I’m so sad that my spring break is almost done, especially since I wasn’t nearly as productive as I thought I would be with my yarn crafts. I visited my parents, had a few days of doing nothing, and watched both existing seasons of Downton Abbey in the past 3 days. It’s been great, especially with the wonderful warm weather! Hard to believe spring is already here, but the 80 degree weather is proof!
Today I went to my favorite yarn store and picked up some new things! First off is a new book:
This book is all about knitting socks, and I’m super excited to get started on something! I’m a little concerned that the patterns will be too difficult for me before I get some more knitting practice in, because none of them are very basic. They’re all so pretty though! Here’s the Amazon link if you want to check it out.
I also got some gorgeous, soft new yarn:
This gorgeous soft stuff is Merino 5, made of 100% merino. I got the fall herbs color, even though it’s spring now, because I just loved the brightness. I got 2 of them, so I think if I have enough of it I’ll make a knitted hat and a crocheted hat, just to see the difference in them when placed side by side. I hope there’s enough of it! If not I’ll be really sad. It’s just so pretty!
I’ll leave you now — I must go to Wal-Mart and look for some gardening things with the boyfriend, who wants to make some planter boxes and grow different kinds of peppers on our back patio. I’m excited! Tata!
not your average crochet 
That Merino 5 looks fab, I wonder if we have it in the UK? I wouldn’t worry about the name being ‘fall herbs’ because, as you say, the colours are so nice and bright. I think there are more than ‘fall’ colours in there.
Hope you will let us see the hats when they are done!
B x
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I sure will! Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure how widespread Merino 5 is — today was the first day I’ve seen it!
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Your yarn is so pretty, love the colors! I get so envious when I see such lovely yarn as those are not available here. Hope to muster enough guts (& bucks) to start ordering on line. Can’t wait to see your next project.
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