Fall is in the air and knitting is on the mind. Some of the Castoffs were working on new projects and some were finishing up (or continuing) older ones.
Marylane’s brother John is getting married (Congratulations, John!) so she is needlepointing a picture for him and his new bride. No, it’s not knitting, but, hey! it’s creative work that has a place in our group. And, it’s a beautiful abstract that John and his wife will love to display in their new home.
Marylane and her needlepoint.
I rooted around in my jewelry drawers and found a pin to wear with my newly finished triangles scarf. I loved the way it looked and I can think of a few other sweaters to wear it with. Because it’s made with sock yarn, it sits lightly on my shoulders. I think I’ll make another one, longer and in lighter tones, for the spring.
Very versatile and lightweight.
While I sat and talked, I finished one of the purses that I’m knitting for my great-nieces. I braided the straps and decided to use a magnetic snap instead of a button and buttonhole. Now, I just need to felt it and attach the snap and decorative button. It feels good to be so close to finishing my first Christmas gift.
All it needs is a decorative button after it’s felted.
Julie was pondering a meeting that she would have at the library the next day. She had to answer a question about group dynamics, so she used us as guinea pigs.
Here is Julie, pondering.
“Why did you choose a venue like this for your meetings?” she asked.
“The chairs!”
“The fireplace!”
“It’s free!”
“Nobody has to prepare snacks!”
“Okey, dokey. That didn’t take long.” Julie seemed happy to have her homework done. She took a photo of us for show and tell.
We’re a happy band of sisters.
In January, we may move our day and venue for meeting, so we will take a few learned lessons with us. For one, we don’t need snacks and wine (although there’s nothing wrong with a little wine – it’s medicinal). We just need someplace to be together, doing what we love best – knitting and talking.
Julie had also knitted quite a lot on her sweater that she had ripped out a week ago. It’s almost back to the point of rippage. Hope this one isn’t too small!
RIP – rest in pieces! Funny, Jules.
Nice grimace.
Michele joined us. No school today! It was great to see her. We’re all hoping that she can join us if we switch days for our meeting in January.
Michele holding her phone cosy that she knit.
Linda told us that she was thinking about buying a house. We all thought back to the thirty years’ worth of stuff that we helped her move into the last house she bought. Hmmm. Well, she has been paring down. Stay tuned to see what she does! Perhaps a professional mover would be in order?
She’s working on the drop-stitch scarf. I got a better photo of the yarn which is very pretty. It’s worsted weight.
Pretty variegated colors.
Julie told us an interesting tidbit. She says that bulky yarn is also known as a heavyweight worsted. Huh. Next time I see either term, I’ll remember – maybe.
Francy was back! She told us all about her new grandson, Samuel, and he sounds adorable. She was busy knitting a chunky scarf.
Cute scarf – and FAST!
Francy was also knitting mittens for her granddaughter, Grace. I can’t believe how big Grace’s little hands have grown. It seems like only yesterday that she was born. The long yellow string is waste yarn to hold the thumb gusset.
Mittens for our little kitten.
That’s all for this week, Castoffs. I went for a walk in the fallen leaves yesterday, and loved how the colors are all around us, giving us inspiration for winter knitting. Have a great week and keep those needles blazing!
