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azknitter
Honorary Angel
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 Posted - 12/16/2005 : 5:40:15 PM
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Quiviut!!!... ...$500.00 ought to buy an ounce or two!?!?
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kbshee
Permanent Resident
USA
4130 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 5:50:27 PM
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Hmmm. I'd either buy enough cashmere to make a full size throw (not sure if $500 would cover it!) or else lots and lots of Mountain colors (Bearfoot and Merino Ribbon) and Fleece Artist (anything).
kim in oregon
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ScubaQueen
Seriously Hooked
USA
883 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 6:19:34 PM
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Originally posted by adalton124
Also I would have to try some addis. Haven't plunked down any cash for those yet.
Even without the lottery...I must STRONGLY suggest you get some turbo addis. I just LOVE mine...all of them! So far...I love them the most when knitting with DB Cashmerino Aran yarn with the 8, 10 or 11 addis. Heaven!!
Wendy
Somewhere in Texas there's a village missing its idiot!
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glccafar
Seriously Hooked
825 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 7:23:58 PM
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| Yarn for that lovely alpaca throw in last minute knitted gifts (around $300) and $100 worth of cashmere from two pointy sticks, and Stillwater by Starmore. |
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SpinaYarn
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
492 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 8:01:05 PM
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Definately addi turbos.. what ever it takes to complete my "set"
and then with any 'leftover' mad money, I'd get all the sock yarn I could lay my hands on! (can you tell I'm a new sock-a-holic!) 
knit with joy-
Teyani
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calicokitty6
Seriously Hooked
USA
864 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2005 : 9:09:56 PM
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I would get the addis because I have not bought any yet. Also some cashmere. If there is anything left over, I would pick up some custom-made buttons from a friend. She makes them in polymer clay or warm glass and they are gorgeous.
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Gina70
Chatty Knitter
114 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 07:27:19 AM
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What a great questions. I could spend it all ina couple hours at my LYS. I'd buy some Alchemy yarn, merino/silk blend that I have had my eye on. Lobster Pot cashmere for scarves, maybe Koigu for socks and with whatever is left I'd replace any of my metal and plastic needles with wood.
That was fun! |
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Kipster
Seriously Hooked
723 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 07:50:46 AM
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| Actually, I was given, as a retirement gift, a gift certificate of a goodly sum to a LYS. And I'm having a tough time deciding. I first thought, cashmere and koigu for several projects. But now, I'm thinking that I should have only one project in mind and use the gift certificate for that. I'm having lots of fun thinking about this! |
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calicokitty6
Seriously Hooked
USA
864 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 09:08:55 AM
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Kipster, Happy retirement. I know you will find something wonderful to use that gift certificate on.
=^..^= Debbie http://calicokitty6.blogspot.com |
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Mermaid Knits
Permanent Resident
USA
1129 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 09:12:30 AM
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Kipster;
Congrats on making it! And what a lovely parting gift! I would blow it on one batch to make something for yourself. That way whenevcer you use the item you will think fondly of your past cowokers and job, etc.
All the best!
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sparkleplenty
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
484 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 12:00:10 PM
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Ooh...$500 guilt free money. My mind is racing with possibilities. Do I buy every lace pattern/book known to knitter-kind, and some cones of zephyr? Do I buy all the Araucania Nature Wool and Manos I can get my hands on? Oh, I could buy lovely yarn to knit sweaters and throws with. I can just see the yarn and knitting supplies in a pile all around me. Wahoo!
sparkleplenty
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If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.
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Sticks and String
Permanent Resident
USA
1113 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 6:41:29 PM
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Oh! I so want my own sheeps! Just two lil sheeps. 1 white and 1 not white. And a wheel to spin the sheeps gifties! And...oh wait...you said $500. I'm done, huh?
Jo
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ozknitter
Permanent Resident
Australia
3248 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2005 : 8:20:41 PM
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Hi,
I'd buy a heap of Angora and maybe some really nice wooden needles.
Also I wouldn't need 2 weeks, I could probably spend it in 2 minutes.
Knit in peace and harmony.
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Knitrageous
Permanent Resident
USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2005 : 8:55:41 PM
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I'd get a Colinette something or other. Then Addi needles in every size until I ran out.
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rainyrivergirl
Chatty Knitter
Canada
212 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2005 : 12:18:21 PM
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| No hesistation here. I would love to own the entire size range of Addi Turbo circulars..I never understood the fuss until last month I bought my first one..lovely!! |
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letti
Chatty Knitter
USA
164 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2005 : 6:25:19 PM
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I would have my husband build me a cedar chest.
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Lis S
Chatty Knitter
219 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2005 : 09:00:53 AM
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I'd head straight to Sewickley Yarns Unlimited and buy all they had in Blue Sky Alpaca. I'd make the herringbone poncho from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.and then I'd decide what else to do from there. I'd also invest in more Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn. I'd buy whatever remaining sizes of Addis that I need, and I'd be good to go.
A
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