Our Coastal Condo trip created three knitting stories. This one, one about fixing things and one about finishing things. I'm off to take pictures in preparation for the next two blogs.
Dick, Tess and I are back from our little trip to the Coastal Condo. When I say "Coastal Condo," you should immediately think Knit 'N Purl. My last two trips, one with Barb T and one with Barb F, Kay and Sally, didn't include a trips to Knit "N Purl. I made up for lost time on this trip. Even though my time at Knit 'N Purl was short, the outcome was pretty fabulous. Remember the amazing Knit 'N Purl in Myrtle Beach? I've talked about it many times. But last spring when Dick and I came home from our first stay at our Coastal Condo, I had a email saying the owner of Knit 'N Purl was going to retire. I was flummoxed. I had just learned there is social knitting at that glorious big table every hour the store is opened and I was ready to take advantage on our next trip. But fear flashed before my eyes. Was Knit 'N Purl going to close?????? Alas alack! Finally, the announcement was made there was a new owner. Not only is there a new owner but the amazing Molly is still there. I love walking in the door and hearing the melodic southern voice say, "Well. look who's here!" Of all of the LYS I visit (and financially support), none makes me feel more welcome than Knit 'N Purl. I was introduced to the new owner, recognized some of the knitters at the big table then I was on my way to discover the treasures of Knit 'N Purl. I thought I was shopping for Madelinetosh for this over-the-top wrap that is in the queue. When I asked, Molly said they didn't currently have Madelinetosh but they did have something new. I was in for a very pleasant introduction. If you haven't already, please meet Diamond Luxury. I have never heard of the brand but the look and feel made me an instant convert. Of course, I had to buy some. I even know what I'm going to make. Stephen West's Doodler. I think I need one more color so I see a call to Molly in my future. Maybe I need a navy blue to make it pop. One of the very best things about Knit 'N Purl is there are always samples knit up showcasing the fabulous fibers they carry. They had this knit up and I was drawn to it like steel to a magnet or moth to a flame or bee to honey. Well, you get it. This is the gorgeous Malabrigo. I have started the cowl and it is spectacular. But do you see the kind of tangled mess in the Pearl? I put it on my swifter being very careful all strands were headed in the right direction. I attached it to my winder and in about five yards the tangles and knots became apparent. It ended up taking me 55 minutes to wind the skein into a ball. Forget the winder, first I had to untangle it into a hand wound ball then use the ball winder. It's a good thing I love to untangle. To me it's a big puzzle that needs to be solved. I take pride in the fact that I NEVER break yarn when I'm in the midst of solving the tangle puzzle. I really don't understand what happens to some skeins of yarn. If any of you know the answer, please let me know. The cowl can be found in this book. Well worth the purchase. Then I saw some things which are not yarn that I could not live without. First I saw these. Aren't they adorable?!?!?!?! When I bought them I thought I was buying Christmas gifts. But who was I kidding? They are definitely for me. I sort of have a growing collection of coffee mugs with knitting themes. Then I saw this. . . I was smart and bought two of these; one for me and one for someone else. Can't tell in case they read this. I bought three of these. Knit 'N Purl has everything; fabulous fiber, a huge selection of needles, every accessory you can imagine and unique gifts. I can't wait to come back to the Coastal Condo and take part in Knit 'N Purl social knitting.
Our Coastal Condo trip created three knitting stories. This one, one about fixing things and one about finishing things. I'm off to take pictures in preparation for the next two blogs.
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