Yarn Diet Starts Now, Seriously

Some monetary damage was done at Cathy Montoya's this week--I bought 13 hanks of Misti Chunky Alpaca--one to finish a book project, four to duplicate same project for home use, and eight for a sweater for me. My alpaca wrap purchased there in September is starting to fray at the neck, so it may be exchanged by the vendor! Pictures will follow soon, once I establish photo time this weekend. I even have a finished sweater for me to report! It got worn tonight for the fabulous loft party hosted by Mary Neal and her sister-in-law, Mason-Dixon Ann. I had so much fun! And seriously, thought that there might be no one to talk to. The hostesses were just the best, and the guests, all delightful! Parties with knitting are always good times. I'm working on a custom dog sweater, a re-knit, actually. For the next few months, I really need to "go to the mattresses" with the book project. So, that finished personal sweater may be the last for some time. The picture here is another of Ellie the Italian Greyhound romping on the deck in my back yard.