The Castoffs met at Deb’s house on a blustery, cloudy day that miraculously did not include rain. We are tired of rain. Anyway, Deb met us with munchies and a great light wine that was new to me. It is called NEW AGE and is a tasty summer wine, especially with a slice of lime. Thanks Deb!
Mary brought to our attention that this was National Doughnut Day (who knew?) and she shared a pattern with us.
Knit a doughnut day!
When we looked at the pattern and discovered that the doughnut in question was knitted with size 00 needles, we decided to skip the calories. But thanks for thinking of us, Mary! Mary was still busy knitting a dishcloth – she had even knitted some between meetings. Good knitter.
Dishcloth queen
When I looked across the room, she and Michele were deep in thought looking at a pattern and I think the question was about the poor neglected polar bear scarf. Poor bear – put away until cooler weather.
Do you think I should put him out of my misery?
Michele had sad news about her bathroom curtain. When she placed it beside the existing curtain (that this color will be added to) she discovered that the needle size was wrong and that she had to start over again. ARRGH! Sometimes knitting is frustrating. Anyway, she has come a long way since the great ripping so we all have high hopes for the curtain.
And now...it will match!
Francy is knitting mittens! Mittens? Yes, mittens! I think this must be an interim project between baby things, don’t you think? They are pretty and are made with a pattern that Julie gave her.
Mitten! A quick, small project
Linda was knitting a dishcloth too – the famous ball band pattern that we all love. She had finished Carol’s scarf and it looks great on Carol.
Linda's finished dishcloth...and her future one.
We love it, she loves it! Great scarf, Linda!
Carol told us that her son, Duncan, got a great job offer in Alaska, so he, his wife and unborn son are moving up to the Great North. We are sad for Carol because she won’t be there when the baby is born, but we are happy for Duncan. Carol will just be planning trips to Alaska! The little family will be home in the fall for Grandma Carol to see the baby.
Blanket for a Great Northern baby
I am making progress on the afghan that I’m knitting for my sis-in-law Marty. Everyone likes the color much better now that they can see it in a pattern. I like it better myself.
Florida afghan growing
Marylane is only a few bracelets away from completion for her reunion. Here is one that she made from yarn leftover from Michele’s block afghan project. We all liked the way it came out. Sorry for the out-of-focus shot. Just call it artsy.
Ginormous blurry bracelet. Not really - operator error.
Deb was working on her daughter’s scarf. Mary said that earlier in the day, Deb came into Mary’s office and casually asked where knitting would be today…”Uh, YOUR house, Deb.” Mary said that the look on Deb’s face was priceless. Here is the serene hostess.
Didja have to leave work early, Deb, to get ready for us?
We all had fun playing with Izzy, Deb’s Yorkie, who examined and sniffed us and our projects. We loved having her little nose in our business.
Izzy!
Next Saturday is Knit in Public Day! Hard to believe that a year ago is when I started this blog. Marylane sent me the information for our day of knitting in Kalispell, so I’ll pass it on to you.
Join us at World Wide Knit in Public Day!
WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
June 12, 2010 in Kalispell
Join us as we knit with thousands of other knitters
around the world on the same day!
This event will take place between 8 am and 6 pm in several locations around Kalispell.
Come to any or all scheduled locations.
Times Locations
8-10 Colter Coffeehouse, 424 S. Main.
Buy a latte and pastry to start your knitting day.
10-12 Corner of Main & Center Streets at Kalispell
Center Mall. If rain – inside the Mall.
Shop or pick up local produce at the Farmer’s Market.
12-2 Bonelli’s Bistro, 38 First Ave. E.
Bonelli’s entree or your own sack lunch.
2-4 Conrad Mansion, 300 block Woodland Ave.
Described as the most authentic pre-1900 Mansion in the Pacific Northwest, open 10-4, Tuesday–Sunday. This historic home features antique furniture, original clothes, and personal items belonging to one of the founding families of Kalispell.
4-6 North Bay Grill, 139 1st Ave. W.
Finish the day with a cool drink.
Bring: lawn chair
For additional information call: Paulette 257-9514 or Marylane 257-5793
World Wide Knit in Public Day was created by Danielle Landes in 2005.
To find out more about WWKiP Day visit wwkipday.com.
We will meet next week at Julie’s house and talk about Knit in Public Day. See you all at Julie’s! In the meantime, keep on knittin’!
