I have amazing new socks.

For which I take no credit.  Jen dyed up some gorgeous yarn, and Jane wrote a great pattern.  These were a hoot to make, and are very very comfortable.  I knit them very densely, so the sole is very cushioned.  I need some cold weather now, please.

And I have a wonderful box of yarn, thanks to my mother-in-law Karen:

The colors are much more vibrant  in real life.  The solids are Nashua Handknits Creative Focus worsted.  It’s a wool/alpaca blend, and I now have Blue Pine, Denim Heather, Marine, Carmin, and Evergreen.  I’m envisioning some really fun hats out of the worsted.   The multi is Austerman Step sock yarn, which has aloe in it.  Yay.

I am also the proud new owner of Clara’s amazing new book The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn and cat Bordhi’s New Pathways for Sock Knitters: Book One.  I’ve been chomping at the bit waiting for these books.  Since I’m not buying books this year, it’s been a hard wait.  Thankfully, I got Cat’s book as a present, and I knew last fall about Clara’s book, so I put it on my short cheat list.  Almost ten months and only three books purchased, all planned, and my head hasn’t split open yet.  I think that’s a feat.  Thankfully, my family decided they weren’t barred from buying me books this year, so I got some other treats too–books, music, Jane Austen DVDs, earrings, new shoes.  AND one of these.  I’m downright spoiled, I tell you. 

And as if that weren’t enough treats, I get to go knit with some friends tonight. 

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