I’ve been having some trouble with my website. Grrrr. I skipped one post, so I decided to combine the last two meetings into one. We’ve had holidays and travel interfering with our attendance, so here are photos from the meetings at Michele’s house and my house. Hope you enjoy them!
Michele’s driveway was SO icy that we felt like we skated from our cars to the house. Nobody fell – whew! – and we had a fun time. Hopefully the warm weather will melt out all of our streets and driveways.
Marylane started a new project – a garter stitch afghan – that has a contrasting, multicolor border. I like it and so would Joan – it’s all knit, knit, knit.
Very pretty against the snowy background, Marylane.
Francy found a great deal on knitting markers at JoAnn Fabrics and brought them to share. She doubts that she’ll need 500 markers anytime soon. The way I lose them, I think it wouldn’t take very long. Every time I move my recliner to vacuum, I find colorful markers everywhere.
I had suggested that Francy use a marker for every repeat on the swirl hat (because it’s complicated), and it worked better for her. And, we all got new markers.
Francy’s great deal on markers and her Swirl Hat.
Markers look kind of jaunty.
Michele is still knitting her cabled jumper and is nearing the end. I can’t wait to see it!
Such concentration!
Here’s a close up of the jumper. I hope you can see the beautiful horizontal cabling at the top on the left.
Cabling, vertical and horizontal.
I have 39 inches on my poncho right now. I need to get to 54 inches and am hoping that I don’t run out of yarn. Fingers crossed! The knit shop where I bought the original yarn has changed hands so I’m not sure they carry this weight and brand anymore. If I run out, I would just leave off a cowl neck that I wanted to add.
Knit, knit, knit.
Deb joined us, but she was practically asleep in her chair. She’s been packing to move out of her recently sold house and into a condo until her new house is built. I remember how tiring that is – although it’s been 20 years since I moved. It’ll be fun to meet in a new place. More fun for Deb when she’s all moved in!
Pooped, but still knitting.
And now, on to Marsha’s house for the next meeting!
We were a small group because it was President’s Day and some of us were out of town or just out and about.
Francy finished her hat and it looks great. She knitted it on smaller needles than the pattern called for – 2’s instead of 3’s – so it is a little tight for her head. She’ll pass it on to one of the grandsons.
I love the way the colors came together in diamond shapes.
Now Francy’s working on a cowl. It has two slipped stitches at the beginning and end of each row that creates an appealing edge. She could join the ends when she’s finished or add buttons.
Easy-peasy cowl. I like the color.
Linda knitted her grandson a red hat for Valentine’s Day. She had already mailed it, but sent me a photo. Very cute.
Love the cables.
Now Linda’s knitting pieces of a bunny to put together for the little guy. We had some fun with the puzzle.
There’s a bunny in here someplace.
Oh, there he is!
Linda’s going to stuff him, assemble him and knit a little blue coat for him.
That’s all for now. We seem to be experiencing an early spring – sunshine and temps in the 40s. Woohoo! I’ll take it. Next week, we meet at Julie’s house. Until then, Castoffs, keep those needles blazing and take advantage of the nice weather while you can.
