonus that it was 50% off, with an additional 10% after that!! I see a fun summer top in my near future! It sounds like the perfect project to take to Arizona!
Finally...an FO to show you!!
Yarn: Mauch Chunky in Rubarb and Cotton Candy, and the novelty yarn is ?? (I'll fill this in later!)
Needles: Addi Turbos- size US 13, 24"
Knit: April 22-May 1
congrats on the FO! Yay for Felted clogs. Those are cute with the novelty bobbly yarn. Ohh, I'm so jealous I missed hanging out with you guys. Lacrosse is killing my social life!!! Waaaahhh! (j/k) That was so sweet of your mom to give you tulips. Those are my favorite flowers too. You're going to be a busy bee for this month too. Hope I can catch up with you.
Posted by: Wanda at May 2, 2006 11:50 AMI have to tell you, first of all, this is one of my favorite knitting blogs! I'm relatively new to knitting and reading all these posts really make the day go faster.
I'm actually going to be around Denver in June and was thinking about doing a little yarn shopping. I was wondering, if I only have time to go to one store, which should it be? Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks again!
Posted by: Jeanne at May 2, 2006 12:13 PMFirst Charlotte, now slippers. You are in a finishing frenzy! Maybe your nephew will be born on your birthday--how cool would that be! The yarn you bought is wild :)
Posted by: Kim at May 2, 2006 12:29 PMLove the clogs!! They are so cute! And I'm very excited about your Jamaica yarn! What a good deal!
Posted by: monica at May 2, 2006 01:15 PMThe Jamaica yarn looks perfect for the summertime. I love the colors! So refreshing. And tulips are beautiful! Love reading your blog, and just wanted to say hello.
Posted by: Bee at May 2, 2006 01:30 PMWhat a sweet Mom!
Those slippers crack me up. I can't wait to see them felted.
Posted by: Imbrium at May 2, 2006 02:58 PMOhh. Can't wait to see how those clogs felt up. They are so cute. Fingers crossed!!
Posted by: Michelle at May 2, 2006 03:17 PMYowza! That's some bright a** yarn. I"m glad you finally bought some though, you've had your eye on it forever. Congrats on yet ANOTHER FO!
Posted by: cyn at May 2, 2006 08:28 PMyou have fabulous yarn taste! I loooooooove that Katia Jamaica!!!
Posted by: Kelly at May 3, 2006 06:46 AMI love the Katia Jamaica as well! The colors are fantastic! I know I've said this before but we have very similar tastes in colors....pink and green, pink and brown, pink and green and brown! aaahhh the possibilities! And what a great deal you got it for! WOW! I should come check out your LYS!
Posted by: Allegra at May 3, 2006 09:47 AMWow, Love the clogs, will be checking back to see them felted! That Jamaica yarn is yummy!
The plastic clogs are what I wear to work! I got 3 colors that most of my sock yarns are in..hehe now to finish some of them!
Posted by: Zonda at May 3, 2006 11:14 AMthat yarn is amazing! it looks like watermelon...i could just EAT it!
Posted by: KnottieKnitter at May 7, 2006 10:34 PM