The Castoffs met in Marylane’s beautiful backyard on a blustery, sometimes cloudy/sometimes sunny day. Francy brought her beautiful daughter Betsy and Betsy’s beautiful baby daughter Grace. We were happy to finally meet Grace who is perhaps the cutest baby in the universe (especially according to her grandmother). We all passed her around and she was very sweet and gracious to put up with us all.
A relaxed day in the yard.
Happy and busy Grace.
I’m not sure how much knitting actually got accomplished. Marylane served us root beer floats and then wine to those who wanted it, so we were happy just to be catered to. Thanks, Marylane!
Grace was the big draw. I don’t know what it is about babies that make grown women go all gooey, but we were a big mess of goo and Grace was the goo-meister.
Mary and Grace had to have sustenance before continuing.
Sue joined us, and as I’ve discovered after living in a small town for twenty years, almost everyone knew Sue from some connection. It was fun to see her and to see the beautiful scarf that she is knitting.
Beautiful scarf that Sue is knitting.
Lisa and her sister Lynn (from Alaska) walked up from a block over and joined us. Lisa told us that she was looking forward to being a granny in January and she practiced a little with baby Grace.
Lisa getting in some baby time while Grace poses from Francy's lap.
Marylane modeled her wrap and we loved the colors in the sunlight. Hey, Castoffs! Ya did good!
Beautiful!
Michele brought her birthday present from Joel and we all drooled with envy over the bamboo needles set. What a great gift! I want one!
Michele's new set of needles.
Several of the Castoffs have these sets – some difference in all – but I hear nothing but raves about the convenience and ease of use.
Joan had to buy more yarn for her Bobcats scarf. Keep knitting (not purling), Joan!
Looks pretty in the sunshine!
Francy brought a finished needlepoint canvas that a friend didn’t want, but it found a home at Marylane’s. She’s going to use it as a seat cover on a chair that is in need. It’s so pretty.
Needlepointing. Another craft heard from...
We all had a lot of fun even if we didn’t get a lot of knitting done. But, that’s what summertime is for, just enjoying being outside with your friends. Here are some more photos of Castoffs enjoying the sunshine, and enjoying Grace, of course.
Deb and Julie loving Grace.
Michele chatting with Betsy.
Just having fun.
On Monday we all went to Francy’s house for lunch and a jewelry show by Betsy. Oh, what beautiful things she made for us to buy! And we did buy, and order more in some cases. I didn’t get any shots of the jewelry because I was too busy snapping up pieces that I wanted. I did get a photo of Leslie’s finished shawl. It turned out beautifully.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
But, wait! I’m a liar. I did get a photo of Leslie the hand model with one of Betsy’s bracelets.
Ooh, copper bracelet.
We thank Francy and Betsy for the great jewelry show and for lunch. It was so much fun! I’m putting a link on our blog for Betsy’s jewelry designs on Etsy.
Next week, we’ll meet at Michele’s house. I am leaving for Canada, but hope to be back in time for the Castoffs meeting. Until next week, keep those needles blazing and enjoy the summer days!
