In again, Out again, In again

There was a pretty steady rainfall just before the Chicks arrived today that in addition to watering the lawn, brought a hefty percentage of humidity to the air. I thought it was a good move to stay indoors so we could enjoy the cool air. Dorah told us about her recent trip to DC to visit family and attend a Mets vs Orioles game. Cinzia's son texted her pictures of his view from atop Mount Fuji in real time where he is taking time from his teaching duties to enjoy the sights of Japan. Meanwhile, back here in reality, some of us can't make a phone call from the kitchen because of sketchy cell service! LOL! Barbara B. recently returned from a girls' only retreat to Lake George where she had a relaxing time. And Barbara K. has finalized her plans to cruise through the Panama Canal next month so she can check another box from her Bucket List. 

Me? I'm content to sit with Fozzie (my fat cat for those of you who don't know him) and knit until the cows come home. Currently on my needles is the 1898 Hat. I'm using a smaller than recommended size needle to make the hat fit a smaller head. Yarn is Patons Classic Wool for warmth.

Barbara B. is using the same denim yarn that she used on a sweater to make the Sunny Baby Blanket.

The yarn is called "Jeans" and is made by Lion Brand. She said it's a bit splitty but it is soft for an acrylic.

Jan is trying her hand at test knitting the In Threes Cowl I designed and finding out that her bamboo needles don't play nicely with her acrylic yarn. I let her borrow a pair of my metal needles so she could get more enjoyment out of the experience. 

Cinzia had started the same cowl but this yarn wasn't having any part of it! So she frogged it for a more cooperative pattern. Sometimes the yarn has a mind of its own! This is the lace from the Panopeia blouse she knitted right before this project.

Margaret has just reached the start of the decreasing portion of the crown of the hat she designed. She's going to wait until she gets home where conversation won't distract her and then she's going to try decreasing while keeping in pattern.

Dorah has some yarn left in the skein so she's going to continue working on her Changing Staircases Shawl until she runs out. She's almost there!

And Barbara K. has heard all of us rave about the Helix Hat knitting and decided to give it a try. She had all these odds and ends of yarn that were too small to make a whole project but too much to toss away so the best thing to make is a Helix Hat!

We are still knitting for the homeless women veterans of Saratoga County but we're looking ahead to what our next project should be. That time of the year when we do our yarn bombing is quickly approaching so we were thinking of collaborating with the Stitch Angels again and having a joint donation to hang outside in Albany, free for the taking. It's always fun to distribute the goodies and see the expressions on people's faces when they realize everything is free. It warms our hearts to give back to the community.

On that note, I better get back to my projects. Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!