I Treated Myself Today

auburnchick · 06-21-2008, 04:58 PM

So, the saga of my college education is officially at its end.

I graduated today!

The graduation was in a city almost two hours from home...right around the corner from a good yarn store that I hardly ever get to visit. So, after the ceremony, I told my family I wanted to go yarn shopping. Although that went over like a lead balloon, I decided that it was my day, and I was gonna do what I wanted. While they sat in the car and waited, I shopped.

The name of the store is Unwind.

It's small but packed with goodies!

Despite all of the lovelies, I only picked up a few things...

This one was on clearance. Since I do a lot of knitting on the Oddball Baby Blanket project, I thought I could use it for that...

I love, love, love sock yarn...here's some Tofutsies...

And this one was the real treat...Tilli Tomas...my husband would totally freak out if he knew what I spent on just this skein...

I don't know if you can see them, but there are glass beads spun into the yarn...

knitgal · 06-21-2008, 10:08 PM

What a nice treat! I love that Tilli Thomas yarn, what are you going to make?
Congrats on graduating, I graduated on thursday- maybe I deserve a treat too!

Raeknitsnwa · 06-21-2008, 10:13 PM

Congratulations on graduating

I am so proud of you & so happy for you after all the hard work you put in you deserve it.

...The yarn you picked out is great I love the one with the glass beads very beautiful I can't wait to see what you make with it congratulations again....

auburnchick · 06-21-2008, 10:13 PM

Definitely treat yourself!!!!

I absolutely have no idea what I'm going to make. I probably should have bought two skeins, but it was so expensive. I might wait it out and buy another skein in a few weeks when a friend and I go yarn shopping. I'll probably just look on Ravelry and see what others have made with it.

Oh, and congratulations! After watching the graduate students get hooded, I've almost decided that I want one of those too. The hoods are way cool! Who knows...maybe in a couple of years I'll go back to school.

Wanda Witch · 06-21-2008, 10:19 PM

Congratulations on a job well done, and also the wonderful yarn finds. I would say a treat well deserved. I have already made a 'note' about the Tillie Thomas.

boo1 · 06-21-2008, 10:21 PM

And OF COURSE you had to get yarn! Love the color of the TT. Will be waiting for a pic of the FO made from it.

knitgal · 06-21-2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by auburnchick

Definitely treat yourself!!!!

I absolutely have no idea what I'm going to make. I probably should have bought two skeins, but it was so expensive. I might wait it out and buy another skein in a few weeks when a friend and I go yarn shopping. I'll probably just look on Ravelry and see what others have made with it.

Oh, and congratulations! After watching the graduate students get hooded, I've almost decided that I want one of those too. The hoods are way cool! Who knows...maybe in a couple of years I'll go back to school.

I think school is addictive! It's like a high. I graduated university last year and a post-grad this year and I can't believe I'm not going back. I think I'm in denial!

Crafty_Mel · 06-21-2008, 10:27 PM

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR GRADUATION

AND WHAT A LOVELY LITTLE STASH ENHANCEMENT

Cynamar · 06-21-2008, 10:27 PM

NICE!!! What is the Tilli Tomas yarn made of? It's gorgeous! Do you have specific plans for it?

auburnchick · 06-21-2008, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Cynamar

NICE!!! What is the Tilli Tomas yarn made of? It's gorgeous! Do you have specific plans for it?

Reading from the label...

"100% Natural Spun Silk w/Glass Beads"

It's lovely to the touch...I can't even describe it.