Massachusetts is a pretty wonderful state and I definitely miss being an easy walk away from Webs. Getting to come back and visit Northampton was like coming home. I don't miss the winters here though!
I knew the dangers of going on a yarn spending spree having been deprived of yarn stores for so long, so I limited myself to a few special yarns.
I bought one of my old favorites Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash, a yarn I have written about before. I picked out enough dark red merino goodness for a super special knit-a-long with a dear friend I consider my sister.
I've been wanting to try Socks That Rock for a while now, but Webs is the only yarn store I've been to that carries it. Oh the colors and the texture!
I couldn't resist getting some madelinetosh merino light either because I have a difficult time finding it and everyone is always knitting the most gorgeous projects out of it.
Anyways, as of yesterday the house now has internet (even though the cable company did not seem to want me succeed) and I'll try and get some knitting accomplished when I'm not engaged in one of my family's favorite activities, gutting and then restoring old houses.
Oh what lovely yarn. I respect your self control at WEBs. You picked really pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yarn purchases! Looking forward to seeing these beauties become projects.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Socks that Rock yarn, but the twist looks similar to Cherry Tree Hill, which I dearly love to knit.
You did amazingly well at Webs! I find that my self control goes right out the window when I visit them:) Sometime when you are visiting the eastern half of the state you'll have to go to Coveted Yarn in Gloucester. It's another shop where I loose control:)
ReplyDeleteyour yarn is beautiful, in particular the Madelinetosh. We only have one supplier in the UK but as we are coming over to the US next week!! I plan to go yarn shopping
ReplyDeleteLove your taste in yarns. What will you be making the Plymouth yarn into?
ReplyDeleteOooh I love the color of that madelinetosh yarn. I consistently hear good things about it so its on my "to-knit-with" list.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see a post from you, your yarn is GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting on so many levels. I love that area of Western Mass. I used to work at the retirement community right of the street from the Atkins Market. Don't know that I would live there again, but I love to visit. It would be nice to have a retirement house there, you'll have to post pictures of the house. And I can't wait to see what you'll do with your new found yummy yarn.
ReplyDeleteIvy, you always pick the most gorgeous yarns and colors! I'm curious what you make out of the madelintosh yarn. I've been wanting to try it for years but haven't found a yarn store that carries it yet (except online but I never buy yarn that I haven't touched at least once^^).
ReplyDeleteOur families seem quite alike ;)
Being within walking distance to a yarn store simply sounds amazing!!!!!!!!!! I can only imagine what kind of an effect that would have on me! LOL! I'm loving that Socks That Rock Ochroid! You lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteHow many houses have you guys gutted and restored?
ReplyDeleteAnd I think your yarn choices are divine. What colorway is the Tosh Merino Light?
Despite the spending spree, you picked good yarns. I hope your family has success with their renovations.
ReplyDeleteWow what gorgeous colours. Particularly that stunning yellow! Good luck with the house renovations, I think I'm a bit hooked on sanding and painting now too :)
ReplyDeleteI so wish that I could stroll over to Webs but alas, it's a three hour drive away! Still, I visit Northampton often as I have a dear friend who lives in the area and whenever I do, Webs is on my itinerary. Great stash enhancement.
ReplyDeleteYou lucky gal! Each yarn is terrific. I've used Plymouth Select. It definitely has spring in it and really knits in definition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great haul! Don't let them work you too hard. You have knitting to do! :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness! such deliciousness!
ReplyDeleteI can see some fabulous projects on your horizon.
Only three yarn purchases at Webs?! Does living so close to it for so long grant you immunity to the yarn fumes?
ReplyDeleteI also miss my college days in Massachusetts, but now I'm kicking myself for not picking up knitting earlier so I could have made a pilgrimage to Webs!
Well--how lovely was all of that?? You lucky girl. Your yarn choices are to die for--and Madeline Tosh is one that I can't pass up either. Dying to know what the gorgeous KAL will be though!
ReplyDelete*smiles*
You just can't go wrong with Plymouth superwash. Always reliable and holds up well regardless of what you end up knitting or crocheting. Love the color.
ReplyDeleteHave a great wkend.
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