October's Dream Club

Grrrr. I'm angry at Dream in Color right now.

I've been making really good progress finishing up sock projects that only had one finished sock, and now, NOW they make me start a new project. Afterall, when a huge shipment of this color arrives at the shop on a Friday afternoon, of course I have to spend the better part of the weekend knitting a cowl out of it. I mean, I would be insane not to, right? RIGHT? I'm only human. There's only so much I can resist. DARN THEM.

Something came over me when I saw the Dream Club for October. A super-sized (over 6 ounces!), worsted weight Classy skein dyed in vivid yet deep autumn colors and paired with the Cruzado Cowl pattern- the effect was intoxicating. There was something about the color and the idea that I could get this project done in a week, well, I nearly immediately went home and started.

But there was the problem of feeding and caring for the kids. And the husband. That does get in the way of knitting once in awhile. So I did what I had to do and set the gorgeous cake of yarn aside until 8:30pm when I finally had the kids in bed and Joe was fed and had the entire evening and weekend ahead of me to knit knit knit.

I sat down on the couch, finally looked closer at the pattern, and realized that I didn't have the right needles. I knew I'd be doing a mobius cast on, because I did look briefly at the pattern before I left the shop. But what I didn't think about was that I'd need a 40" US 8 circular needle, and I just had a 24". I may have even called Heather around 9pm with my problem, hoping that she had some sort of magical solution. She did not. I think she may have laughed.

So what did I do? Well, I couldn't handle the idea of not casting on until I was back in the shop after the weekend. So I instead chose another pattern. I went with this one, and while I do like it very much, I'm still more-than-slightly bitter that I didn't plan better. I love a good drop-stitch pattern, and the Cruzado Cowl has that and more. It's a pattern you'll get for free when you purchase your Dream Club skein this month (you'll get a Ravelry coupon code in your box).

So here's my warning to you. When you buy your Dream Club skein this month, make sure you have the right needle. And if you don't, get one so that you can start immediately.  Because you'll want to. PLEASE be smarter than me.

Here are the options I have right now. Addi Rockets, Addi Turbos, Karbonz, Dreamz, Addi Bamboo, Addi Turbo Lace. Make sure you have what you need to get started! Don't be me!

Comments

[Laura Nelkin]

LOL... at least you know where to get another skein should you need to cast on for Cruzado too!

[Judy]

Next time, call me. First, I'm close and second - I HAVE that needle and it is not in a WIP!

[Leslie Fehr]

Thanks for the heads up on the needle size and length! Ordered my Club color just a bit ago, sow to check my needle stash! I do like your cowl choice that you are doing but I understand totally about "fall back" pattern choices. I do think you deserve a second skein of this month's color so that you can also make this month's pattern! Then, your first cowl can become a Christmas present for a knit worthy family member or friend.

[Cindy Carpenter]

Let me get this straight... you own a yarn store and you did NOT jump right in the car, drive down and get the right size needle??? Le Sigh. Your impulse control is sooo much better than mine :-). Your alternate pattern choice is very nice.

[Allison]

Ha! I considered it, but the shop isn't even in the same city as my house. It's a bit of a drive.

[Colleen Hall]

I am SO in love with this color...

[Billie Bpb]

I love this yarn I'm getting. I'm confused which pattern I will be getting but will not really matter. I have a set of KnitPicks needles. No problem on needles for me. I just put the right ones together and away I go. Really handy and I love them. I like the wooden ones the best but sometimes use the metal. The points are so sharp and nice. I have sets of black ones I use for socks and small stuff. Don't remember what kind they are but have had them a long time.

[Elizabeth]

I love that yarn!!!!!
I can't wait to come in and buy some!!!!
Are you open this weekend????

[Allison]

We sure are! We are open 10-4. Here's a list of the days, if this helps:
http://www.simplysockyarn.com/shop-in-person/

[Fruitee]

The first couple of links are broken.