I finally caught up on my laundry and it’s a good thing. I finished my Circular Yoke Jacket from the HPKY Giant Skein yarn last night, blocked it this morning and was able to model it for you without having to borrow someone else’s pants this time.

I’ve knit so much with the HPKY hand-paint colors, I was excited to give the semi-solids a whirl. This is in the Grass colorway and I absolutely love it!

Laura also finished hers, using the hand-paint Don Carlos colorway. She happened to have a skein of Trendsetter Joy in the exact same colorway and used it as a trim. I love her version too!

This is a VERY simple jacket that is easy enough for a new knitter to make. A perfect first sweater project, and you can finish it just in time for cooler weather. Pattern is only available with purchase of HPKY Giant Skein yarn. I made the 36″ with a 16oz skein in worsted weight. Sizes 40-44″ require a 24oz, 48-52″ a 32oz. This yarn comes in dozens of multi and semi-solid shades. Come in and let us help find the perfect color for you, or browse through them online.

Laura also finished her Girasole, using K1C2’s TyDy Sock.

She’s been very busy! You can catch Laura at SWAK in the City on Thursday mornings. She’s not only a fabulous knitter, but she is a whiz at putting yarn and projects together. Come in and let her help plan your next project!

Speaking of having someone help put you together…I’ve never been much of a shopper, and prefer to do it alone without much input from others. Since Mason was born I’ve come to the realization that my old clothes no longer worked with my new physique. The last time I went shopping at the mall, I was so happy to find LONG shirts that covered me up. I even asked random strangers if they made me look pregnant and was assured that they didn’t. I thought I was looking pretty cute until I saw this picture…

Mason looks cute. I not only look pregnant, but TWICE my real size. It was time for professional help.

So I go see my good friend Ann who owns the dress shop down the street from our Guthrie store. I left there with awesome new tops for summer. I would give you my video presentation of why they are so great, but I would probably embarrass my family. So here’s the verbal rundown - I can bend over without flashing myself or having my bum show, I can raise my arms without my stomach showing, and NO ONE has asked me if I’m pregnant. All of that and I look great, plus much of her summer merchandise is currently on sale! She also outfitted me for a funeral 2 weeks ago. It’s not very proper to gloat about your attire at a funeral, but let’s just say if I were at any other event I would have been the best dressed there.

Carol Ann’s a family outfit, with three generations of women including mom (Carol), Ann and her daughter Courtney. I tell her she’s the Pawn Stars of clothing stores. A visit there is just about as entertaining. All that’s missing is a Chumlee …and a website! I keep nagging her but may have to break down and do one for her myself. So if you are in need of professional assistance, go see Ann! Carol Ann’s is located at 107 W. Oklahoma, or give her a ring at 282-1272.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010