Becca was working on a mitts pattern which Jeni had written so it was handy for her to have her on hand to clarify some of the instructions. In the meantime I spent at least an hour unpicking an extremely tight cast off that she had done on a pair of toe-up socks, which wouldn't fit a mouse's leg let alone the human recipient's. The cast off she had used was supposedly called "a super stretchy cast off" but I think that should be reported to Trading Standards! Anyway I got it sorted and did a loose rib cast off and she was happy with that.
I managed to add 3 rows to my hat and bought some Lopi Aran to make a couple more. Not Koolhaas but some simple ribbed hats, probably using this pattern. Ruth had brought along a lovely book of vintage knitting patterns which she bought at the Harrogate Knitting & Stitching Show - a show she wasn't overly impressed with due to the lack of knitting stands. Anne had Inspired to Knit and Glam Knits which we all had a look at. I think I preferred the first one.I'd like to thank Anne for her hospitality and for providing tea, coffee and yummy edible goodies.
Have a look at the photos on this amazing blog. I found it through "Blogs of Note" on the blogger dashboard. Wouldn't fancy that hobby myself!
3 comments:
It sounds like you had a lovely time. Sorry I couldn't be there.
I look forward to meeting Jeni at a future knitting group meeting.
Thanks for linking to that amazing storm-chaser's blog. The photos are outstanding, however I don't think I would ever be brave (or is it foolish?)enough to venture anywhere near some of those storms..........
Lucky you to have Jeni near..
And what fantastic photos!!
Thanks for the tag...I will do it - just need a bit of time...
Sounds like a lovely time, and very productive as well. Your hats sound intriguing... must read on!
Cool website - we hear news of these storm chasers - it's nice to see photographs of this quality.
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