Colorful Yarn :)

There is something about picking a new yarn. Especially one that is very colorful and variegated.  I purchased this new Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in Sporty Stripes. I get excited with new yarn because you never know how the end product will turn out. I decided to use the yarn for a fingerless mittens pattern I have. I am very happy with how the first mitten has turned out so far. I still need to weave in the ends and sew on a button but I think it looks pretty cool.

Center pull, ball of yarn.

Oh, the simple pleasures.
I am at the point in my life where I get excited learning new tricks that can apply to my crocheting. Here is a photo of my first attempt at rolling a center pull, ball of yarn. It is a little sloppy compared to the example photo of the one the guy in the tutorial made, but I am satisfied with it.
Here is a link if you want to try it for yourself:  http://knitswithballs.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-make-center-pull-ball.html