This is my first KAL, and I must say I am excited and a little nervous: I take forever to finish any project, and I have never made a garment I could wear (besides the socks that I have been working on 4EVER), and I have never blogged before - this is a whole new world! I do intend to keep up and finish this project in the two months allotted, you all will motivate me.
I am quite sexy, an avid "advanced beginner" knitter, an earth goddess, an excellent but infrequent cook, an irrepressible optimist, a frequent knitblog lurker, and a certifiable yarnaholic! One of my best days was when I heard that "whoever dies with the biggest stash wins". I might actually win!
I learned of the SKC yesterday by following a link on Grumperina's blog (that girl is amazing!), and since then I've been thinking about this project non-stop. I'll probably make the Picovoli in the KnitPicks Shine - I forget the color name - it's like a raspberry or cranberry or something.
I just haven't been able to order it until I figure out what else to buy to get up to $30 for free shipping - should I buy enough yarn to make two? Should I buy more sock yarn? (I already have enough to make 5 more pair after I finish the current SIPs) Should I just suck it up and pay the shipping? Has anyone knit with the Debbie Bliss Cathay? I've got one more local place to check for a comparable yarn before I make a final decision - I really prefer to buy yarn that I've touched with my own two hands.
I am very happy to be a new member of this group and I look forward to our future adventures together. Thanks for having me!
2 comments:
I like your post and the way you write!!! If you order the Shine Yarn and the needles you will be over the 30.00! I just did that but I also ordered a few other things. Their prices on needles are very good compared to the local stores. I also have not finished a wearable garment except for shawls and scarves! I once did 20 years ago so i will be curious to see how this goes!! I feel better buying the knitpicks yarn. I found the Debbie Bliss yarn but it is more money of course!!
Hmm... I always say spending extra to get the free shipping is totally justified. I like Lisa's idea about buying the needles and yarn. I have gobs of circs but of course not the one I need for this project! I have knit a top before, but it was not really wearable! =) Hopefully Grumperina's genius will help make this project a success.
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