And now, some knitting

I would have never paid attention to this until blogger updated its layout, but this is my 400th post!  Since this was originally supposed to be a knitting blog, I give you a wave blanket I've been working on.  I love how it's turning out so far, and thanks to my wonderful man who suggested I do a mirror image color scheme.

However, right after I took the above picture, I wadded the blanket up on the sofa, went to get a drink, and when I came back to knit another color block, I sat on my beloved Harmony needle and broke it.

The wooden section didn't just fall out, I somehow split the metal part so there is no fixing it.  What's worse is, I have no idea what needle size I am using and where is my gauge to find out so I can replace it?