Turns out, it's not all that local. It took a little over an hour to get there, but that's OK, since my sister was driving while I was knitting. It was a lovely shop, with helpful but not too helpful (know what I mean?) people. I browsed around as long as I could, as it was pretty hot in there, but am so pleased with my purchases:
I've been wanting the pattern for the Jojoland Swirl Shawl for a very long time, and am so happy to finally have it. I even did a trial swatch, and (after much frogging and cursing) think I have it down now.
I also got yarn for three pair of socks, and a couple of HiyaHiya needles. I've been wanting to try them for a while, as they appear to be better made than Knit Picks, but (much) cheaper than Addi Turbos.My sister put her time to good use. too, and bought this book for me!
What a good sister! I promised her I would make a pair of socks from the book for her - just waiting for her to choose the pattern. 
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I've been there a couple times! It's within an hour for me, too.
I bought that pattern in July. What yarn are you going to use?
I LOVE Hiya Hiya needles. They're my new favorite.
You're a very kind sister, but obviously, that's true of your sister too.
Wow, what a neat shawl. Be sure to show us the progress along the way.
Its going to watch your progress on that gorgeous shawl!
:)
It's my favorite lys although it takes almost a half hour for me. There is only one other store left and that's in Haddonfield and they tend to be rather snooty and it's not an enjoyable place. I love woolbearers.
I have that pattern too - need to decide on the yarn. maybe we should coordinate a knit-a-long over on Rav?
Love the sock yarns and Hiya-Hiya needles are my all time favorite for sock knitting. Enjoy. g
What a GREAT sister! Love your purchases... I must get out and explore some more "local" yarn shops that I've yet to get too...
I would drive an hour for good yarn. That blue looks amazing!
Ooh, Hiya Hiya! I'm after some of their little 8" circulars. I'll check them out when I go to Woolbears - they have a knit night on the 1st Friday of every month. The next is September 4th, so that'll be my first trip there.
For my sock Summit goodies (didn't get there, sigh), I picked up some ST-1 and ST-2 Socks that Rock from Blue Moon. Lovely!
Yay, a field trip. I love Jojoland. Love.
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