Knit 1- Pugs 2 ( and slip a kitty ): 01/20/2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Return from retreat...Feb trips next.

About 30 ladies and 2 men attended this retreat organized by Tina from Lancaster Pa Rose Spinners' Guild. Meeting a diverse group of people and knitting/spinning nonstop for 2 days made for a perfect weekend.
The Resort we stayed at did not allow wine- but it like we were intoxicated just from all the fiber in the room. Side trips were taken to 2 yarn stores. Susanah's( no link available) was really interesting filled to the brim with all kinds of yarns, boxes,samples, books and materials but so crowed that is was impossible to concentrate. Still WaterFibers was well organized and pleasant to visit.This store was ever so tempting but my New Year's resolution was kept as not a single skein of yarn was purchased!

On Sunday a class on toe-up socks was presented. The the presenter was super organized with handouts and many visuals. A baby sock was attempted. I understood it but need to go back and start over as mine had several holes where the yarn needed to be pulled snugly by the markers, This method used a provisional cast on and several wrapped stitches.

My sister and I with our matching Lendrums.

Feb is travel and get away from the cold month!!!

A pair of socks will be started soon using the dpns made of wood just for just this time(.I am hooked on circulars after Cat Bordhi's retreat.) DPN's go on my trip to Galapagos,Ecuador and the Amazon Feb 12-23.. My circulars are metal and may be confiscated by airlines so wood and plastic will be packed. A basic pattern I have used a few times before will be a safe project while at airports plus they are so portable. As it is -luggage is restricted to one bags for 11 day which must be less than 48 pounds. Hiking, swimming and Amazon clothes need to be carefully chosen and packed .

Other travel news.

I registered for my classes at Stitch N Bitch Cruise on Feb 27. I am very excited about this trip. Packing for this will be entirely different. No limit on the luggage here. Knitting materials should fill one whole suitcase.. Dressy/ cruise wear will be needed if it fits! Here are my classes taught by Debbie Stoller and Shannon Oakey.