Stitches Stitches Here I Come

Well, I attended Stitches Midwest on Friday, September 11, 2009 and I must say it was quite a success. My mom and I went just for the marketplace experience, but next year I may progress and take some of the great looking classes. There was a lot of tempting yarn, books, patterns and accessories. I had a hard time deciding what to spend my money on, but I smartly went with a limited amount of cash, so as not to be tempted by the credit card. 

I bought most of the yarn with a project in mind: here is my show and tell...

A magenta project bag by knowknits.com. I love knitting in the kitchen while I'm making dinner and waiting for my food to cook. This will be perfect.

Two skeins of PolarKnit in blue's to knit a warm and cozy stocking cap for my baby. This should be one, warm hat and I think he'll love how soft and silly it looks. This is the first time I have seen this yarn in person. 

Two skeins of Mini Mochi (again, I've only read about it) to make my a Christmas gift for a female family member. I'm thinking, slinky, dressy scarf.

Three skeins of Lorna's Laces worsted to try out a Knit One Below scarf for myself.

I saw a short demo on this technique and am dying to try it. The scarf pattern calls for a slow variegating yarn to show the contrast in the fun technique.

I don't know what kind of yarn this is but it's a deep magenta/purple sock yarn that will be fun to experiment with. It was a steel at 1800 yards for only $15! I'm thinking an Isolda shawl and matching beret or something...

Finally, I bought three skeins of the Cascade Ecological wool in a gray color. I hope to make a traditional aran sweater, or something out of the Vogue Fall 2009 magazine. 

I bought a few other knicknacks, that I will put to great use.

 Watch for updates with pictures of putting my fun yarn to great use.