Two skeins of Lamb’s Pride Bulky; 85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yards / 4 oz; colorway M-04 Charcoal Heather; two strands held together, knitted on size 13 needles; strap knit on size 10.5 needles; mother of pearl buttons.

At last, I’ve finished! I’m looking forward to using it when the weather turns chilly.

Three balls of Cashsoft Aran: 57% extra fine merino, 33% microfiber, 10% cashmere / 50 grams / 87 meters / 95 yards each; colorway SH010; on size 7 needles

These are what I knitted on my trip — they are portable and easy to work on. Now my kitchen has fresh new cloths for washing and wiping. There’s something very pleasurable in having made this mundane but essential item.

This will become a felted bag. It may take me awhile, but it’s delicious yarn and I’m looking forward to the result.

I called Commuknity just now to see if they carry Noro Kureyon. Of course they do. I spoke with Tom (one of the owners) about what I want to make and that my stash is really random. That’s all it took.

I’m going to get some more yarn this morning to make the three-panel bag.

You knew this was coming. Right? I’m a Yarn Harlot in the making.

So I’ve got several small projects going on. I’m still making scarves, because the yarn in my stash was purchased with the intention of making them (not enough to do something bigger). I have enough stash and oddball yarn that I feel I should not purchase more yarn. At all.

But I waaaaaaannnnaaaaaa!

Well, what I want is to purchase yarn with intention. For instance, I’d love to make a Booga bag. Or a three-panel Noro felted bag. Or a sweater from the Big Girl Knits book. And I don’t want to rummage through what I’ve got to see if I can come up with enough.

But I feel I can’t, because I have some perfectly unused balls and skeins (in several cases one each) of Bouton d’Or, Claudia, Rowan Cashsoft, Crystal Palace Merino, and Noro Cash Iroha, and some random Cascade 220 and mohair. I suppose I could give these away, but these single skeins/balls represent real money — in some cases $11 each.

I’m drooling as I find free patterns. I don’t knit fast enough! Must. Exercise. Self. Control.

My first attempt at a dish cloth; it got uneven because I got bored and lost track sometimes. It’s Portofino yarn — cotton and acrylic. Probably not the best stuff for the kitchen, but I really liked the texture and color.

Last Monday I started this from random yarns (Rowan Cashsoft, Cascade 220, Crystal Palace Whisper, Southwest Trading Co. Karaoke, Crystal Palace Merino Stripes, Rowan Big Wool, Rowan Kidsilk Haze). I used a size 13 circular needle. It’s not perfect, but I’m pleased. I think I’d prefer to knit a triangular shawl for my own use; I like the way they drape across my back and arms better.

2 balls of RY Cashsoft DK Classic yarn (57% extra fine merino/33% microfibre/10% cashmere); 2 balls of Crystal Palace Whisper 100% microfiber nylon, on size 8 needles.

At last, the blue scarf is done. I misplaced the labels so I can’t note the dye lots. Ah well… it’s done!

I managed to finish the blue scarf. I’ll take a photo when it’s light out. I also started another quick scarf for the Dulaan project this weekend. We had guests, and I took it along in the car to knit as we toured the Bay Area. And then I decided to start a shawl from random skeins of yarn I have on hand — various weights, textures, and colors. I knitted yesterday for many hours, and it felt so good. Photos coming at some point.

I got an email from Commuknity announcing an event in July which I managed to sign up for just in time (only two spots left). It’s called Stitch n’ Pitch — a trip to a Giants game with other knitters. We’ll sit in a special section to watch the game as we knit. We’ll get a Stitch ‘n’ Pitch tote bag, a limited edition Giants pattern, and an orange ball of yarn too! I’ve missed going to the store and look forward to seeing some of my knitting sisters again.

My job consumes my life, but I refuse to let it have all.