The Castoffs met at Carol’s house and we are so glad to see that spring is finally on its way in spite of the occasional rain shower. This week was spring break, but only Deb is away having fun in the sun (Florida) and Francy is babysitting her darling Grace in Minnesota. Some of the rest of us were either just getting back from a trip or leaving the next day. It was fun to catch up and see what everyone has been up to – knitwise.
I finished sewing together my brother’s alligator and am trying to decide how to add eyes and ridges on his back. Beads, perhaps? Anyway, Little Kitty was intrigued at first, then it was just another alligator on the floor.
Seen one alligator, you've seen 'em all.
Carol kind of liked the alligator too, until it attacked her. Bad alligator!
Peace, love and swamp to you, 'gator.
I think it’s kind of cuddly for an alligator.
Hmm, maybe I'll keep him. Naw. He'd miss his swampy view from my brother's Florida room.
Michele is knitting a skirt for a teacher at the middle school. The pattern is the one that she knitted for her daughter, Erica. Very cute. She is almost at the waist. It will look more like a skirt once she’s made the decreases at the waist and nipped it in.
Two-tone skirt.
Michele finished the orange sweater that she knitted for Erica. Leslie took some photos of it with the help of an unnamed student at the Middle School. The sweater is stunning and the detail is beautiful. Thanks for sharing these photos with us, Leslie and Michele.
Amazing detail!
There's Michele in the background. You're an artist!
One more closeup of Erica's sweater.
Marylane is working on the finishes to her crossover shawl. She added an i-cord to the neckline and is almost done. We love it!
Beautiful shawl, ML!
Mary has been a busy little grandma. She is finishing the hood on the ducky towel for her grandson due shortly, and she is making little mitts for both grandchildren so they won’t scratch themselves. Why do babies do that? They all do it. Tearing at their little faces as if they were saying “Where the hell am I? What is this bulbous thing on my shoulders. I’ll get rid of it!” Babies. Mysterious creatures, aren’t they?
Duck hooded towel. Without eyes...
Little mitts of all sizes, a baby hat and a whale (in pieces)! Busy Mary.
Our Julie has been pretty busy herself. She finished the legwarmers for her daughter Terra. They are very cool. Julie modeled one – and yes, Jules, it fit just fine on your leg.
Legwarmer! To be worn over booted legs...or unbooted legs.
We looked around and Julie was on the floor. Huh? She’d been sitting all day and just wanted a change, I guess. Anyway, it’s nice to know that the Castoffs can knit in any position. Sitting, standing, lying down, upside down. Yes, we are THAT dedicated – or addicted – to knitting.
Knit one, nap two.
Looks like fun, Jules. Maybe we should all lie down and knit.
The rest of us were seriously knitting today, Linda with her shawl, me with my afghan, Leslie with her…uh, Leslie? Are you in between projects? I didn’t see what you were working on or IF you were working on anything. I’m sure she’ll have something fabulous next week when we meet at Deb’s house. All the teachers will be back at work and we’ll be one week closer to spring!
Knitting, talking, not knitting - it's all fun for us.
Gator watching the other side of the room. Chomp, chomp.
Have a great week – stay dry, Castoffs. I’m dreaming of bike rides, hikes and road trips for our future. Until those dreams come true, keep those needles blazing and I’ll see you next time!
Little kitty and little gator.
