I got to Carol’s house wayyy too early so I watched her vacuum the carpet and I talked to Shannon, Carol’s daughter, about the tumble she took on her bike. She broke her wrist and separated her shoulder – yikes. In four weeks, she starts a new teaching job in Japan so some Japanese doctor will take the cast off. I asked Shannon if seeing a doctor in another country bothered her and she said, “No, I’ve had surgery in Japan before. They have a good medical reputation.” Ah, youth. I guess I won’t worry about her. Carol is helping her type her syllabai and curriculum notes.
Gotta watch those downhill trails when you’re on your bike, Shannon!
Carol laid out a variety of yummy snacks – Flathead cherries, chips, Kettle Korn (we devoured it) and almonds. She brewed some tea – Earl Grey with a licorice herb tea added – it was deliciously refreshing. Thank you, Carol! Carol is thinking about HER classes for the fall – she’ll teach the little ballerinas again. They are so cute.
Yum. Food.
Betsy and Grace are still here visiting Francy and we are enjoying them SO MUCH at knitting. Betsy had made some very cool necklaces out of chunky yarn that she wrapped, in a couple of places, with contrasting yarn. They are simple but very striking – Betsy thought they’d look good beaded. I agree.
Three generations of wonderful females.
Francy was beginning a cardigan for Grace so I got a photo of its start. The pattern is adorable and I like the color.
At first I thought this was a picture of Grace!
Michele had seen some felted slippers that Betsy made and showed us at the last meeting, but somehow I missed them. Betsy crocheted them, then embroidered the toes and felted them down to size. They sounded so cute, and Michele obviously agreed because she is crocheting some. Can’t wait to see them at our next meeting.
Not just for knitting.
There wasn’t a whole lot of knitting going on – it seems like we’ve taken a vacation from serious knitting for the summer. That’s okay – summers are short around here and there’s too much to do outside.
Not a lot of knitting, Castoffs!
When Julie pulled out some knitting, Mary couldn’t believe it! Actual knitting in the summer! Julie’s knitting some slippers that look very hot. I mean – too hot to wear for a few months – but it could take her that long to finish them, so no worries.
You’re doing WHAT?
Just to prove that some knitting DOES go on in the summer, I brought out my entre-lac scarf that I’ve been working on while watching the Olympics. I love the Olympics and it’s soothing for me to knit while the competitors sweat. Better than me sweating, right?
I’m enjoying this pattern.
Linda shared a piece of local pottery with us that she purchased for her son and almost-daughter-in-law (the wedding is Aug. 11). It is a beautiful piece of artwork and is inscribed with lovely words: “You shall go out with joy and be led forth in peace.” I know it will hold a special place in their home.
Beautiful pottery bowl.
We meet next time at Joan’s house and she said that we could come at 3:00. Until then, Castoffs, keep those needles blazing – or at least, don’t forget where you put them for the summer. Enjoy the beautiful weather!
