I almost forgot about my day at Needler’s Nest on Saturday and about the wonderful pattern I found buried in a dark corner. I discovered a pattern by local knit designer Yumiko Alexander called Mountain Shades. I love the simplicity of this design and it would be a perfect sweater to wear for a fall day or a drive to the Arizona high country. I am trying to decide between the color used for this pattern, which is Universal Yarns Classic Shades in #702 but I’m more drawn to #703. I also discovered on the bottom shelf where all the sock yarn is kept, a 100% Superwash Wool (50 grams/220 yards)by Jojoland called Melody in color MS11 (a variegated yarn in light greens and purples) ~ this will make a great pair of socks. This yarn is a fingering weight great for socks or lace using needle size US 1 – 3.
I am really excited about my purchases and my find ~ can’t wait to get started, which will be right after the pair of socks I’m knitting. Doesn’t that just sound like a typical knitter! Hmmm…. I might end up with two projects going at once because this pattern is really calling me.
Happy knitting everyone!
