K.F.

Even though I had to go with 2 kids in tow, I thought it was very well organized. I was there for about 3 hours. Didn't get to take either of my classes, but had a nice time quickly perusing the market and having lunch with friends. I don't usually like pasta salad, but theirs was good.

The only thing I purchased was one pattern and can't wait to start. I haven't been in the mood for knitting lately so hopefully this will get me back on track. I did, from Kim's inspiration, make a "Scarf in the Round" for a Chinese auction at school. I have started another and may give it to a fellow teacher who is retiring this year.

FYI: Have any of you heard of Ravelry? https://www.ravelry.com/account/login It is an online knit/crochet community that seems to be growing exponentially. I've found reference to it on several blogs. Check it out! I have put my name on the waiting list for membership.

Knitters Fantasy

As a Partcipant I thought Knitters was great. I understand there were lots of problems( behind the scenes). Coming and enjoying the day, shopping the vendors, going to my class, the venue was all good. The lunch was very ordinary. The style show lady didn't have much puszazz but she managed to put up with us. The class rooms were well marked. The big vendor room was good, easy to navigate. Jane I don't know how to post pictures. I think of you often.
I'll see if Kim can post some of our knitted and in progress items.
Jani

Blog and Brag

Hello Knitters Everywhere,

That picture of Flo is absolutely great. I love the caption, it made me LOL.

Since I am not able to get to the shop or guild meetings, I really miss seeing what everyone is working on. I need a "Blog and Brag" fix. Can someone post some pictures of what they are working on? I would love to see the swing coat Kay is working on.

This year, I will not be going to Knitters Fantasy and I am really bummed. Can someone post some pictures for me? I am also interested in the new venue.

I haven't been knitting lately, I seem to have lost my knitting mo-jo and I want it back. I am slowly working on a lace scarf, out of some Lorna's lace-weight pink yarn. It is worked in two pieces and I am ready to start the second piece. I usually have to re-start lace over and over. I hope I can keep concentrated enough to go through the pattern row by row and remember the change I made in the pattern (2 months ago).

That's enough for now,
Love to all, Jane

last ski trip

Well I'm back from the last trip. Colorado is beautiful covered in snow. Our weather was crisp and sometimes too warm. We had great snow..one day we had 13-20 inches in one day!
We skiied everyday, we shopped and ate ..Oh and had a glass of wine or 2or 3.
We found a yarn shop in downtown Aspen. The nice owner was interested in what we were knitting. She carried an assortment of Blue Sky Alpaca products and some MainMoon items.
Buffalo hank @50% off. Her shop was small.
There were people on this trip from other ski clubs and we made alot of new friends.
I took my top down sweater and a new sock to work on. Everyone was interested in my knitting.
The hotel had a Living Room setting in front of the fireplace. That was our meeting place and my knitting spot.
I'm glad to see Spring is really trying to arrive now that I'm home.
Can't wait for Knitters Fantasy. It will be sooo good to see all of you.
I'm taking Mobieus cast on.
See you soon, jani