Thanksgiving week is quiet

For the first time this year it felt like a wintry day so we decided it was a good idea to hang out by the fire to knit.

Fozzie thought so too!

Jan, Barbara K and Barbara B joined me for a quiet afternoon as we discussed Thanksgiving plans and knitting. 

When it got too warm, Fozzie decided to hide under the table but still close enough to see the fire.

Those pesky little ring stitch markers have a nasty habit of jumping off the needles and landing who knows where. Jan wanted to be sure Fozzie didn't think it was a treat and try to eat it. She did finally find it and switched it out for a much brighter colored one for better visibility.

On my needles is the Elizabeth Zimmerman Rib Warmer made with a chunky weight yarn and size 10 needles. It's knitting up a little larger than the original pattern but it will fit someone! This is the first half of the vest and another identical piece will be knitted and seamed down the back. I'm beginning to think I should have knitted both pieces at the same time so I don't experience SSS (second sock syndrome)

Barbara B. worked on Freckles Mittens using a soft tweed yarn that knit up tightly to keep the winter cold away from little fingers. Because the hand is so small, she used a sock darning egg to give a hard surface for sewing up the top of the mitten.

Jan mentioned how bored she is with her pleated scarf pattern so I suggested she knit it to a length of 20 inches or so and seam the short ends into a cowl. She jumped right on that band wagon! It's going to be lovely!

Barbara K. is working on a Mistake Stitch Scarf to go with the hat you see in the background. The fabric this stitch creates is so warm and cozy because of the thick ridges that trap warm air.

The featured FO's this week start with Barbara B's Hot Springs Willow Hat. 

Look at Barb's beautiful cables! She started with a provisional cast on for the ribbed portion of the cuff. Instead of casting the stitches on waste yarn, she put them directly on to a spare cord so all she had to do was attach a needle and knit it directly off the cord.

And here is Barb K's hat to match the Mistake Stitch Scarf. The fabric in this hat has a great squish factor and will be cozy warm.

Barbara B inspired me to try the Jesse's Christmas Hat after I saw how lovely hers turned out. This is a free pattern on Ravelry and knitted up in two days!

This Sava Springs Hat is designed by the same person who designed the Hot Springs Willow Hat. If you were lucky enough to catch it on opening day you could have snagged a copy for free. But now there's a small charge for it.

Our Thanksgiving dinner will be fully cooked and delivered tomorrow so I can reheat and actually enjoy family time. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and can carve out some time to...

Keep those needles clicking!