We had two visitors today

We have jumped right into summer weather! It wasn't too long ago that we still had the heat on and now the AC is going strong. We did have some breezes cooling the outside air.

Even Fozzie decided to sit with us and enjoy the fresh air. He was our first visitor of the day. There was something about Carole's project bag that kept his attention, until he heard thunder rumbling in the distance.

Then Fozzie sat beside me for protection. 

He's getting braver each week as he gets used to the Chicks' Tuesday visits.

Barbara B finished a darling crown hat for a family member who is expecting. The yarn is from our visit in April to the annual sale at WEBS. The green yarn is Haydenville, a blend of merino and acrylic and the yellow is Plymouth Encore, all machine washable.

The matching cardigan uses the same yarns. 

I'm slipping at getting the proper names for patterns this week but here is another set Barbara B finished. This one is for donation.

                            

The little helmet hat even has a chin strap.

Barbara K had variegated yarn that was comprised of yellows, greens, and pinks, for which she wanted to make a blanket. However, she did not want the pink in the blanket so she carefully knitted to the start of the pink strands and cut them out, tied them together, and now she has a whole new ball of yarn made of just the pink colors.

She started the Umbilical Hat which starts at the cuff and ends with a little I-cord to finish the crown making it look like the stub of the umbilical cord. I can't seem to find the link to that pattern either!

Maureen said she'll be working on her Bert Baby Blanket for a long while. Maybe it will help people to appreciate how much work goes into a project if they see it week after week.

Carole found cute sour apple green buttons to finish off the Wee Bean Sweater.

And completed another adorable cardigan. Carole has the patience of a saint! She was able to get exactly matching sleeves by pulling out the skein of yarn so they would start at the same sequence of colors!

She also completed a hat for herself called Twig Beanie.

On her needles now is another Wee Bean Sweater for donation.

Dorah is rounding the bend, fast approaching the heel of her second sock.

And don't let me forget today's sourdough delight, Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins. 

Barbara B is too good to us! Delicious, as usual!

You might not be able to tell but I have started the sleeves for my Knit Baby Jacket Set. And because I was paying attention to the conversation, I inadverdantly knitted the sleeves in stockinette instead of garter stitch but the ladies wouldn't let me frog it. They convinced me to make it "a design element". That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Our second visitor hopped on by just as the ladies were leaving. I was wondering why Fozzie kept peering out the side of the deck before the ladies arrived. Now I know why!

Well, it's time to make dinner so have a great week and keep those needles clicking!