Around the Corner . . .

I've been busy this week with website updates.  Since I've been chained to my desk, I also added an event to the right sidebar.  October seems a long way away, but it's really just around the corner.

I can't say enough good things about Vermont Sheep & Wool.  I love all the festivals with their unique twists and turns, but Vermont in the fall gives this one a little something extra.

Yes, there's a wonderful mix of vendors, but you'll also find demos, designer alley, a fleece sale, classes and more.  Be sure to check the website for additional information.

Stop by our booth and say hi.  You'll find us in the Vendor Pavilion.

More on Tariffs

I hit a few speed bumps this week, but I finally settled in to my normal work routine.

The tariff situation continues to create a lot of chaos, and I've spent many hours crunching numbers trying to make sense of it all.  In addition to tariffs, there are other costs behind the scenes that have been going up and up.

As a result, there will be price increases hitting the website Monday, September 15.  Until then, you have all weekend to stock up with current prices.  This was a hard decision, but it's unavoidable given the current economic climate.

In the midst of juggling everything this week, I decided a new project was in order.

Nothing like a little Pond Scum to cheer me up.

The plants on my porch have taken a beating.  They're all done for the season except this little orphan flower.  This week's color inspiration . . .

Yellow with orange blips.

Waiting, Knitting and Tariffs

I hit the ground running after the long holiday weekend.  I'm working my way through a long list of dyeing and mixing in some knitting whenever I can.

Dyeing yarn involves a certain amount of waiting.  I don't want that time to go to waste, so I knit a few rounds here and there while I wait.  Even if it's only a few stitches at a time, it all adds up.

Tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption are hitting the yarn world hard.  You can read all about it here.  There have already been some yarn business casualties as a result of the unnecessary chaos.  Remember to support small businesses whenever you can.

September Update

Next week we flip the page to September, so I've updated the calendar. 

We're kicking off the fall festival season at Boston Fiber Festival, September 6 and 7.  This weekend event includes classes on Saturday and a market on Sunday.  There might still be room in some of the classes.  The market will be outside in the Thayer Street parking lot.  Follow the link for class details and more information.

I have one more glimpse of summer for this week's color inspiration.

Clear blue and clean white.

Picking up the Pace

Summer is winding down, and I need to pick up the pace on my fall prep.

I have a list, and I'm checking things off, but I'm feeling a sense of urgency to be more productive.  I'm trying to prepare for the frantic fall days.  It's an inspiring, fun time of year, and I'm really looking forward to all the hustle and bustle.

Fall may be knocking on the door, but I'm still trying to enjoy the last bit of summer.  Here is this week's color inspiration.

Beach blues.

Off the Island—Almost

I was on sleeve island this weekend, and I'm happy to report I'm almost ready to hop off.

This is where I was at one point over the weekend, and this morning I just have to finish the cuffs.  No, I don't have an updated picture.  Time is tight today, and the    to-do list is long.

I'll be blocking this later today or tomorrow.  And yes, I'll be casting on one or more new projects.

Pleasantly Surprised

I have a few projects in my current knitting rotation, and I try to give them equal attention.  Knitting around and around on the body of a sweater can be soothing at the end of the day, and I tend to pull this project out in the evening.

In case you're interested, this is Lento (Ravelry link).  I hadn't measured the body and wasn't really paying attention to how long it was.  After knitting a few rounds last night, I gave it a quick measure and was pleasantly surprised.  It was longer than I realized.   

I hadn't decided on my "desired length", so I set the project aside for the evening.  Today I'll figure out just how long I want the sweater, but I'm pretty sure it's almost time for the bottom ribbing.

I've been enjoying the hydrangeas on my daily walks.  This week's color inspiration . . .

Delicate purple.