So I got a bee in my bonnet, or a bright idea depending on how you look at it. I've been having a really hard time deciding on what to do for my two sons for Christmas. It may be their last official Christmas at home. DS1 is planning on going to college this next year and DS2 has joined the military. I decided that I would make them sweaters.
I haven't knitted for either one of them since they were young. They lost interest in me knitting for them. I've noticed that DS1 all of a sudden has been wearing sweaters all the time. He is wearing a few pull overs, but the majority of them are cardigans. DS2 is wearing the pull over that I bought him last year almost constantly lately.
I always use sport weight yarn, since we live in the desert. Worsted is just too hot even in the winter. The only store that carries sport weight in town is our local Hurst Ace Hardware store. I usually use Red Heart since it is affordable and it is washable. I went a couple of weeks ago and couldn't find it on the shelves. I asked a sales person and was told Red Heart has discontinued this line. I was so disappointed that I was almost in tears. The sales clerk said I could probably find a yarn online. I knew that, but it is going to be more expensive and I will have to pay shipping.
Red Heart I'm not happy with you right now!
I was able to find find some yarn online tonight. Thankfully not too much more. Still within my budget. For DS1 I am making a heather grey cardigan with cables running up the sides. For DS2 I an making a color block crew neck pullover. The top will be a sky blue and the bottom navy.
