(I really want to be better about turning the computer *off* on the weekends and devote that time to family and knitting (there’s a lot to do) so this post is going to be quick and dirty!)
A few weeks back, a fellow ravelry, Rchrispy earburned me that she would be out on the East Coast and was planning a trip to Webs!. I haven’t been to Webs since May, 2007 – I was due for a return trip. Peacefulknitter was also ready for a road trip to Webs, so off we went!
I tried to be very project specific – I needed buttons for a baby sweater (since the last ones I bought have disappeared! grrr), yarn for a Christmas present, and I really wanted to see the Spud & Chloe yarns in person. I did pretty well in sticking to my list (buttons check! Spud & Chloe yarn check! Christmas present yarn, no go they didn’t carry it)… and then of course I added to it. 
Made in Brooklyn pattern booklet, a Spud & Chloe pattern, Natural Knits for Babies and Toddlers, and 101 Stitches to Knit box of pattern cards.
Bulky yarn… I felt like I have queued a bunch of patterns that needed solid colored bulky yarn – so this should help for a while to make a hat for lorelai (or a head band / ear warmer for me), the Spud & Chloe pattern, and then something else.
I also picked up some Berroco Peruvia as I’ve had really good luck with that for felting projects. It’s a great shade of green that didn’t photograph too well.
Here we all are – Malabrigo Junkies unite! I was quite impressed by the knowledge these ladies have – they were talking plies and weights and subtle shades of colors and to say they know the colors of malabrigo is an understatement. I think I’m a freshman in malabrigo junkie world – I do love it, so that’s a start! 🙂
And there was a random meeting, not entirely surprising at a huge knitting shop in New England. We were waiting to check out and talked with a guy knitting this really neat hat – after talking to him for a minute or so, it turns out that the guy was Guido of It’s a Purl, Man podcast!
Of course, now I just want to start up umpteen new projects. Instead I’m going to try and exhibit *some* self control and work on a few projects today that should result in finished objects, always a good thing!
What a cute group of knitters! Had a great time and am also fighting the urge to cast on all new projects immediately!
It was great to meet you two in person. I've actually already cast on for Vivian with my main yarn purchase.Can't wait to see what you do with your Web's yarn.