Monday Report

Welcome to Monday morning.  I did many things this past weekend but taking pictures was not one of them.  So while I have knitting progress to share, I don't have pictures.  Since that report will have to wait for another post, it seems that this morning is a good time for another installment of - 


THIS AND THAT


~ This past Friday I heard Susan Gibbs from Juniper Moon Farm speak at the Common Cod Fiber Guild meeting.  Susan raises sheep and runs a yarn and fiber CSA.  Susan has also been working to launch Juniper Moon Farm commercial yarn.  At the meeting Susan shared some of her experiences in starting this new venture - choosing yarn blends and colors, providing pattern support, running a photo shoot for the new patterns.  It was an informative and entertaining meeting.  You can read more about the new yarn here. 


~ Everything is coming together over at Sock Summit.  One of the highlights this year will be the Fleece-to-Foot challenge.  Teams made up of five people will be provided with fleece that they will card, spin, ply and knit into a pair of socks.  Right now voting is underway to determine the sock pattern that will be used.  Hop over to take a look at all the clever designs that have been submitted.  Be sure to cast your ballot by Thursday, July 14.


~ Finally, there are plenty of celebrities who knit.  Tom Hanks played a practical joke on Julia Roberts, an avid knitter.  They captured the moment on camera, and you can see it all here.