I was successful.
Earlier, when I had received the email, I was in no condition to go anywhere, no matter how cool. It hurt to breathe and I could feel my hair grow. I know. How attractive was I? Anyway, I have felt very much improved today. I called hubby. Told him: We are going shopping tonight. He was delighted. No. Really. He was delighted. Okay. That is not the word he would have chosen. I think he was just thrilled that his wife was on the mend and wouldn't be partaking in the zombie outfit worn throughout the better of the week.
When we arrived, I was so surprised. I had never seen so many knitters. Okay, that is an exaggeration. I was at a stitch and pitch over the summer. This was different though. These were women (and men) who lived in my town. I had only seen glimpses of knitters before, at the park, in the car killing time. This was neat.
Let me show what I bought:
The cute little bag was a bonus. I love to try to keep projects organized.
It has a tweedy look to it. I love the the yarn feels. It is Debbie Bliss, Donegal Chunky Tweed. Hence the tweedy look. Hehe, aren't I clever? The goal was to find manly colours. That is very tricky for me. That was another reason I needed hubby to accompany me. Another reason is because he is quite large in stature. I can use him as a shield to get from A to B. As an added bonus, he is very attractive. I can use him as diversion while I hunt out my objectives.
So here are my manly colours: a charcoaly black and a cream colour. Sorry best you will get out of me with regards to colour terms. I know the basic eight in a pack of Crayola's. That is my extent.
The pattern for the sweater is from this kick ass book:
Hubby has requested the Skully.
I hope it turns out as well he thinks it will.
The night is very young, so I am off to knit and watch horrible late night movies.
Take care everyone.
xxoo
