I Finished My Entrelac Sleeveless Jacket!!

I'm so happy that I actually took the time to finish a project!!! I, like most knitters, love the knitting, but HATE the assembly. Fortunately, this assembly was pretty painless as it was knit on circulars, leaving just the shoulder seams and tiny piece of the neck band to sew. Then it was a matter of sewing on the buttons.

Of course, I managed to have to do the buttons twice, because they weren't spaced properly the first time! But, I did it and I'm happy to say I LOVE it!

I course I got the yarn in my shop http://www.yarnbarrel.com/. It's Noro silk garden lite. The pattern is from Noro Volume 20 - Y779. http://www.yarnbarrel.com/product_info.php?cPath=57&products_id=203&osCsid=94e3e8159a9041d240e5e22442b39a68

Afghan - Misti Chunky Alpaca

This throw is being done in Misti International - Chunky Alpaca. The yarn is soooo soft!! It's just the type of throw you just want to snuggle in on those cold winter nights!

The pattern is called "Softest Chunky Throw" by Misti International. We have both the pattern and yarn available on our website.

Yarn: http://www.yarnbarrel.com/product_info.php?cPath=50&products_id=127
Pattern: http://www.yarnbarrel.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=187.

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I Climbed Bald Mountain!

The week prior to Labor Day, I was lucky enough to have time away from work to hang out, hike and, of course, do some knitting. I climbed Bald Mountain which is in Old Forge, NY. The climb was a little hairy in a few spots, because you need to walk along the spine of huge boulders - AND - I had two dogs with me. It was beautiful up there. The view was so worth the climb. I was surprised, because I saw people of all ages climbing up those rocks. I'm definately NOT an experienced hiker, but it seemed that some of the people I saw should have not been there - old folks, little kids. I would have been afraid they'd roll right off the side of the rocks! I guess I'm just a woos and should stick to knitting! Ha! Ha!

Debbie Bliss Magazine

I finally found the new Debbie Bliss magazine in Barnes and Noble! I told my husband via email that it was the only thing I wanted for my birthday, and he didn't see the email!!! Men! Harumph!

To my chagrin, there is no subscription card included in the magazine. I was so hoping that they would be offering up subscriptions.

I really like most garments, but the tea cozy and placemats in non-washable cashmere seemed to be a bit over the top!

I do have the DB Cashmerino Aran in Grey in stock. If you're interested, check it out at http://www.yarnbarrel.com/.

Cascade 220

I just received a shipment of Cascade 220 yarns to put up on the website. We've got 220 wool in beautiful heathers and solids and Superwash in a few select colors. It feels wonderfully soft and it's a whopping 220 yards to beat.

The 220 Wool is great for everyday knitting and felting too! We're selling it for a nice price too . . . $5.99 per skein. Visit http://www.yarnbarrel.com/ for the selection of colors. If there is something you'd like, that I don't carry, I'd be happy to order by the bag for you. Just send me an email - barbara@yarnbarrel.com.

I'm working on an afghan made out of Misti Chunky Alpaca http://www.yarnbarrel.com/product_info.php?cPath=50&products_id=127. It's a nice green melange and soooooo cuddly soft. I'm sure that Karn is going to love to cuddle up in it when I give it to her! I'm using a Misti International pattern called "Softest Chunky Throw" - see it at http://www.yarnbarrel.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=187. It's really coming out nice. I'll take a pix when I can get outside during the day to do a photo op.

Hope you enjoy! Happy knitting!