Last week emails went out about who got into the Loopy Ewe Sock Club and who didn’t. This is the second year I’ve tried to get in and the second year I didn’t. Oh well..not the end of the world of course. But instead of just letting it go, what did I do? I shopped!! Did I need to buy more sock yarn? We all know the answer to that one. Did I want to buy more sock yarn….
And I don’t regret it for a second. I get so happy when I see that little tag on perfectly tissue-paper wrapped skeins of yarn.
First up, Shaefer Yarn’s new sock, Nicole in “Edward’s Lock”. Loved the color on their site but not at all when it arrived. I know it’s brown but it just wasn’t working for me. And just to touch it, it feels exactly like Dream in Color Smoochy. That was sent back and exchanged for another skein of my next selection.
The Alpaca Yarn Co. Paca Peds H-T in Pacaccino. Does it get any earthier than that? And it’s heaven to touch…
Hey what’s that? As I was trying to focus to take the next picture I realized something was in my way…ME. That’s a little preview of Baby ETG, all round and sweet. Is it May yet? I’m trying not to be in a rush and enjoy the process (which I am) but I just can’t wait to hold this little one.
Anyway…here’s my second to last purchase which I debated buying for months. It’s a relatively new color from Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Woodlawn. I just had to have it. YUM.
And this little extra was to get the free shipping. I don’t know if I’ll make the socks but I really wanted the keychain….silly I know, but….
Let’s see what happens next year.
I had the same disappointment with Loopy Ewe Sock Club. Oh well, another year, maybe. Of course, that didn’t stop me from signing up for the Woolgirl Sock Club instead. Sometimes when a girls gotta buy, she’s gotta buy.
Love the yarns. Agree with the sending back of the Nicole yarn. Brown, but kind of a dud. Love the Alpaca and the Lorna’s Lace.
But my favorite part of your post, was the preview shot for May. I’m sure you are the most adorable preggie girl and am so excited to see the wee one (although baby-ETG please don’t get any ideas and come sooner than expected – cook for as long as you can).
YAY for baby bump pics, even if they’re inadvertent! I’m so excited for your little one to show and and finally see all your baby knits modeled by what will most likely be the most beautiful baby in the world!
Cute baby bump!
I tagged you for an award on my blog today. I love your blog!
Oh my stars! I didn’t know that you had “a skein on the swift.”
That is WONDERFUL NEWS!!1! I need to go back through your archives to see your progress. Congratulations! May babies are the best (I’m May 2nd).
Oh, give the mini socks a try… they are not only sweet to look at on the little sock blocker, but highly ADDICTIVE !!!! and a fun way to use up the little bits of sock yarn that all knitters end up having.
