For some mysterious reason I was recently overcome by an immediate urge to knit myself knee socks - intricately cabled knee socks. So I cast on for these Clessidra Stockings, as seen in Knitty.com Spring 2007. I haven't mentally committed to even finishing these, but I thought I'd knit several inches and see how I like them on my legs, and how long they're taking me, and whether my fickle crafting ways have drawn me to a new project my then. But so far so good. They sure are pretty, though they're kind of killing my hands because the needles are soooo teeny tiny. We'll see how it goes.
They aren't as grape-y purple as the photo makes them look (thank goodness), but they are plum, and the only reason they're plum is because I had to have yarn that very moment and this is what was available. I think they'll look really nice with maybe a grey wool skirt and some clogs.
I have committed to them a bit though I must say, because I'm going on vacation in a few days, which will involve some pretty decent flying time and hopefully lots of sitting on the deck doing nothing time, and this is the only project I'm taking with me. Yep. I'm not even going to bother bring five backup projects. It's liberating... I feel like such a minimalist.
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Dear MCR - I am a crafter from Montreal, Quebec, and I will be in your awesome city next week. I was wondering if you could tell me where to hunt for bargain yarns, buttons etc. I just learned to crochet this summer and basically can't stop. My husband thinks I'm addicted. Maybe so, but who can blame me? Only problem is my right thumb is starting to hurt. Anyhow, I'm staying in Chelsea. I thought the fashion district would be a good place to start... any hints?
thanks!
ps - love the legwarmers so far - keep going!
hey Donna - a great place to go for buttons is M&J trim, on 6th Ave near 36 st. Another is Archangel Antiques, in the East Village on 7th street between 1st and 2nd Ave - it looks like a vintage shop, but go in and ask about the buttons - they have about 2 million antique buttons hidden away in little drawers!! amazing. In the garment district, just walk up and down 37, 38, and 39th streets between 6th and 8th Aves, for lots of great little fabric and notions shops. Schoolhouse Yarn is in that neighborhood too - it's up in an office building, not a store front, so you would never know it's there - but they have some interesting finds. Google it for the address, I can't think of it right now. Otherwise, you probably won't find any bargain yarn in NYC - it's all pretty pricey. But for some good yarny eye candy, visit The Point. Purl, Downtown Yarns and Knit New York - they're all great little shops, and they're all in great neighborhoods that you'd enjoy exploring. have fun!!!!
OH!! Those are soooo cool!! I wish I was a better knitter!
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