Yarn Sales and More

Before getting to the yarn, I wanted to let you all know of a contest being held by my sponsor, Pocket Full of Sunshine.  You can buy soap, lotion, and now jewelry.  You can find details about the contest HERE.  You can choose any item from her shop for FREE.  Visit the Facebook page for details.  Also please be sure to visit her Artfire Shop for all of her great items currently for sale.

And now, on to the sale info.  I always like to check out the sale and closeout items from my favorite shops for great deals on my favorite yarns.  Below are a few of the deals you can find right now.  Hurry, don't miss out!

From the End of Summer sale at WEBS:
Araucania Azapa is only $7.69 a hank - this is the yarn I have been raving about for a while now.  Highly recommended yarn!

Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria is $3.79 a hank

Berroco Pure Merino is $3.59 a ball

From Jimmy Beans:

Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille is $3.38

Crystal Palace Kaya is $3.11 (I got some of this in Cinnamon to make a Ruana)

Ella Rae Country Tweeds is $4.50

Ester Bitran Hand Dyes Pichasca is $6.30


Happy Knitting!

Progress Update: Handsome Shawl

I've finally finished up the first set of repeats for this shawl, from Victorian Lace Today, and have started on the second set.  I am so excited!  While I think it is beautiful now, apparently lace really isn't beautiful until it has been blocked.  I love this pattern, the yarn (Handmaiden Sea Silk in Pumpkin) and am starting to not be intimidated by lace.  Not to toot my own horn too loudly since this isn't done yet and there is still time for mistakes, but I am proud of myself for making it this far without having to frog.  So here are some pictures of my progress.  Sorry, they aren't too good.  I am no photographer like my sis, whose beautiful work can be found on her site, Photography by Leah Richardson.