My Wish List...Updated

Hello All-

Quite a while ago, I posted my knitting wish list. Well, now that the holidays are over, I thought I'd update it a bit...

Here we go...

Buttons
any size, color or shape

Update: Hannah and I have started buying "Bags 'o' Buttons at Walmart and Zellers...I now have more buttons than I know what to do with!!! Hannah loves playing with them, and I love all of the beautiful shapes and colors...mission accomplished!

Acrylic yarn
Nobody seems to like this stuff for personal projects, but it is what I use for charity knitting (as requested by the hospitals). I'll take any color!

Update: I'm still happy to take any acrylic that is sitting around in your stash and looking for a new home! I promise to put it to good use!!!

Cotton yarn
I am going to attempt to follow in my Memere's footsteps and make my own dishcloths

Update: I bought some cotton, but the dishcloths haven't happened yet. The cotton sucks any moisture that I have in my hands right out! I used some to make my Mom an angel for Christmas, but other than that, it is just sitting in my stash.

Knitting books
I love to check out new patterns...or old ones...who doesn't love retro patterns??

Update: Wow...I did very well with this one!! I have LOTS of new books!!! hubby got me 3 for Christmas that I am in love with...projects coming soon!!!

A New Tape Measure
Mine is all stretched out, and I have to start at 10" in order to get a true measurement

Update: So, I had a very generous person donate some yarn and include a tape measure back a while ago...and then hubby broke it!! I found a new one at the dollar store, and it is working perfectly!!

A Ball Winder
I spent several hours tonight trying to wind a knotted ball of yarn...if only I weren't so cheap as to buy my own winder.

Update: My In-laws bought me an electric winder for Christmas...woohoo!!!

Any other knitting related "stuff"

Update: Yeah, my craft closet is full now...

So, what items am I adding to my list?? Let's see...

I am pondering the idea of learning how to spin. So, I guess maybe some spinning related items? This is TBD.

I keep hearing from my friends that I HAVE to learn how to crochet. So, I guess I am looking for some time and patience to learn this new skill.

Eventually I'd like to upgrade my interchangeable knitting needles. I love my Denises, but they don't work well on fine weight yarn.

If I end up spinning or finally buying nice yarn that comes in hanks and needs to be wound, a swift might be nice.

I think that's about it for now. We'll revisit this in a while to see how things are going.

Cheers!

Sharon

My Wish List...

So, I have been working on my on-going wish list of knitting items. I know that many of my readers are also into crafts, so if you feel like cleaning out your supplies...feel free to send them my way!!!

So, in no particular order, here is my current wish list:

Buttons

any size, color or shape

Acrylic yarn

nobody seems to like this stuff for personal projects, but it is what I use for charity knitting (as requested by the hospitals). I'll take any color, though I cannot use yellow or green on hospital blankets.

ETA: We have been given permission to use yellow and green, so I'll take any colors!!!

Cotton yarn

I am going to attempt to follow in my Memere's footsteps and make my own dishcloths

Knitting books

I love to check out new patterns...or old ones...who doesn't love retro patterns??

A New Tape Measure

Mine is all stretched out, and I have to start at 10" in order to get a true measurement

A Ball Winder

I spent several hours tonight trying to wind a knotted ball of yarn...if only I weren't so cheap as to buy my own winder.

Any other knitting related "stuff"

There, that's it...not bad huh??