My super extravagant wish list

I am a fan of brooklyn tweed. His latest yummy project feature: lacy chunky throw.

<3 L.O.V.E. <3

Brent is also a big fan of the super bulky yarns. What I love most is super bulky (aka super chunky) yarn that is one thick strand of spun fiber without any twists. What I love even more than merino is alpaca... so my dream would be to make this throw with Gedifra Highland Alpaca. You might notice that this luxurious super bulky yarn is only 44.5 yards per skein (MSRP $13.95), which is about half the yardage of the Twinkle yarn used by brooklyn tweed. [SIGH] So even with my Stitch House discount, that adds up to quite an expense.

Searching on Ravelry, I found that some people used Cascade Magnum which is comprable weight and only one thick strand. I don't know the cost of it, but generally cascade yarns are wonderfully cost effective. However, #1 - it's not alpaca, and #2 - Stitch House doesn't carry it. Windsor Button might, because they seem to have everything, but I haven't investigated. You know, since this is all a pipe dream right now.

I dunno... maybe if my beaded spiral hat class yields a nice little sum of money, I will treat myself. After all, my 30th birthday is coming up, and don't I deserve a luxurious alpaca super bulky throw?!

(Note: I have thought about down sides to this throw... HAND WASHING a whole throw blanket??? Maybe I could use the "hand wash" cycle on my front load HE washer. And would it shed on my purlple velvety couch? I might just have to take that risk!)

I <3 crochet

Things I love about crochet:

#1 - weaving in ends as you go!!!

#2 - not having to pick up stitches when you rip it out.

#3 - "puff stitch" bobbles (I hate making knit bobbles)

#4 - making baby blankets in record time!