Almost a full house!

Cinzia is still on sabbatical and boy do we miss her! Can't wait to hear all about her escapades. But we have the full complement of the Chicks that are still stateside. And yes, Maureen is back from her southern break with a lovely tan and energy to get back to knitting. There was much discussion about book recommendations and grandchildren today.

Barbara B's treat today was a hit! She made sourdough pretzel bites which we dipped into either mustard or port wine cheddar cheese. I can't decide which I liked better.

But everyone enjoyed them!

You can tell by the almost empty dish! I guess no one wanted to be the "old maid" 😄

Dorah finished the 2x2 ribbed hat that was started last week. She has more of this yarn left over which we think is baby alpaca because of the soft feel and halo features of the yarn. And that's her Sophie Scarf which she finished last week. It's one of those easy, tv knitting projects that can be knitted to any length or width.

 

Barbara B finished her 1898 Hat.

Maureen started a blue 1898 and finished her purple hat which was 

started before she became a snowbird.

On my needles is the All Wound Up Beanie from Benjamin Matthews. I wasn't sure I liked this one when I first started it but the more I knitted the more I liked it. I have to keep reminding myself to be patient and wait for the design to develop.

Dorah jumped right into another 2x2 ribbed hat with more of that baby alpaca yarn.

Barbara K started another scrap happy hat with left overs so they won't go to waste.

Jan's Simple Sideways Triangle Scarf is a bit longer this week. She's been experimenting with knitting different edge stitches to find a finish she likes. She decided on slipping the last two stitches purlwise with the yarn held in front and then knitting those two stitches on the next row. It makes a narrow I-cord for a smooth border.

Barbara B is working the cuff of her Beacon Hat: Worsted. This pattern is a good choice for a gender neutral hat. I always feel drawn to feminine designs and find it difficult to feel inspired to knit men's items. This will make it easier to feel inspired.

Carole makes good use of her magnifying light while she knits her cowl of her own design.

Tina didn't want me to take a picture of her hat because she hadn't made much progress. But I feel it's important to emphasize that what we do doesn't magically happen overnight! My Chicks devote a good portion of their time to helping others through their knitting skills.

Nancy started the Dupont Street Hat that is comprised of a slipped stitch/mosaic design element which presents a brick pattern.

Margaret finished the portion of her 1898 Hat that covers the ears. 

She'll be picking up stitches to finish the crown next.

As soon as the ladies went home I ran to grab the covers for the velvet chair seats but "someone" was too quick for me. What is the fascination with sitting on these chairs? I think he likes to hide under the tablecloth. He's less of a cat that likes heights and more of a mole who likes to hide under ground.

I get it though. There are days when all I want to do is hide under the covers too. 

Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!