Bay Area yarn crawl

Oh boy did we have fun! Sam and I cavorted all around the Bay Area, from Morgan Hill all the way out to Livermore and back through San Jose, picking up yarn as we went. I think in the end we went to 5 or 6 shops, most of which were new discoveries and some of which I expect will become regular (if infrequent) spots for me. This came at a time when I definitely did not need more yarn, more projects, more ideas, or anything of the sort. But what a fun chance to head out with a friend for a day of crafty bonding and mutual enabling. 

I think I picked up something at each spot we went to, and with one exception (those gorgeous purples) I do have a project in mind for the yarn I chose. The cottons on the left may combine to be a Shift cowl of my own, the browns I hope might make a summery top, the bundle of lovely minis is a kit for a color work cowl, and the navy and coral I intend for another Hold Sway sweater. See? Justified. :) 

One of my favorite spots was In Between Stitches out in Livermore. It was also a quilt shop! Rather than buying fabric with no plan, I got myself a pattern for some really great totes they had on display. I am hoping this will help me with my goal of sewing smaller-than-a-quilt things this year, and the construction was quite unique so it was different enough from anything I already had. 

I think I have my work cut out for me for quite a long time at this point. I always feel slightly guilty after a stash infusion such as this, but also excited for the enjoyment of stitches to come.