
I am liking the way the colors spread out more around the heel area. Sadly, I just realized that I was doing my decreases backwards. Oops! I was K2tog when I was supposed to be SSK, and vice versa. Other than that, I think they're coming out well. Not really much for gapping, even where I picked up the heel stitches. Proud Jilly. :)
Here's a pic of the mittens:

Not tons of progress on these, but not bad. I didn't get to knit much today due to a playdate, but who'd give up playdate fun, right? Hi to Krista and her handsome devil! We all had a lot of fun, and she even brought Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts, so the kiddos were happy campers.
The issue with the yarn I received is all set. I got a response today from one of the owners of The Yarn Company (one of my fave yarn stores ever--wish I lived in NYC) and she reassured me and fully remedied the situation. I am very happy and satisfied and continue to recommend the store to everyone I know who knits, because the rock and just so amazing to deal with. Love 'em. With that out of the way, I can tell you how excited I am for my sweater to be finished. It's been chilly the last few mornings and nights here, so fall is on its' way into New England! This is my first wearable that is actually for me. Well, no, I did make myself a scarf about a year or two ago. Other than that, I haven't finished anything for myself yet. In the race for completion are the sweater, the Tiffany Mittens, and the first pair of socks...we'll see who wins.
Great news! I am going to Rhinebeck in October! Brian agreed, and we might even stay over one night. I am so thrilled to go and see what a sheep and wool fest is all about...yummy yarn, I'm hoping.
I almost forgot...Qutecowgirl asked about the yarn for my sweater. It's awful nice, if I do say so myself. Filatura Di Crosa makes it, and the name is Zara. It's 100% super soft Merino wool, and 137 yds. per ball. There are so many colors (I almost fainted the day I walked into The Yarn Co, honestly) that you can barely process them all, much less decide. This blue is number 1499, but they call it different things on different sites. Love the stuff. My sweater is knit double (2 strands together) on US 10.5's, I think. So it's going to be nice and warm, and it knits up quickly. If your LYS carries it, you should seriously go fondle some...so, so yummy.
Off to make some pompoms for the Jester Hat, which I'll show when it's finished. Pompoms are the bane of my existence. Even with one of those fancy pompom makers, I still can barely make one. I have no idea what my glitch is, but after about 14 tries, hopefully I'll have 1 made. (Cross your fingers)
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Ohh I love their yarn. I also would like to tell you that your sock looks FABULOUS!! Are you sure this is your first sock? ; ).
I can not wait for Rhinebeck!!!!
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