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Last weekend the boyfriend and I went to New York City to check out a boxing match. I’ve been to NYC several times, but have never done the touristy things like the Statue of Liberty. We thought we might as well check out the sites while we were there so we took the boat to Ellis Island and even went all the way up the Empire State Building. It was very enjoyable!

But of course, the best part of any ANY trip is always Habu Textiles. Yes, the boyfriend came. He just sat near the door and played on his phone. People coming in kept assuming he worked there, which I thought was hilarious. The little trooper! Of course, I did buy a few things for myself, including two lovely superfine merino cones in beige and brown, some laceweight bamboo, and this glorious silk:

Mmmmm. Pretty colours…

Habu has some exquisite items; while shopping online can give you your fix, it’s nothing like visiting their odd little studio in person. I feel like I always find better deals actually going into their shop. It’s definitely worth a visit the next time any of you are in NYC.

But like I said, we were there for the boxing.

And knitting! These socks were also knit on at a Red Sox game, but I didn’t manage to take a pic then. No matter now, they are complete and awaiting their photo session.

So what am I working on now that those socks are done? Well, I did start a new pair of socks but that isn’t the exciting project. The one that is really keeping my attention is a throw I am CROCHETING out of KNITPICKS COTTON using a LION BRAND PATTERN. Doesn’t that just sound like a recipe for disaster? Yet, somehow, when you combine those three magically tacky things into one, you get something that I think will be pretty.

My first set of crocheted circles, waiting to be joined to their cottony brethren (once they are all crocheted):

There are four different types of circles made of different patterns and sizes. I’m working it in three colours - beige shown above, “harbour” which is a dark teal, and “bison” which is a chocolate brown. I did neep a lap blanket so I am excited to get this one going. I can’t wait for the tackasterpiece (that’s Tacky Masterpiece) to be complete! For those who are dying to know what the awesome pattern is, it’s the Temair Throw (rav link).