New needles and a bit of yarn

I got myself the Knitpicks Options needle set from This is Knit on Saturday. I have already tried them out, and they seem good! Especially the flexible cable is great, and the needle part is quite long = fits to the hand nicely.

I couldn't resist the new Noro sock yarn while I was there. I mean, just look at it.

Isn't it gorgeous! Who else would think of combining purples with oranges and reds? And succeed in making a beautiful yarn? If I ever learn to dye properly, this is going to be my goal.

I also got another skein of beautiful sock yarn, but I'm not going to show it, as it will be a pair of socks for my future-MIL and she might see it here!