Too hot and humid for outdoor knitting

When I went out to water my potted flowers on the deck the air was so thick I knew we would be staying indoors.  And since almost everyone was here today and might not be at our anniversary dinner, I decided to give them their thank you gift. Everyone loved it!

                                     

To commemorate our 25 years of service I designed a little charm which can be used as a stitch marker. It is roughly the size of a dime and with the help of Robbie MacCue and his technology skills, I think it turned out pretty sweet.   

                                    Dorah finished her Helix Hat and started a pair of…

                                                  

                                                   Fingerless mitts to coordinate with it.

                                             

Tina has a little more progress on her Ruckle Hat. The wrinkles are achieved by reaching behind the work and catching the purl bumps in with the live stitches.

                                              

                       Barbara K started another sherbert hat with the pretty pastel variegated yarn.

                                              

I have to stop here to explain why today’s blog looks so wonky. Apparently, my laptop is too old to update anymore and it refused to allow me to use the internet. So I have to resort to posting on my I-pad and it’s not cooperating. I might have to enlist my son’s help. I know he’ll be overjoyed at the prospect…not.

 Barbara B worked on her Summer Net Shawl using a lovely variegated sport weight yarn that started out as a different project. Her original idea was voted out by the yarn but it seems to love this shawl.

                                               

                   Maureen continued to add to her Close to You Shawl with the lovely lace edging.

                                                

     She also finished the Welter Hat and the 1898 hat, both in vibrant blue.

                                                                                 

                      Margaret worked on her Fair Isle Hat and finished it before it was time to leave.

                      She had to increase the circumference of the hat because it was looking too small at first. But I always say, it will fit somebody!

Nancy’s Slip Stitch Cowl looks beautiful. Her color choices blend so nicely. She also worked on her Bright Side Shawl which she said is a fun pattern to knit.

Cinzia worked on her spiral socks for her son. They are stretchy and made without a heel because the stitch arrangement makes the sock conform to the foot without having to knit short rows and a heel flap.

                                                 

I’m working on a honeycomb stitch scarf inspired by the Sophie Scarf which was all the rage in the beginning of this year.

                                                 

                                                     Jan has a hat started called Lace Crown.

                                                 

And last but not least, my half eaten Sourdough Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie from the magic oven of Barbara B was delicious. I’m going to have to consult my thesaurus to find other words to describe how good her baking is.

                                                 

That’s it for today. I’m hoping to get the computer stuff figured out before the next time I post. Keep your fingers crossed for me. And keep those needles clicking!