Yesterday I made my first purchase from Elann -- 13 Skeins of Austermann Rubino in white -- way more than I should need, but it was so affordable, that I decided to make sure I had a little extra. I can always turn it into a nice winter scarf. I really can't get over the fact that I will get a man-sized sweater for less than $40. I think even John, who is a bargain hunter extraordinaire, was impressed.

Since I had not registered with them before, I was also pleasantly surprised to find out something else about Elann that I don't remember seeing on the blogs -- for every $500 you spend with them, you get $50 back. Not bad. Of course, with their prices, it will take me some time to get to $500, but it definitely makes me want to come back!

It is an odd time for me right now. On one hand, I am feeling very tired and lethargic because of some stressful things going on at work, so even my simple sock projects are not progressing. On the other hand, I find my creative side clawing to get out... I've been sketching sweater designs. I have one in my head and on paper that is really just a matter of finding some wonderful ribbon yarn to swatch with and then taking some measurements and going forward. I'm thinking Tagliatelli or Giotto... but need to wait a while before I do any purchasing.

So please pardon the lower than average content as I deal with other things.