Yes, the very funnest ever! It’s Knit Nite at Blazing Needles. Isn’t work so much better when you have something to look forward to?

So far so good on the BSJ

I took my Baby Surprise Jacket to work on…I am starting on increases and it’s going to start looking weird I think. All wobbly.  Leo, who started at the same time, is a little ahead of me. His is beautiful…he is using Malabrigo Coffee Toffee, and I bet it is fun to work with.

One of the great things about Knit Nite is seeing what everyone is making.  There was a Gansey Sweater, with only one sleeve to go, numerous cowls, from laceweight to chunky, socks, and some things I couldn’t even identify yet. Very inspiring.Susan Pierce Lawrence, a local designer was there, and she’s posted a new cowl design on Ravelry everyone is making. It’s called Tuesday Night Cowl, and she was wearing it. It looks great. Maybe for my next project.

Cascade Eco Ranier Purple

I also picked up my sweater yarn for the class I am taking next month.  It’s a dark purpley color….yes, I know, purple is my go to thing. I have a hard time choosing color though, and when I brought it out, Melanie, who was sitting next to me last night raved. I hope it turns out well. I also picked up a yarn to make Dottie, a hat pattern I picked up on Ravelry.  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dottie-2  I think it will be cute, and it’s the first time I’ve bought/used Malabrigo yarn, which everyone just raves about. 

I also may have purchased a new knitting notions bag. My old one was fine, but it was a makeup bag, and it was wide, so kind of hard to fit into purses and stuff. This one is thin and mesh, and I am in love. Yes, it’s green, which is not usually my thing, but I couldn’t help myself. It was manufactured by Walker.

As you can see friends and children, I do have Chapstick in my bag. Of course. Those are not Altoids by the way, but a little holder for my stitch markers. I love those little tins!  Next up I need a retractable tape measure. But frankly I should not be spending any more money on knitting stuff for awhile. Sigh.

I have huge knitting plans for the weekend. A hat for Amy, my hat, progress on the BSJ, and anything else I can get to. I have Monday off and Kiki and Walker are coming over. What fun we will have.