Yarn Porn

This past weekend we were in Philly. As I mentioned previously the trip was supposed to be Curt's Father's Day present, but I kinda hijacked it. I feel bad. The Flying Fish tour was pretty lame. And the tasting was 2 bathroom size dixie cups of beer on tap. They didn't tell you about their beers, not even what you were tasting for in the samples. The tour at Sam Adams was much, much better. They told you a lot more about the brewing process, and during the tasting, they explained wheat vs barley beers, how the amount and type of hops affects the taste. When you tasted the sample, they told you about some of the taste notes that beer had. And of course, other than exit 4 I really don't care that much for their beer. Road trip to Ireland for a Smithwicks tour anyone?? Ok guess it would be airtrip.

My Sex ( Stash Enhancing eXpedition went much better)
First, before the tour, we went to Loop on South St. I picked up 2 sets of metal HiyaHiya double points in 2 and 00. And Cookie A's book Sock Innovation. ( I needed those 2 because Angie picked out this yarn and wanted Rick adapted into an anklet) I started them on the way home as you can see. I also picked up some yarn in Tony's new colors. It was Berroco's Lustre. Soooo soft!! I really haven't worked with much Berroco ( OK Only those unffinished suede sock slippers) so I don't know how it will be to work with - stay tuned.

We also went several blocks away to Rosie's yarn cellar. "Rosie" (don't know if that is her name - she's the owner) is very strange. Very strange. It literally is a little hole in the wall cellar. They do have a great selection if you can find it in the crush. Now, to understand the humor in the yarn I purchased I need to tell you this. There used to be a cartoon called The Angry Beavers. Curt loved this show. In one episode there is a law that all the animals had to wear Bear (not bare) feet, So all the animals are shown wearing bear slippers. Even the bear. I usually have bare feet and Curt always makes fun of me saying they are BEAR feet. So when I found yarn by Mountain Colors in Bear Foot I had to have it. (for socks of course) i got 2 colors - winter sky and crazy woman.
The yarn in the middle is Ella Rae thst Angie wanted me to make something in.

Finally we went to Min's friend Brook's house. She is Twisted Fiber on Ravelry. (i will have to tell you about her son Alex another post - he is a total pip!!) And yes I bought more yarn. First there is twilight - I don't knwo what it wants to be, but I'll just pet it until I figure it out.


It's hard to see the colors - it is grey, pale pink with a touch of purple.

I also goth the great pumpkin - I think fingerless gloves for work are written on this hank.


And finally I am going to make a storm cloud shawlette with Janus flight for my mom for Christmas.


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