We went out to Deb’s beautiful house on a hill with a wonderful view of the mountains. I was glad that the day was semi-clear to allow us to enjoy the view of the valley from nearly all of her windows. Thanks, Deb, for hosting us! Before the knitting began, we gathered in the kitchen and then Deb took us on a grand tour.
Careful, Juliet, your face could freeze like that
We were all met at the door, with great enthusiasm, by Izzie the Yorkie who was interested in everything we did, wore, knitted, ate, drank and laughed at. What a cutie!
Leslie and Izzie LOVE Francy's news!
Well, there’s definitely something in the air because Francy told us that SHE is going to be a grandma also! Her daughter Betsy is having a baby in September. Guess what? Francy has already started a baby sweater! No, really! She is using a pattern that I used to knit sweaters for my great-niece and great-nephew last Christmas. It is a darling pattern and so much fun to knit.
Grandma Francy is on the baby train
Francy is also working on a sweater for Betsy – just hope it fits her after the baby next fall. Francy is loving making cables. They’re fun, aren’t they?
Cables are going to be beautiful
I brought my top-down sweater with the wave knitted in – almost finished!
We're doin' the wave
It will be easier to see the colors when the needles are out but here’s a closer look at the variegated yarn in the wave.
If you squint, you can almost see the ocean
Julie is feeling better and brought her top-down cardie that is almost finished. I like it! She is the queen of top-downs, but I’m giving her a run for her money.
Only a seed stitch sleeve band to go!
Mary, Mary quite contrary was working on her felted mittens. Today was the BIG day to finally felt those babies. I had to get a before and after photo.
Before the felting
Ohhh! Miraculous golden halo of afterness
Deb’s scarf is getting longer and longer! One of these days she’ll be modeling it like Leslie was modeling her daughter’s leaves and vines scarf today. Sorry that I didn’t get a good photo of it, Leslie!
Deb did the tilework on this fireplace and boy, were we impressed!
Michele is finished with the cool belt except for a buckle. I love the way all the colors in the skein came out.
Great belt, Michele!
I was very negligent in my photo work – didn’t get a photo of Carol! We love you, double Grandma. Carol is going to be busy choreographing a ballet production. Wow. School, and choreography and knitting and thinking about the little babies coming. Busy, busy. We missed Marylane who is under the weather. Get well soon, Marylane! And we send our love to Linda who is back in Kalispell seeing doctors about a health problem. Our thoughts are with you, Linda. We all hope that you feel well enough to come to knitting next week at Julie’s house.
I guess this is what I was interested in photographing this week:
Izzie, you darling doggie!
Have a wonderful week. Hope your team wins the Super Bowl and we’ll all meet at Julie’s next week – same day, same time. Until then, keep those needles flying.
