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I am in a much better mood today! Though from the look on my face in this picture, you'd think I used artificial means to get happy, not an organically happy look! In fact I look positively insane! But I assure you, I'm high on life. I screeched to Bfriend "OhmiGaud,look at my face in this picture! I look unbelievably insane and Baby looks like a tard!" he replies "Baby isn't a tard, but you are insane." Oh the love. Moving on (eyes rolling). Today the shop was very busy! Customers were happy and friendly, cheerful and patient...came home from work to a clean house. Ah. Bless that man. Moving on...The Round Trip Jacket...Pretty fun, though this Kureyon seems scratchier than usual. Usually I find it pleasant to knit with. But this knitting time around, it's making my fingers ache. Wierd. Luckily, it is extraordinarily beautiful. And wearable. Now the style, possibly, unwearable. The Round Trip Jacket, has dolman sleeves. I am not entirely sure that this type of sleeve is in style at the moment(head scratching). In fact, I'm sure it is not. But to be honest, I couldn't give a rat's a#$. I am making this fricken sweater! Not to wear most likely, but who says I'll ever get it done...at all...ever? I haven't had a FO in many moons.



So Sandy, another yarn/crack addict started hers last night (Last night! Last night, mind you!)...made out of Noro Iro. It's spectacular...and she finishes her projects eventually.



I got my yarn, Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride Bulky in the oregano color for my Urban Aran cardigan. I think this will be my most difficult project to date. I've never put in a zipper, either. But life is all about pushing yourself to the next level! Iam not afraid!



I only have one nasty thing to say tonight. I am so angry at Lantern Moon right now I could spit! I was using their ebony circulars, which I love, on my Capecho. And they broke. Separated from their cord. Big deal, you say? This is my 4th that has done that (out of 4 I have owned). At the shop, many many many have been returned for breaking. I just can't understand why they can't get some glue that will hold 'em together!!? Think about the great circular needles out there that keep their acts together...
1. Clover. I've never seen one come apart.
2. Addis. Perfect.
3. Knit Picks. Had some trouble at first, but fixed the issue. Nice sharp points, they didn't make them just like Addis. They set themselves apart by the sharpness of those points. Smart. I still hate them because they are trying to eliminate the LYS.
4. Plymouth. Under the radar. The travel pack is brilliant. And much smaller than Denise's.
5. Denise. As long as you are not a retard and twist them too far. Love the breast cancer pink ones.
6. Susan Bates. Good. For the price.
7. Inox. Heard they were good, tho never tried...want to...maybe I'll get some at The Needle Lady when I'm in Charlottesville next week. Mimi had them last time I looked.

So Lantern Moon...Hiss! Crystal Palace...they suck! (but the straights are nice) SWTC...very yucky, all dented up, pathetic!

What needles am I missing? I am always searching for the best...of course, it also depends on what you are working on, type of yarn etc. But my favorite, without a doubt, the love of my life, Addi turbos. When I die, I want them in my hands in the casket. With a cashmere yarn cake pillow under my head. Colinette Jitterbug socks on my feet...eh, velvet Danskos. On second thought, who needs sensible shoes when you're dead? Why not wear FM pumps for all those necrophiliacs out there?