The Castoffs met on a mild, partly cloudy first day of July. For a while this morning, I wasn’t sure if we would be knitting indoors or outdoors. Thankfully, we were able to lounge around in the shade of my big cottonwood tree, laughing and knitting. And eating and drinking, too.
Ah, summertime at last!
We were joined by Marylane’s sister-in-law, Jean from Boston, who was knitting a throw. It’s always fun to see a knitter from another place. We are all sister-knitters under the skin, though.
Welcome, Jean!
Francy brought a little friend along, so we gave him a glass of wine and entertained him. We couldn’t find needles small enough for him though, but that’s ok. He got too drunk to knit anyway.
What did you say your name was, fella?
Francy’s daughter, Betsy is having a baby – if you read this blog, you should already know this – and she sent a photo of a felted mobile that she made for the baby’s room. It is very cool.
Felted mobile for Francy's grandbaby
Carol finished the blanket!!! Carol finished the blanket!!! Carol finished the blanket!!! Yay, Carol!
We're so proud of you, Carol!
Well, I’m not finished with my sis-in-law’s afghan, but I’m getting along. I am about 3/4 of the way finished and hope to be completed by August. I was looking at it in my living room and, you know? It looks good with my furniture…hmm. Marty could be in trouble.
Getting longer! Is the end in sight?
It was a momentous meeting for Mary. She decided to tackle CABLES. Yes, knitters, our little Mary is no longer the knitwit of the bunch if she can make cables. Good job, Mary! We’re proud of you. Michele helped explain the ins and outs of cabling and by the end of the day, Mary had it conquered.
And then you hold these two stitches behind...
The pattern that Michele is holding shows a picture of the purse that Leslie is starting for her daughter Sienna. This is the first project since she finished with the ‘thick and thin’ scarves – SEVEN of them. Wow. Can’t wait to see the purse – it has cables around the top. Michele, when she isn’t instructing cable class, is knitting little bath puppets for her niece and great niece. I want that pattern for my great-nieces! Sounds cute.
That’s it for this week. We enjoyed the weather, the company and the knitting. Congratulations to Linda who just sold her house and bought a new condo. We are so happy for you! I know it’s been a long road and a hard decision. We’re glad you’re staying put in Kalispell.
See you next week at Joan’s house. Until then, keep those needles flying!
