Yeah I am still here. The kids have been home since last Friday and they don't go back to school until Tuesday. So I had spent a great deal of time with Legos, flashcards and new DVDs (I have tried to watch Cars, twice, unsuccessfully.)
Our holiday, nearly complete, was relaxing and fun. Lots of good food and fun to be had. I won't bore you with details!
I found the right skein of yarn at Joann's when I had struck of on our little field trip. Right dye lot and all. I was so relieved about that part. But ugly at myself for loading up the van with the kids and necessary errand running things to get to the store and realize I had forgotten my store coupon. Yarn at full price, ugh. But I figured that while there buying the Parrot skein, and knowing I wouldn't use more than a couple of rows from it to finish J.'s scarf -I would pick up another color to try my hand at stripes. I just love the Parrot, and thought black stripes would look really cool with it. My (heavy winter) coat is brown and green. I typically dress rather simply. You know, black leather purse, nothing that stands out. But I thought a little splash of color around my neck isn't too odd. Right? I am not sure exactly what I will do as far as the striping. (That's where you all come in! HELP!)
Another knitting question, just what is the "typical" length of a scarf? Is there some mathematical way to figure it out? Say, based on the person's height?
A Stash browsing we go......
I popped into AC Moore to see about some frames for gifts and just "had" to peek in the cross stitch area. It was surprising. They had discounted stacks of fabrics (nothing I want or need right now) to as little at around 85¢! A bunch of kits are gone, as are a bunch of other things too. I aked what was going on.(The lady was standing right there moving things around. She answered in such a nasty tone.) Looks as though they are downsizing the cross stitch area. I felt a little sad, but seeing as I can find so much online I know I will be okay.
The score for the trip:
Mill Hill Treasures! They were marked waaaay down. Ranging from about 55¢ or so to around 85¢. I grabbed all I could hold at that moment. I just love those things.... Plus I managed to grab some I don't have and I really think I will use. Plus whatever I don't will end up in someone's secret pal exchange envelope anyways.
Plus I want to make one of those double pin marker things.....
(This folks is called "stash justification", and hey I am going to be adding another candle soon so why not? *grin)
2 comments:
Where are the guiding pictures? O_o
When it comes to the lenght I can't say anything, it really depends on the person who'll use it.
I, personally, prefer longer ones (like 2 metres *grin*), because for me they're not just piece of accessory, but protective garment for my sensitive throat and therefore I want to have some "volume" in mine. >:)
Sounds like you had a fun day. As for length on a scarf I have no idea either. I always like mine a little long since I don't want it tight against my throat
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