On a sunny, blustery fall day we all met at Leslie’s house. Because it was Linda’s birthday, I brought cute little cupcakes for the celebration.
Cupcakes!
Leslie was afraid we’d set the ribbons on fire, but we managed to light them without tragedy. However, when Linda blew out the candles, she gave such a mighty blow that some of the candles were leaning in the wind. Bet you got your wish though, dintcha Linda?
One, two, BLOW!
Linda had started a new project – a wonderfully intricate winter hat for a friend’s grandson knit from colorful, bulky yarn. This is a pattern that some of us have made before, but I really like the bulkiness of the yarn. Very impressive, Linda.
Winter must be coming!
Francy brought a little knitted bird on its nest and when she lifted the bird from the nest, there were blue eggs underneath. Francy knit this for her granddaughter Grace who watched the birds outside Francy’s house this summer while their eggs were being hatched. A wonderful time that Grace can remember whenever she looks at her knitted mama bird.
Little bird on her nest…
EGGS!
Francy has the pattern if you’re interested.
The eggs and the bottom of the bird were made with roving yarn. The bird was knit in one piece with wings and tail picked up and knit, then the bird and nest were felted. Francy added a real bird’s feather to the nest for authenticity. This is such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing it, Francy. I know that Carol is knitting little stuffed dogs, but she forgot to bring them. I can’t wait until next week to see more animals at knitting.
Francy is working on a skirt for Betsy and is using the same pattern that Michele used for Erica’s skirt. Francy’s is a deep wine color and is coming along nicely. She started at the bottom with a lace pattern. We probably won’t see the finished product since Francy is leaving for a visit with Betsy and Grace, bird in hand.
Betsy’s skirt…well, the bottom of Betsy’s skirt.
Mary came up the stairs with Larissa and Aurora – darling baby! Larissa, Aurora and Jason are here for a visit and gramma Mary is so happy! Aurora is a chunky little bundle of love – she was very serious – probably couldn’t stop looking at all the loud, crazy ladies waving pointy sticks. I always wonder what we look like from a baby’s perspective. Like Foer’s book, we probably seem ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.’
Mary, Larissa and Aurora. Three generations of strong women.
Mary brought Aurora’s witch hat to model. I was amazed at how well she did – I would have screamed my head, and hat, off. We didn’t hear a peep from her.
She likes her witchy hat. She likes Carol, too. Recognizes another grandma’s touch.
Mary and granddaughter Aurora.
Leslie and I brought the pieces that we’re knitting for the yarnbomb chair. Marylane wasn’t here today and she had custody of the chair, so we’ll bring our little bits and bobs to Julie’s house next week and see what needs doing. I think that once we have a clear vision, it’ll go fast. In the meantime, we’re trying out ideas and patterns. Mine is a chevron pattern from Noro…
Chevron swatch for the chair.
Leslie is knitting a 3D loop pattern for the chair, also out of Noro. This is so striking! I love how it stands up and shouts “Look at me! I’m outrageous!”
Fluffy and puffy.
I finally finished my neckerchief scarf made from a soft, pretty Rowan yarn that I found in Florida a couple of years ago. It’s been languishing in my stash ever since and I resurrected it for this scarf. A neutral color but an interesting pattern.
It was fun to knit and could use a blocking on the edges.
Michele was knitting her soft, light hot-flash sweater. Leslie couldn’t get over how small the yarn and needles were. “Look at this, look how small it is compared to regular yarn! It’s gonna take forever!” Michele just smiled and kept knitting. She knows how jealous we’ll be when it’s finished.
Well, Leslie does have a point. It’s small compared to the orange worsted weight.
Michele calmly knitting her sweater – the eye of the storm.
Next week we meet at Julie’s house. She’s taking the day off, so she says that if you want to come over earlier than our regular time, feel free to do so. Oh, don’t get her out of BED or anything, but within reason. Until then, Castoffs, enjoy the autumn weather, rake leaves, clear out your flower beds and keep those needles blazing! See you next time.
