In the Planning

Over the weekend Shelley and I were sitting and knitting on the patio. It was getting a little too warm and we talked about taking a break.  I was also running out of coil-less pins, which I use as markers, and that made the timing just right for a quick run to a near by LYS. Off we set, telling each other there was no way we were buying anything other than our present needs and that certainly meant no yarn.

After finding what I needed, and also deciding to buy the newest thing in knitting needles (square needles!), I took a look around the shop to ogle all the lovely yarns. The last place I stopped was in front of the large collection of sock yarn. Nothing called out to me as what I have at home encompasses most the major brands and a multitude of color choices.

And then, then...I turned to make my way to the check out counter and what should accost me? Something new and unique, something I'd never seen before, something so funky and bright I had to pick it up.

 

As you know if you pick up a skein of yarn it is very difficult to put it down and this wasn't JUST a skein of yarn, it was a very fun BALL of yarn. The colors looked like a carnival, looked like a party in my hand, and I swear, that yarn laughed right out loud. How could I not take it home with me? It's Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball and I've been watching it party for three days. Z-ball also excited to try out the square needles. A call has been put out for Sock Mojo and from what I hear he is working hard to make his way back to Utah(and since he's half way across the world that might take some time).

In the time being, my ninth sweater, aka Tempest Two, should be off the needles by weeks end. Sweater ten is in the wings awaiting her turn. Nine sweaters finished helps to abate sweater angst and gives me room to take a breather. At the end of August ten sweaters should be finished with four months to go.  YAY!

The lace projects are starting to collect in my queue and each one in turn has been calling to me. To feed that need, and in honor of Susan's upcoming August birthday, I thought it appropriate to start a little KAL.

While I want, and hope, to knit Beach Glass and Feather Duster, I've decided on Feather Duster first. Two skeins of KSH, in the lively and exciting color Marmalade, have long marinated in my stash and now it's their turn to breath. Starting August 1st, and going through the month of August, you can join the Knitting as Fast as I Can Fan (Club) on Ravelry and knit with the group. Susan's birthday is the 21st which should make a perfect finish date, but you can take the whole month if you wish.

Comments

[sonja poor]

Browsing through issue 7 of The Knitter just tonight at bookstore and saw a fabulous pair of socks knit, surely, out of the very colorway of Zauberball you purchased.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiralling-socks-2

Always enjoy your blogs and project photos.

[Julie]

What fun yarn I'm so in love with the bright colors. What shop did you go too??? I can't wait to hear how you like the needles.

[Diane]

I couldn't resist the square needles either when I saw them this weekend, only I bought a circular. They feel good in my hands, but I'm not sure I'm in love with the cable. I started a swatch on them and took it to knit night so everybody could try them. Most people had positive comments, but the real test will be knitting a big project on them. Not ready to give up my Addis yet, but still fun.

[Sarah]

Wowza! Those are some fun, bright colors.

[Jennifer]

OMG. I LOVE that orange color!!!

And I am so totally impressed with your efficient completely-ness this year!

[monica]

my BD is also in August and this will make a nice BD present for me...I am finishing #11, and this will give me a much needed distraction from sweater angst..(the decisions on what to do next just kill me)