The Castoffs gathered at Linda’s house – those of us who arrived early got an eyeful of her sunbathing neighbor. He was wearing what looked like a loincloth but was just his pushed-up shorts. Eek. We agreed that Linda needs some shrubbery or a privacy fence.
Linda had crackers and dip for us and yummy wine – Cupcake red and a Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. Michele was scheduled to bring a peach/rhubarb cobbler.
Wine, beautiful wine.
When Michele got there, she had her cobbler wrapped in a garbage bag. Not a good omen, but it had tipped a little in the car and she was afraid of leakage, thus the garbage bag. It was so good, however, that we gobbled it up in spite of its less than perfect appearance. When I finished my plateful and had the presence of mind to think of a photo, this is all that was left.
All gone!
Everyone clambered for the recipe, so Michele sent it to me and I’m passing it along:
Michele suggests using a 9X13 inch pan.
Slippers for Carol's dad.
Marylane has started on a Linen Stitch scarf that is beautiful. It is knit long-ways and the yarn is a Mochi blend.
Great colored yarn and interesting stitch.
I’ve noticed that some other Castoffs have used this kind of yarn in their projects. It is so soft and pretty!
Leslie brought her scarf that she’s working on and so many people wanted the pattern that she sent it to all of us later that day. It’s a very modern, abstract look and it’s going to be stunning.
The tip of the iceberg, uh, scarf.
I pulled my top-down Henley over my t-shirt and modeled it. I still have to add the button placket and band and then it will be finished! yay!
We're a touchy group, aren't we?
Michele is still working on her daughter’s sweater. It has a beautiful pattern. I believe that this is the back of the cardigan.
“What yarn is that, Michele?” I asked.
“Pima cotton and beechwood,” she replied.
“Beach wood? You mean driftwood?” I was a little confused and it was only my first glass of wine.
“B-E-E-C-H, not B-E-A-C-H.”
Oh, I guess she won’t have to shake the sand out, then. Well, regardless of what kind of wood, it’s still a little strange, isn’t it? Anyway, love the feel of it.
That's BEECHwood, not Beachwood, Marsha. Get your head out of the sand.
Julie is knitting a shawl out of a basic dishcloth pattern – it’s very airy and holey – perfect for summertime. I like the color of the yarn.
Holey, holey, holey.
We decided on our first ever Castoffs road trip to East Glacier where we’ll sit and knit on the lawn (if the weather cooperates) of the historic hotel, then go to Serrano’s Mexican restaurant (YUM!) and drink Margaritas with our meal. At least, Linda and I will. Don’t know about the rest of ya. We haven’t designated a driver yet.
Next week we delay a day and meet at Mary’s house on the lake. Mary is a retired woman now. And she is very happy about it already! So are we, Mary. We’ll meet at Julie’s house and carpool down to the lake. I’m excited to sit on her deck (weather permitting) and drink in the gorgeous scenery. Thanks, Mary.
I’ll leave you with a couple of candid shots of us eating the cobbler and knitting our separate projects. Joan and Linda were working on scarf and elephant, respectively.
Eating and knitting and knitting and eating.
Knitting and eating and eating and knitting.
Until next time, keep those needles blazing and have a wonderful summer week.
