Michael’s Craft Store Coupon Surprise
On Saturday, on the way home from the BIG E, (see the blue ribbon pumpkin)
I stopped at Michael’s to check out knitting books. I saw one I liked entitled Textured Knits. Great, I thought. I can wait until tomorrow and use the Sunday paper coupon. On Monday on my way to baby sit I hit Michael’s, ran to the book section and — WTF — the coupons don’t cover books or any magazines more. I made the poor girl read it out-loud because I didn’ believe it! She said it was a new policy and she was very nice about it. On the way out she gave me an extra 40% off coupon. Now I have the book and am $12 poorer.
I’ve finished my Guernsey Sweater. I went to Sit N Knit in Bloomfield and had a lesson on finishing from Helen. I am please how the seams came out. Here is a picture of it in Bloomfield. 
I ‘ve also finished the Tidal Wave Socks in Noro’ Silk Garden fiber. Here is a picture of one finished. I was unhappy with the way they ended up. I think the leg section is too large. I used 64 stitches on 4 size 2 dpns. Any suggestions? I may frog them and make something-else. I wish I knew what I did wrong.
In addition I’ve started a sweater for me out of some hand dyed Australian Merino. I cast on the back and then played around with some detail for center back so it would be interesting to knit rather than stockinette stitch. I decided on a couple of ribs and a center cable.
Now I’m off to feed my grandson and take him to football practice. My part time gig for the next 2 months.
He’s not too crazy about his picture being taken. My granddaughter is the red hair over his right shoulder.