An Engineer's Dream

I've been a knitting fiend the past few days. Alas, it's been nothing but swatches for my lace class tomorrow. Very boring swatches. I did start my Silkroad Aran Sweater a few weekends ago. It's finally a length that is worth posting.

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I interrupt this blog post to bring you the following surprise! Seriously, the doorbell rang as I was uploading the Silkroad photos.

I knew it wasn't my ISE scarf. My scarf pal has been emailing me with constant updates - incredibly thoughtful of her! So I knew that wasn't being mailed until next week. One glance at the return address told me it was my SP7 pal. Yee Haw!

Inside was a lovely valentine card and well, to a geeky engineer like me - the coolest knitting tool/puzzle/marvel I've ever seen. You would think in my years of knitting I'd have come across interchangeable needles.
Look at all the fun I've not been having!

I can make circular needles that match.



Or circular needles that don't.


Or straight flexible needles. Great for the days when my arthritis kicks in. Yes, I know I'm too young - blame it on my mother.

Or if I use a second disc instead of needles, I get stitch holders.
No pictures of that option, too busy mixing and matching needles.

So. Very. Cool! Thank you so much Secret Pal! She knew I was stressing about having the right size needles for my lace class. This is definitely the thing. Plus, it fits neatly in my small tote that I take everywhere. Now, I will always be prepared.