Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. It’s soft (or so I hear from a reliable source), the right gauge, reasonably priced, and comes in a lot of yummy colors. Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions. I really appreciate you guys.

There was not a lot of knitting going on yesterday. I knit two rows on the LBS, which means that I have 8 rows left including the bind off row. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I’m off at lunch to buy welding rods for blocking wires because I hope to block by Sunday. In Sherbet Sock news, I have completed turning the heel and have about 1 cm to knit before I do the little bit of ribbing at the ankle. I will soon have the first one completed. And, if things go perfectly (doubtful, I know), I may get that long-languishing project seamed this weekend, but maybe not the zipper. That still scares me, even though I’ve read the instructions about 50 times. We’ll just have to play that by ear.

So, have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.

I really need some help here. I’ve decided on the Turtleneck Shrug from Scarf Style for my scarf for SYNO. The pattern calls for Rowan Kid Classic, which is 70% lambswool, 26% mohair, and 4% nylon and is aran weight. Now comes the help part. I really want to get fabulous yarn to send off to my secret scarf knitter and am not sure what to choose. Do any of you have any idea or suggestions? It would have to be something I can find on-line and I’m thinking of a solid rather than varigated yarn. I know you all will provide great ideas. Thanks in advance!

I worked on the LBS last night and am happy to report that I’ve completed the second set of lotus blossoms. This puts me at the beginning of the last chart - 22 rows to go (and the bobble bind off, let’s not forget that).

I do believe, if everything continues to go well, that I will have this puppy finished in time for the wedding.

I’ve also been working on the sherbet socks on the commute and have turned the heel on the first sock - short rows. They’re really fun and are a nice break from the lace.

Last but not least, I decided to join the Stitch Ya Neck Out knitalong/swap. I got in just under the wire - very nice ladies running this deal. I’m such a procrastinater - I really need to work on that. Anyway, I think I’m going to have the turtleneck shrug made for me - I’m into shrugs right now. So, this weekend I’ll have to find some fabulous yarn to send off to my pal - maybe when I order it I can have it mailed directly, since it’s guaranteed I’ll have to order it - nothing around here fabulous enough for such a fun thing.

I have this afternoon off from work - Cheyenne Day. A day during Cheyenne Frontier Days that pretty much everyone gets all or part of the day off in order to take in the festivities. I consider it bonus knitting time! Have a great day.

I feel the need to post, but don’t really have anything to tell you. Work has been absolutely crazy, but it makes the days go fast. I had to teach karate last night, so I didn’t work on the LBS at all. I’ve decided that I can’t work on it on the commute because I have to talk to my co-commuter and then mistakes are made, so I worked on the Sherbet Sock and am almost ready to turn the heel. Today is rainy and cool, so it will be prime knitting at lunch and tonight. I’m really hoping I can finish the second set of lotus blossoms, which would complete the 5th chart. In other news, I’m thinking of buying a drop spindle. Anyone have suggestions on a good one? I know absolutely nothing about spinning, so keep that in mind. I hope you all have a great day and can keep cool if it’s hot where you are.

Saturday morning I had to take Isabelle (the cat) to the vet for her booster shot. She and Riley were just there a month ago, but she needed a second shot. I was really annoyed that they didn’t just charge me for the shot and wormer, but for another wellness exam. Jeeze, if she was ok a month ago, she’s still ok. Just an excuse to get another $30 out of me! But, the good part started right after that. I went to the post office and picked up my swift and ball winder and a denim skirt I ordered. So, I go home and guess which package I open first. Yep, the swift. Shows you where my priorities are.

The swift and ball winder are from The Oregon Wood Worker and I’m in love. The swift comes in pieces in a bag and you can take it apart for storage. Don’t ya just love that?

It worked great and I’m hooked, especially because I wound the second hank of yarn for the shawl and it was so fast! I’m going to wind the yarn I have in my stash, but I have to finish the shawl first. Diana was right, these things are necessities. I’m not quite sure how I’ve gotten along without them for this long.

This weekend was also particularly productive in the LBS arena. I finished the stems and the first chart of blossoms. I’m now on row 136 (that’s Chart 5 out of 6)! So I have about 30 rows left! I thought the blossom part would be a lot slower than the stems because there are more stitches and the pattern is a bit more complex, but I think it’s actually quicker. Now, this could be due to the fact that I haven’t made as many mistakes that require massive time to fix (knock on wood), but still.

I have high hopes that I will have this finished by the end of next weekend, which means I need to find some blocking wires - it’s time to get Travis on the hunt for some welding rods. Keep your fingers crossed that things continue to go well. Have a great Monday.