Whew! I'm finally checking in after a busy September. From Cape Cod to Vermont, it was great to see so many knitters out and about.
If you're looking for a fun KAL, take a peek at ClapotisFest.
September is a busy month for trunk shows, and I've updated the right sidebar with all the details. The trunk shows are part of two fiber events in the area.
Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul
I talk with many yarn shop owners, and I know these are challenging times. We all rely on our local shop when we have a yarn emergency or when we need help with a project.
This is a great opportunity to support your local shop and others in the area. Get out there and visit some (all) of the shops. Follow the links above for details. Have fun!
And now it's back to work.
I have a project that's patiently waiting for color decisions.
It's the end of a busy week as I try to strike a balance between family life and work prep. Mom, can you give me a ride? Mom, can you help me give my dog a bath? Mom, can you help me pack and move some furniture? And don't forget the copies I asked you to print.
Mothers will do almost anything for their kids. I've made the most of my flexible summer schedule, but I know all of that is about to change when we flip the calendar page.
Today I spent a few hours trying to reconfigure a kit pattern. I procrastinated as long as possible, but the deadline for this project is approaching. After ripping out the same colorwork round two or three times, I decided it would be more productive to spend a little time at my desk instead.
I need to feel like I've accomplished something today, so I'm off to finish a couple armholes with Italian bind off.
Last week a few of us managed to squeeze in our annual blueberry picking. The season was winding down, but there were still plenty of berries. This week's color inspiration . . .
It's been one of those weeks. A couple small household projects morphed into hours and hours of extra work plus an afternoon without water in the kitchen. I only have a few items left on my summer to-do list, but I'm almost afraid to tackle them.
Thank goodness it's Friday. I'm taking a break for the weekend.
This week's color inspiration . . .
Fall is fast approaching, and I'm tackling a long list of samples. Some are already on the needles. Others are patiently waiting in the wings.
I worked on two or three projects over the weekend and made good progress.
Fresh from the dye pots.
I've really enjoyed the hydrangeas this summer, but they're almost done for the season. On a recent walk with Hank the puppy, I spotted a small group of them in a protected area. This week's color inspiration . . .
The heat continues. I'm running an abbreviated dye schedule most days, and that leaves a little extra time for sample planning.
The other day I stumbled on this color combination. Sometimes it takes a while to sort out the colors and the pattern.
