Back to work

We had a small gathering today and while the sun was shining brightly, it was just a little too chilly and windy for deck knitting.

Barbara B. finished two Yet Another Pumpkin Hat. Together we learned a lesson in gauge on this pattern. It called for worsted weight yarn which is what the label on the variegated yarn stated. However, there is worsted weight and then there is light worsted, which is what this yarn actually is. The smaller hat was supposed to be child size but it turned out much smaller so to make the second hat, Barbara followed the numbers for the adult size and it looks more like a child size. Not to worry though! It will fit someone!!!

Dorah knocked out a bunch of FO's. A basic beanie and helix hat joined the inventory along with...

a Mistake Stitch Scarf and matching hat.

She also completed for herself, Leftie, using lovely yarns by Whole Knit n' Caboodle. Our friend Terri is a very talented yarn dyer and she put a kit together for this pattern to take away the hassle of finding the best color combination in the right amounts of yardage. It saves time and takes away the stress of trying to decide what colors to choose.

Dorah spent the afternoon weaving the ends in on her cute self patterning socks.

I'm halfway through another chicken amigurumi. I finished the second square after this photo was taken and am now attaching the squares to each other. Next up I'll embroider eyes and crochet a beak and comb to its head.

    Barbara K just started the Upward Bound Beanie, a nice gender neutral hat designed by Benjamin                                                           Matthews, my newest favorite hat designer.

Barbara B's current project is the Pop Top Hat. I forgot to ask her what the contrasting color will be at the crown.

Carole is about halfway through another cheerfully striped basic beanie.

And don't let me forget to show you Barbara B's sourdough Black and Whites. These were my husband's favorite cookies from his local Brooklyn bakery when he was a kid and he still loves them! I saved a couple for you Ron!

Last weekend The Adirondak Wool and Arts Festival was held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, NY. Barbara, Dorah, and I arrived just after the gates were opened. Dorah and I found some fiber which inspired us but Barbara's only purchase was a freshly picked squash at the local farm stand. And although I did not take photographic proof, we did stop just outside the gate at the Ice Cream Man for some "small" ice cream treats, the quantities of which could have fed a small village! Next time we vow to order the Kiddie size. LOL!

I needed more yarn like I need a hole in the head but this was in the sale bin and it begged to be taken home and knitted into the Gryer Shawl. I just wish I could knit in my sleep!

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and keep those needles clicking!

Deck knitting!

It was a beautiful, breezy afternoon of knitting outside today. It's been so hot and humid that I really haven't used the deck as much as in the past. No humidity and a light breeze made it a delightful time spent with my Chicks.

Barbara B. made a sourdough coffee cake to top it off with a touch of sweetness.

Jan started a blue Look Out! Winter Hat because she caught the startitis bug. I know how that feels! I currently have seven projects on needles. No one ever said I was a monogamous knitter!

She has also made progress on her Wee Bean cardigan. We're all very proud of her as this is her third sweater and she matched the stripes on the sleeves! Great job Jan!

I'm working on the Leaf and Lace Cardigan from a book of eight different patterns. If I have enough yarn left I will knit the matching hat.

Maureen was bored with knitting the Totally Biased Cowl and decided to cast on for her Look Out! Winter Hat. This is a potato chip pattern, can't make just one. ;)

Nancy's Reverb Shawl looks like it's getting close to the finish line. I said it before and I'll say it again, I love those colors!

Barbara B. finished the Hill 60 hat and immediately cast on for the...

Upward Bound Hat, designed by Benjamin Matthews. He designs nice patterns for hats that could be gender neutral. There was a post about it on Facebook that it would be free for a limited time so we both grabbed a digital copy of the pattern. 

Cinzia is knitting the bonnet from the same pattern book as my Lace and Leaves sweater. She already finished the sweater.

Dorah has reached the crown portion of her sparkly hat where she now begins decreasing however,

her yarns became a tangled knot so I helped to untangle while she supervised. LOL! 

In recognition of the recent 2024 Olympics, we celebrated our victory over the knots.

 Now she can finish her hat.

I need to get back to my knitting so I can whittle down the list of projects. 

Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!