Afghan is Go
I had to admit to myself that bright colours just aren't my thing, so I went to Michaels. I bought Patons Decor in much more muted shades. Yeah, it's mostly acrylic, but it's dirt cheap, the colours are nice and it's at least got some wool in it. I'm finally happy. I have crocheted, ripped and re-crocheted so much, trying to find a decent stripe combination with the other yarn, that I could have had about a fourth of the blanket done by now. At least I've ended up with something I really like.
My birthday was nice! First I had my spinning class on Saturday, which was a lot of fun. I learned that I'm definitely on the right track, which has given me a lot more confidence. The best part was hanging out with a bunch of people who were all spinning! Later that evening my friends popped in to hang out for a bit, which was fun even though we were all so very, very tired. I was so tired that I actually failed to get loaded.
On Sunday afternoon my family came over and my sister gave me a little stovetop espresso maker and milk frother. I have been having lattes every day since. No chance of falling asleep now...I'm so coffeed up I don't know what to do with myself. David (her fiancé) gave me a little sampler of all kinds of Starbucks latte syrups and stuff. You totally want to come to my place for a coffee and some very, very fast conversation. I may or may not seem a little tense. Don't be afraid!
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oooh happy belated birthday!
i also have requested a stovetop espresso/latte maker for my birthday
what kind did you get?
ann-marie · Apr 5 · 7:22 PM
Thank you! She bought me one of these, a 6-cup: http://www.espressozone.com/3524.html
She gave me a battery-powered milk frother as well as the kind that you pump, and I will tell you it's amazing that even with skim milk, the manual one makes SO MUCH FOAM. I honestly have no idea why people spend $$$ on the machines.
Maggie · Apr 5 · 7:30 PM
ooh, I need to check these out. The big espresso machines are freakin' expensive.
I love the colors you chose - I've been trying a little crochet myself. It goes so fast!
Carrie · Apr 5 · 8:31 PM
You're on! Lattes and fast conversations in June!
Marjon · Apr 6 · 11:49 AM
And the knitpicks yarn? Glad to see you have the pattern down pretty pat. Great progress. Just figured out that dc2tog thing. Talk about totally inept in the crochet department.
BTW, got the Ripplelicious book from amazon.ca in 2 freakin' days.
Lisa · Apr 6 · 9:09 PM
Colours are awesome. I so want a latte, they are my FAVOURITE. I think I am glad I don't have those machines, I would be drinking like ten cups of coffee a day. It would be bad.
I look forward to coming over and getting an awesome latte though, you'll be a pro!
*littlestar. · Apr 6 · 10:08 PM
Those colors are great! Very earthy.
Stephanie · Apr 7 · 7:37 PM
We got one of them bad-ass espresso-maker machines for our engagement 2 years ago and ask me how many times we've actually used it to make anything other than regular drip coffee? ZERO. We so suck.
Glad to hear you had a nice birthday. Did you eat any cheese?
sandra · Apr 10 · 12:55 PM
I love those colors you picked. I'm an earthy color sort of gal and love the browns. Now I want to do this ripple afghan. It looks gorgeous. Where did you get the pattern? I heart afghans. I've got 2 in progress (one knit and one crochet) and one that needs to be seamed. Can't wait to see more pics of this one as you work on it.
Rayne · May 6 · 9:20 AM