Sticky Saturday
First, happy Worldwide Knit-in-Public Day!
You’ll be pleased to know that I did my part not once, but twice.
First, while out for coffee with Mom. (I know, it’s backlit, but I am knitting!) That’s the front of my NbaT, there.
Second, after finishing my lunch.
If you KIPd today, too, go check out Kathy’s blog–she’s offering to donate $1 to the Illinois Burn Camp for Kids for every picture she gets of participation. How’s that for generous of her?
My mother, sister, niece and I paused for photos after lunch. (Sorry about the weird lighting–my brown shirt and khaki pants look darker than Mom’s black-and-white. Go figure!) . . .
While my nephew went to take a few swings on the driving range with my Dad and brother-in-law. (You can see how sticky, humid, and muggy it was by the opaque air in the photo. Ugh.)
And then, I got TWO boxes today:
One, a thank you gift from Adagio Tea for putting a link to their site on my blog. Is that not wonderful of them? You should run right over there and order something from them, because they’re just that nice! (Or, better yet, leave me a comment and I’ll send you a $5 gift certificate to use on your first order!)
Second, my order from Knitpicks. That’s a copy of “Knitting on the Edge,” which I’ve been eyeing for a while, and 18 skeins of their Andean Silk yarn. That’s 55% alpaca, 23% silk, 22% merino wool, and very soft.
I bought 14 skeins of the “Olive” green yarn and 4 of the “Sangria” purple to be an accent.
I’m thinking that should be perfect for the Union Square sweater from the upcoming Fall 2005 issue of Interweave Knits. Of course, I have no idea yet what gauge I’ll need, since the only thing I had to go on was the gauge listed at yarndex.com for the yarn . . . and this does not, in fact, match that (grin). But it’s only half a stitch off, and since I tend to knit loosely, I might be lucky! And if not? It’s beautiful yarn that I’m sure I can find a use or a good home for.
May I just add my own surprise at liking a sweater so much in the preview that I’ve gone out of my way to have the yarn handy (I hope) when the issue arrives next month? Kate Gilbert–who brought us all Clapotis–is obviously very talented!
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i’ll take a certificate! i love tea, even in this weather (had a cup of blackberry currant a couple of nights ago, from ED Foods in canada. yummy stuff). i’ve never had herbal tea iced, but might give it a shot! i haven’t done anything with the yarn yet, but will do so after i finish the baby sweater i’m making. i’m thinking toddler afghan for this fall, maybe with some cars or such. and the kool wool will be great for the ac4c projects this fall that need wool items. thanks again
Dear Chappy’s Mom…..
H and I like your blog. H wants to remind his friend chappy that tomorrow is his birthday….He will officially be 4. He is excited about coming to chappy’s party….he misses his friend.
oh,and by the way, i did KIP at the renaissance fair. no pics though
. all i had with me was my sons, and i’m not comfortable with them using my digital right now, lol (they’re 11 & 13, imagine that!)
I love that Andean Silk yarn. I need to figure out a project for it.
I wish I were sweltering in heat other than in the kitchen:) Still a bit of the wet Spring weather here.
I love the Knitting on the Edge book, so many choices so many new things to practice on, I’ve already got my eye on the new one!
Knitting in public is fun — strangers get to be acquaintances, at least! When taking pictures that are backlit — use the flash anyway — it’ll light everything! And the tea site looks great, need to investigate it further!
Great birthday pics! There was no knitting in public on my part yesterday — too busy with Niccolo
!
Carolyn
Hey Deb! My daughter, Bethany, LOVES the HP books too! She impatiently awaits the 6th books’ arrival. She has plans to attend a HP party at Borders Books at midnight on the 16th to get the book first. And have a laugh at the festivities!
She loves your idea of rereading the books, one a week until then and is joining you. After she finishes her research paper, that is. She will be done the paper tonight so, will be starting in soon. So, know that you will have some reading company.
Hi to Chappy!