The Castoffs met at my house this week and my son Eli outdid himself in providing treats for us. He made shortbread cookies that were out of this world (and into our mouths) and a lemon dip to go with them and with slices of melon, strawberries and kiwi. Yummm. Thanks Eli!
Yum.
We were all busily at work on our interesting and engrossing projects. Francy was stitching together her beautiful sweater for her daughter-in-law. We were all in love with the pattern and with the perfect seams that Francy made to hold it all together.
Leslie is admiring Francy's beautiful hoodie sweater
Leslie was hard at work on bridesmaid scarf #6. Only one more to go. She was wondering if she would remember how to knit any other stitch when all the scarves are finished. She’s been working on them for a long, long time. I can’t wait to take a photo of all seven scarves together.
Can there be life after 'thick and thin'?
Julie is working on a shawl that is coming along very nicely. She is going to add fringe to it once it is finished. I like it. We talked about heart-shaped dishcloths so I loaned her a few that I knit for my sis last year. You know, those were fun to knit.
Shawl - pretty yarn, eh?
Marylane is starting on a baby hat in a great fuchsia color. Tiny little beginning. I don’t know anyone with a baby. But two of our Castoffs soon will!
How to join yarn into a round? Just keep knitting, Marylane.
Speaking of one prospective grandma, Carol couldn’t make it today, but she is receiving her degree and teaching certificate next week. We all admire you so much, Carol, for going back to school and fulfilling your dream of being a teacher. You’re going to be a great one!
Mary was getting tired of her polar bear scarf – “It’s just knit, knit, knit, white, white, white. Boring!” But we finally persuaded her to get back to it…after she threw a tiny little tantrum…
Careful! Your face could freeze that way, Mary!
Ah, there's our sweet little Mary
She really doesn’t have far to go. Kind of like me and that damn sock. I am gradually getting it done and trying not to think about the OTHER one that I have to do to match it. {Fume} Maybe I’ll just stop here and use this one as a holder for my cell phone. Knitting a dishcloth is sounding better and better.
The cable pattern on the top IS pretty
Michele is still stitching together her afghan and trying to decide on a backing for it. She and Francy talked it over and came to a decision. I hope we’ll get to see the finished product next week.
Sometimes it's hard to concentrate at a Castoffs meeting
Michele was wearing a great boucle sweater that she made last year. I’d almost forgotten how pretty it is! Sometimes we make mistakes at the Castoffs meeting because it’s hard to concentrate with all the talking and eating and drinking. Michele discovered that she had put a row of squares on backwards. Grrrr. She and Leslie had to have a long look.
Maybe the optical illusion will make the mistake invisible?
I’m sure that by next week all will be well. We will meet at Leslie’s house and ***special treat*** Leslie will give us a fashion show of the mother-of-the-bride choices that she wants our opinions on. Really? She wants OUR opinions? We are flattered and confused. Anyway, we look forward to the show. In the meantime, keep those needles moving and have a great week!
