Knit Out
Originally uploaded by Big Sister.
Erin and I went to the Knit Out at the Temescal Cafe called by Rachel this afternoon. I have knit with groups of friends before, however knitting with a group of strangers is so much fun. Everyone was really friendly and we could all talk patterns, yarns, magazines and reference books. The sock knitting epidemic was alive and strong there with at least half of the attendees knitting socks. Blogless Lauren showed off her Socks that Rock yarn, which confirmed what I have known for a couple of days now. I must go to Stitches. I am doomed.
Cordelia wowed everyone with her Pirate Hat. I walked away with a few more blogs to read: Celia, Cheryl, and Elizabeth (once she returns to blogging). We received quite a few puzzled stares and several inquiries into what exactly we were doing there. Towards the end a woman named Jennifer asked to join us. Turns out she's a librarian, too! Clearly, I am working the right crowd.
An added bonus--I finished the body of Marilyn's NSS Cardi save for hemming the body. I am a button band, collar, and ruffle away from finishing. I will try to get a progress shot tomorrow.
During in Knit Out, Blogless Gwen finished an amazing sweater knit the old way for her sweet boy, George. Witness the cuteness:
Thanks for a wonderful afternoon of knitting and chatting, ladies!
Sooo nice to have met you today. I loved your sweater... I'm in awe!
I'll definitely be stopping back by your blog!
Posted by: Christine | January 14, 2006 at 09:19 PM
Did Cordelia write that pattern? I totally love it and have been planning it next on my to do list.
Posted by: Angela | January 15, 2006 at 06:35 AM
Hi Nicole, congrats on finishing up the body of Marilyn, she's gorgeous so far! It was great to meet you at the knit-out, I hope we run into each other again soon. Stitches West anyone?
Posted by: Cheryl | January 15, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Great meeting you yesterday, Nicole. Did I hear you say you were going to take Nancy's classes in March? Morning or afternoon?
Posted by: Celia | January 15, 2006 at 10:54 AM
Hey Nicole,
Thanks again for inviting me yesterday. It was nice to catch up. Also fun to meet everyone and be in the presence of such accomplished knitters! I have SOOO much to learn and way too many interests. You know - the whole gemini dilemma. Well, I'm officially no longer just a lurker. Yay!
Hope to see you soon.
By the way, love the "cupcake wrap"!
Posted by: erin | January 15, 2006 at 02:12 PM
It was sooo much fun! And so good to meet you. A blog update will be coming... maybe not today, but sometime this week. :P
Posted by: elizabeth | January 17, 2006 at 12:29 PM