Update and February Vacation

Haven't posted much here since I have put most of my stuff @ other pages

We spent the week visiting daughter Vanessa in San Francisco.

I did finally get the charity baby blanket off the needles for Connecticut Childrens' Medical Center - I swear I'll never work with icky acrylic again!

I did have an opportunity to visit 2 yarn shops though ;).

Art Fibers web site doesn't do them justice. They carry only their own yarns but have a wonderful selection. The paper flyer I picked up said that they will create a FREE customized pattern for you when you buy their yarn. The staff was very friendly and seemed very helpful. I wish they had told my about the pattern thing though - I KNOW I would have bought the yarn for that first sweater if I knew they could help fit it! We ran out of time and hubby had been so patient about the yarn thing... They call themselves a knitting lounge ( and I know SF has a space premium) but it consists of about six dish chairs and a table. The really cool thing is that since they make all their own yarns they can provide yarn to play with or Taste as is their ^TM. You can even sit their and swatch the yarn you want to work with or order 5 yard samples by mail!!

ImagiKnit was a more comfortable fit for my husband with sofas and magazines and they have a great selection of yarns. They also provide a swift and yarn roller to roll your hanks right at the store! I was a little disappointed though when I went to the register and was only spending about $35. I was picking up some Eros Plymouth color 3257 yarn ($10.50) for a scarf my daughter wanted and didn't have # 15 US 14" needles with me. I picked up a short pair ($10.75) and was told I should use longer ones. When I asked if they carried the longer ones I was told that I could look, while she took care of another customer - who of course was buying much more than I :(

I also picked up an Inox # US 6 29" circular ($6.30) since I still feel uneasy about the Denise needles - I worry that it will unscrew as I work. I'm using them for the Clapotis and took the Denise on the airplane since I wasn't quite sure what would be allowed. Found out you can take any needle or hook on board. I love the Addi's and hope that I will like the nickle plated Inox.

I also picked up Patons Upside-Downers Pullover Sweater booklet for $3.95.