We met at Marylane’s house on a cool, rainy day. Once we all had wine, or tea, and knitting in hand, life was much better. We got so involved in our knitting and talk that we completely forgot the rhubarb pie that Marylane made. But we recovered our senses and ate some. Yum.
Michele brought the afghan that Francy had backed with flannel and was tying through all layers. Almost finished! And it’s really warm. Some lucky senior will welcome that warmth in the nursing home next winter.
Last touches on the afghan
While Michele was working on the afghan, I knitted a row on her bathroom curtain because I left the instructions for MY afghan at home. Duh. Working with linen thread was different and unforgiving – not stretchy like yarn that I’ve used before. After she finished the afghan, Michele snuggled underneath it and took back her own knitting.
A perfect picture of knitting
Francy brought her hooded sweater that is almost finished. She’s working on the hood’s band.
Great lookin' sweater
Marylane is knitting more bracelets for her family reunion this summer. She has decorated them with beautiful beads that are made locally.
Marylane's beads and yarn for bracelets
Marylane let me choose some beads to decorate either hats or bracelets. Uh-oh, one more project to look forward to. Now, how many does that make…?
Leslie is working on the final ‘thick & thin’ bridesmaid scarf. We are all wondering what she will premiere next. It’s been a long time since she’s knitted another project. Can’t wait.
I sense a sense of accomplishment from Leslie
Mary was diligently knitting her polar bear scarf, but I’m afraid that the field of unrelieved white garter stitch is getting to her.
Don't do it, Mary! Death by knitting needle is way too messy!
Linda was working on a scarf that has wonderful fringe, but she had to CUT the yarn to unravel the fringe. Yikes! We all held our collective breath while the dreaded scissors came out. It was a frightening moment, but Linda valiantly continued and voila! Fringe!
Magic fringe appearing from cut yarn
I can’t wait to see the completed scarf. Also, I think we are in for a treat from Leslie. She might bring ALL of the bridesmaid scarves.
Deb and I goofed around because we didn’t have our knitting. We enjoyed the conversation, the wine, the rhubarb pie and the presence of our friends. Next week we will meet at Linda’s house. In the meantime, keep those scissors away from your yarn! Unless the pattern demands it, of course. Keep knittin’!
