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March 09, 2007
I am a busy girl!
Wow! I have been away for a couple days down in NYC and NJ for work. Whenever I go away I try to hit a new yarn store. If I can't get to a new one I try to go to an old favorite.
I tried to get to School Products because they have that fabulous lace merino yarn that is dirt cheap, but sadly I couldn't make it there.
I did however FIND a GREAT yarn store in the town I was staying in. I swear, I can SMELL yarn from a mile away. My friend and coworker had me stay in beautiful downtown Westfield New Jersey. It's a quaint little town smack dab in the middle of New Jersey. Well, I am not one to sit around my hotel room and mope. I like to explore. I found a great little shop called Knit-a-Bit on 66 Elm Street! (Second floor) The owners of the shop were so friendly and nice. This is what I picked up:
Collinette Jitterbug! It is VERY bright, but that is why I bought it. I went back the next day and picked up the new Rowan magazine too.
If anyone is in that area I would totally recommend the shop. Great yarn! And great poeple. Go buy yarn from them!
I was hoping to show some status shots of the sweater I started, but I will have to do that next week.
over and out.
Posted by beth at March 9, 2007 12:33 PM
Comments
Love the Jitterbug!
Posted by: Emily at March 9, 2007 02:00 PM
Very nice and colorful yarn. Are you making the sweater with that? Can't wait to see your pics.
Posted by: Carol at March 9, 2007 02:48 PM
Those are some crazy neat colors!! Love it!
Posted by: Sara at March 9, 2007 03:07 PM
jitterbug! i got some in florida! the yardage sucks but it's a gorgeous yarn.
Posted by: kris at March 9, 2007 04:04 PM
You are back! Yes... ;)
Jitterbug... It look oki for me, ;) Hope you tell me if it is as nice as it look, :p
You talk about... fabulous lace merino yarn that is dirt cheap... oh, my good... and you could not put your hands on it? Hm... never could I ;)
And, I want some picture soooooon of our green yarn. I just go spinning about your picture of it... And knit something? Don´t let me wait to long, ;)
Hugs... from a crazy... yes, you know... ;)
Posted by: Bim H-D at March 9, 2007 04:09 PM
The colors are gorgeous!
Posted by: katie at March 9, 2007 04:19 PM
I've been lurking on your blog for awhile now, but this is the first time I've posted. I just had to after this post. I grew up in Westfield! I live a little further south now, closer to Princeton, but my parents still live in town and my DH and I make frequent trips (usually a stop by the shop is involved). The coolest part about that shop is that they remember EVERYONE. Even if you don't make it back for years, they'll remember who you are and what you bought. Its amazing!
Posted by: Meg at March 10, 2007 07:50 AM
That is beautiful yarn!!!
Posted by: Sherry at March 10, 2007 09:56 AM
Had my first Jitterbug experience not too long ago...wow! Great colors and beautiful yarn!!! Someday I'm going to retire and just drive around the country discovering yarn shops...
Posted by: Sheepish Annie at March 10, 2007 10:20 AM
Have you worked with the jitterbug before? I got some at Seaport in Portland 2-17 (pic of the color I got on the blog entry that day).
Posted by: lisa at March 10, 2007 11:11 AM
NJ has plenty of scenic places! Glad you found a nice yarn store.
Posted by: Theresa at March 10, 2007 04:19 PM
Very nice yarn!
Posted by: Kris B at March 10, 2007 09:19 PM
ok..!!! whats up with that...? you came to NJ...and you didn't call...!! I thought your trip was canceled? can you tell i'm upset?
Posted by: lemon at March 12, 2007 03:58 PM
Ooo! Lace Merino! That is dirt cheap! Gotta love that.
Lovely yarn, color's probably just the thing that's needed after a very long winter. I'm just starting a shawl and I'm already regretting my color choices- a mix of brown, sienna, and gray. I need bright, darnit!
Posted by: Caro at March 12, 2007 08:37 PM
