I got the cone too
Let me just get this out of the way right off the bat. When I began yesterday’s yarn crawl with Rachael and Em, I honestly believed I would get through the day without buying any yarn. Right. School Products did me in. It was our last stop of the day, and I walked out with almost two and a half pounds of cashmere merino blend on a big ole cone. I already know what it’s going to be, though. It’s technically not stash, I guess, since I plan to knit it pretty much right away.
So yes, I bought yarn. And no, I do not feel guilty.
We had a great day. Here’s my favorite picture. Em, Rachael, and the wonderful Iris. We were at Veselka, introducing Rachael to pierogis.
After the yarn crawl we had a knitting night back at my house. Here are Bethany, Rachael, and a very happy Diego:
Now I’m home and supposed to be working, Em has gone off to work (we had a sleepover last night–SO nice to have them here!) and Rachael and Bethany are out exploring the city. There’ll be more pictures to come in the next few days, from me, Em and Rachael.
How could you resist the cone? Really, it’s a good thing you got it, because if you didn’t, we’d all have to worry about you. Looks like you had a great, great time!!!
Posted by: Mariko
Cari, reading this brought back some wonderful memories of a visit to NY I had in Winter 2001. I met up with a friend of mine, Lily Chin, (she designs for Vogue Knitting). She took me on a whirlwind knitting-shop day – School Products, Yarn Company etc and then we all went out for dinner in G/W Villiage.
I showed my husband your post and we began to think back and decided it’s time again to visit the US! (I don’t know how we’d break it to Oggi and Toby though …)
Anyway tell your friend (who has Diego under her knitting arm), that she is developing a skill that I have had much experience perfecting – knitting with i-greyhound in armpit. If she plans on knitting at your place on a regular basis, she will also need to learn about probing-snout-between-the-knitting-needles!
Judy
Posted by: judy harvey
How could you resist the cone? Really, it’s a good thing you got it, because if you didn’t, we’d all have to worry about you. Looks like you had a great, great time!!!
Posted by: Mariko
Cari, reading this brought back some wonderful memories of a visit to NY I had in Winter 2001. I met up with a friend of mine, Lily Chin, (she designs for Vogue Knitting). She took me on a whirlwind knitting-shop day – School Products, Yarn Company etc and then we all went out for dinner in G/W Villiage.
I showed my husband your post and we began to think back and decided it’s time again to visit the US! (I don’t know how we’d break it to Oggi and Toby though …)
Anyway tell your friend (who has Diego under her knitting arm), that she is developing a skill that I have had much experience perfecting – knitting with i-greyhound in armpit. If she plans on knitting at your place on a regular basis, she will also need to learn about probing-snout-between-the-knitting-needles!
Judy
Posted by: judy harvey
These pictures make me so happy! Michelle, Iris, and Rachael (and you)! Together! Bethany, Diego, Rachael, and the Crotch Cup (and you)! Together! I’m just so happy! I’m driven to overexclaim!
Posted by: alison
That far-away look in my eyes? Me thinking, mmm. Pierogis.
My favorite image, not captured on film: you having a private moment with that big cone of cashmere. Brings a tear to the eye. So tender…
I had a great time.
Posted by: Iris
Sigh. I miss you already. Pics up at my house…..
(I’ll never forget how to spell pierogis now…..)
Posted by: Rachael
You know, Diego just needs to get over those anti-social tendancies. Learn to unwind, get comfy with people.
Posted by: David
It’s the niftiest thing; now, when I read your blog, I can hear your voice! It’s so fun! We’re missing the pups and New York and you already.
Posted by: Bethany
I’m thinking that this blog ring must be temporarily renamed the Rachael ring….Her Fabulousness is on all the blogs!
(Don’t worry, Rachael. I think this is a good thing…)
Rhinebeck?
Posted by: claudia
These pictures make me so happy! Michelle, Iris, and Rachael (and you)! Together! Bethany, Diego, Rachael, and the Crotch Cup (and you)! Together! I’m just so happy! I’m driven to overexclaim!
Posted by: alison
That far-away look in my eyes? Me thinking, mmm. Pierogis.
My favorite image, not captured on film: you having a private moment with that big cone of cashmere. Brings a tear to the eye. So tender…
I had a great time.
Posted by: Iris
Sigh. I miss you already. Pics up at my house…..
(I’ll never forget how to spell pierogis now…..)
Posted by: Rachael
You know, Diego just needs to get over those anti-social tendancies. Learn to unwind, get comfy with people.
Posted by: David
It’s the niftiest thing; now, when I read your blog, I can hear your voice! It’s so fun! We’re missing the pups and New York and you already.
Posted by: Bethany
I’m thinking that this blog ring must be temporarily renamed the Rachael ring….Her Fabulousness is on all the blogs!
(Don’t worry, Rachael. I think this is a good thing…)
Rhinebeck?
Posted by: claudia