In a Rut?

So, I HAVE been knitting. Within the last few months, I have knit two basic baby hats for two expectant moms and have been pleased with how they turned out! I have knit about five baby hats over the last couple years, and they are pretty fun to knit and give away. I find they make for great car ride knitting... Though my husband frowns upon such a practice, citing the fear that a sudden hit of the breaks could lead to a major puncture wound. Whatever... I'm willing to take that risk!

Currently, I completed the Ribbed Cushion by Miss Debbie Bliss from her book: Baby Knits for Beginners.

I find that the best way to get out of a knitting-rut is to visit a LYS. Yes, that is a knitting acronym, people... I am hip to the lingo! LYS stands for Little Yarn Shop.

I had the pleasure of visiting Sheep's Clothing in Valparaiso, IN a few weeks ago with my knitting pals, Erin and Kristin. I LOVE this LYS! The owners are super friendly and helpful and their selection of yarn and literature is massive, yet the shop itself is cozy and charming....tucked into downtown beside eateries and such.

Back to the yarn I chose for the Ribbed Cushion cover: at Sheep's Clothing I picked up a couple skeins of Classic Elite Yarn's Verde Collection: Sprout 100% Organic Cotton in a soft shade of earthy pink called Pea Blossom to use for the Ribbed Cushion cover.

Sprout is a soft, bulky, nubby yarn... I fell in love with it and I have to say the completed project befits my daughter's new toddler bed beautifully!

AND...after a brief hiatus from yarn hoarding, I have gathered a few more random skeins to store away for future projects: Two skeins of Jo Sharp's Silkroad DK Tweed in Ambrosia (mossy green--I'm thinkin a hat and mitten set for Lily)

and four skeins of Tahki's Cotton Classic in a dark smoky grey (Perfect for Debbie Bliss' Jacket with Seed Stitch Bands!)

Both of these yarns received rave reviews on Ravelry.com (my new fave website!) With the Fall fast approaching, I can't wait to get started on some new projects!

Get on out there and check out your local LYS for some inspiration of your own!

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No Sheep for You INDEED! Happy Monday all ;)