Long time no post!! I have been busy (as the saying goes). I am having my first stash exchange this evening. I invited a few of my knitting buddies to come over for wine, cheese and crackers and to get rid of some of their stash! Sort of like a stash garage sale without the money part. Some of them asked questions as to the quality of stash to bring. Tough question. You don't want to get rid of your prize stuff, but you also don't want to unload junk on someone else. I think that I will give some brightly colored worsted weight with some fun stuff for trim. I asked people to bring enough for one scarf, one pair of socks, or one hat. I will let you know how it goes.

I am working on a sock with wool that is made with soy and chritin (sp?). I have had to rip it out twice so far. I got it as part of my sock club. I didn't like the lacey pattern that came with it because the yarn was too varigated to show the lace on the sides. So, I am knitting a traditional pattern (k2,p2 on the calf, with ss on the toes). It has taken me a while to find the gauge. I hope to finish it this weekend.

The weather is finally warming up. Husband and I went for a bike ride last weekend. Very, very nice. I am so ready for spring.

Speak with you soon.
P.