So the break is over. But what next? After receiving my latest "Knit Picks" catalog in the mail, I knew. Don't ask me why, but I just love making bags. Call it a tote bag, call it a purse, call it whatever you want, but I'm calling it my next project. Like I really need another one! *snicker*
Now here is my problem. I would love to do another felted bag, but my "real wool" stash is sorely lacking in anything appealing. Yesterday, I pulled out my few, limited wool choices. Blech. I really don't have much of a selection.
Of course, I have the itch NOW, so I want to knit NOW. There are very few good yarn stores in my area. Do I wait & order something wonderful from Knit Picks or Patternworks? Or do I travel to places unknown to maybe find something to knit with today? Well, yeah, that would be my choice!
So why is that? I live in a metropolitan area, we have loads of diverse cultural places. But not many good yarn stores. Granted there are some that are like 20-30 minutes away on the freeway, but not much in my general vicinity. There is a Michael's not 5 minutes from my house, but they have nothing in pure wool. Plus their selection is limited anyway. Same with the local Pat Catan's. I need a REAL yarn store.
Sadly, it is Sunday, & a lot of smaller stores aren't open on Sunday. Everyone needs a break, so I'm not begrudging them that! Plus today is a busy day for us with visiting the Moms for their special day. Well, I made a swatch yesterday with a yarn. I'm not sure, though. The colors are rather muted & dark, not the fun, cheery colors I would like to have in a bag. But I may felt it anyway & see what happens.
On a positive note, the last Psychedelic Squares afgan was delivered & received with much joy & enthusiasm! My neice wanted one ever since she saw the one I made for my Mom. Her birthday was in March, but I wasn't done with it then. She was still just as happy when she got it in April! Made my day! Plus she asked me to teach her to knit. What a bonus! We are visiting my Mom there today, so maybe I'll take some yarn & needles & see what we can do!
