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Awesome Yarns

This morning I ran over to Loops South on my way to work and snatched up a bunch of great deals on lovely yarns.  I like hitting sales because it means I can try knitting with things I normally can't afford and I can bring a wider range to my customers without charging an arm and a leg.  Sure, most of these yarns would still be considered "expensive" compared to if you hit up a Hobby Lobby or a Michaels, but the quality 100% worth it.  I grabbed some really good deals today and I can't wait to get them knit up!  I have plans for some cowls that I would normally have to charge $80 or more for just based on yarn cost, but I think I can get them down to $50!  That is excellent savings for you, so be on the lookout this fall for some great deals on luxury knits.  If I remember to, I will photograph my haul before I start playing with it so you can see the amount of awesomeness I snagged.  :-)  I'm almost giddy with it and I wish I didn't have to work, I wish I could go straight home and start knitting!  The absolute best thing is, last night I spent the evening tucking in ends and I never started a new project, so I am ready to dive right in.  No impatiently having to work though the current project when I really just want to go play with the new stuff, instead I get to go straight to it. 

**I know I said I was going to knit from stash, but some of this stuff just couldn't be passed up, I swear!**

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