WIPs and a trip

I know it has been a while since I have posted my progress on current projects. I have started a couple new things in the past week or so. First off, the Short Row Hat. This is a fun project and I liked how the yarn (Noro Silk Garden) was working until the big strip of green hit but maybe it won't be so glaring when it is finished.

New socks on the needles- The Cross Stitch Block socks from More Sensational Knitted Socks. I am using STR in Nodding Violet.

The Venezia cardigan is still on the needles. I have about 3/4 of the sleeves done. Then, seaming and finishing will be all that's left.

A group of us from PurlyGirls headed out to Bainbridge Island yesterday for Churchmouse's Yarn Sale. We got the a bit after it started and some of the people there had huge bags full of yarn. I was amazed at how much people were buying. I managed to find 7 skeins of Hemp for Knitting hemp/wool blend to use for the Pimlico Shrug from Knit 2 Together. Only a little over $4/skein! We also checked out the local fabric store where Mara, Meg and I decided to sign-up for a beginning sewing class. After lunch and a stop at the bakery, we took the ferry back to Seattle. I ended the day by going to the Seattle Sounders games with the fam.

Now, a week to myself since hubby and step-son are camping. Then, a week away on vacation. I can hardly wait!