You know it's Christmas time when

#1

You can actually drag your hubby into a LYS!!! :woot: :happydance:

Saturday, DH and I ventured out in the snowstorm to do some Christmas Shopping. I have wanted to get the GAAA book, and added it to my Christmas wish list - he didn’t want to order it on-line, so I suggested making a stop at my LYS on our way to the mall to see if they had it (they did!) and he actually agreed! :thud: Well, we found the book right away and he did NOT want me to browse the yarn, but I got him to let me look, just a bit, and pick out some yarn that I would make him something from, lol!

#2

happy times

#3

My boyfriend just helped his mother purchase yarn the other day. He works at Michaels and so she came in while he was working and purchased some yarn since I told her I’d make her a scarf if she did.

#4

Your boyfriend works at Michaels??? Geez how is the discount? Must be nice!! :happydance:

CHJ

#5

:woot: YAY that’s great!! I’m working on the GAAA at my LYS…I’m suppose to have 2 blocks done for our next meeting :oo:

#6

Hmmm…so I’ll come to you when I get in over my head and start pulling my hair out!! :teehee:

The main reason I wanted the book (other than the fact that it is absolutely gorgeous and can be done square by square - less intimidating!) is that one of the square designers was taught to knit by DH’s grandmother. :slight_smile:

What yarn are you using for it Dustinac? I havent decided on that yet…

#7

Hi! :waving:

What’s GAAA? :??

Thanks,
Ruthie

#8

That’s neat, I would want the book for sure then too…well I haven’t really gotten into yet, still working on that 2nd block. It’s not boring that’s for sure :teehee: . I am using Encore worsted 'cause I wanted to be able to wash it with kids/pets/etc. I haven’t decided yet on all my colors. Right now the 2 blocks are in ivory, I might make it all that way or add 2 colors in with it…:think:

It’s the Great American Aran Afghan, here is a linkto the book on Amazon…if your on ravelry you can search it there and see very pretty blocks/afghans…and also on google :thumbsup:

#9

It’s the Great American Aran Afghan, here is a linkto the book on Amazon…if your on ravelry you can search it there and see very pretty blocks/afghans…and also on google :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Dusti! :waving:

How beautiful! I can see I’ll have to do some shopping for that book really soon! Thanks for the links!

Happy knitting,

Ruthie :knitting:

#10

I have it and really like it. Its great to have even if you never make the afghan itself. I’ve used it to contribute squares to several different afghans.

#11

I’ve also seen on Ravelry where people make pillows from the square patterns…another great option!