In Other News...

After almost a week of browsing only, I finally succumbed to the 30% off sale at the LYS. With the rare insight that I needed nothing, the questions of what, when, and why wouldn't leave me alone. However, a sale is a sale and I finally decided to give it up for a couple of skeins of Malabrigo Lace that I was able to pick up for about $13. I love Malabrigo but find that it's pretty impractical for So Cal so the lace seemed like an acceptable alternative. What will I knit with it? No idea. When? Doesn't matter. Why? It was cheaper than taking the kids to Taco Bell and won't take up too much room in my stash bins. And that's good enough for me.

After finishing Ms. Waving's mate last night, I anxiously cast-on for my Yarn Pirate socks. I was very curious to see how the colors would look knit up... I was a bit uncertain as I cast-on but they seem to have a cool stripy thing going and I love the bold colors.

Also, Kristie asked about the crochet book I pictured yesterday. I do like it. It's full of detailed photographs (as opposed to drawings) with very clear instructions. I think it will be very helpful. Here's a sample page.

Now the question is... what should I crochet? Does anyone know of a nice crocheted scarf pattern? Eventually I'd like to do some small afghans... maybe granny square sort of things... but not cheesy and not with acrylic... you know what I mean.