Ep 121 written 8/29/23 recorded 9/7/23 Where did summer go?
Stash
I stopped at Ewe And You Fiber Arts in Windsor, CT and picked up some yarn.
3 skin-tone shades of Bamboo Pop by Universal Yarns. Knitted Knockers put out a call for knockers in D/DD in neutrals and skin tones and these three skeins will be all knitted knockers.
1 skein of Baby Alpaca Brush by Plymouth Yarns, an Alpaca/acrylic blend.
2 skeins of Araucanis Huasco Coton in the Perito Merino and Inca Del Sol colorways
WIPs
Hitchhiker #8? 9? In Lion Briand Shawl in a Ball (discontinued) in the purple/gray/white fade colorway. This is a simple garter stitch shawl by Martina Behm. I have less than 30% of the yarn left!
Snowflake Sweater Scarf using Big Twist Heather in Grey bought at Joann’s, I’m almost to the central section
2nd Sock for Thing 1.
Summer Happiness by Concept Creative. This is a flexible garment that can be worn as a sleeveless top or a poncho.
Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana Grossa Elastico in a dark green color.
Summer Dream (Songe d’ete) designed by Armelle Robert.
Out and About – upcoming Fiber events in the NE USA (and there are lots this fall)
Pigskin Party starts today! Ends after the Super Bowl in February.
Pennsylvania Endless Mountains Fiber Festival Sept 9-10, New Milford, Pennsylvania
NJ Sheep and Fiber Festival, Sept 9-10, Ringoes, NJ
Western NY Fiber Festival, Sept 17, East Aurora, NY
Vermont Sheep and Wool Sept 30-Oct 1, Tunbridge, VT
Fryeburg Fair, Oct 1-8, Fryeburg Maine
Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool) Oct 21-22, Rhinebeck, NY
Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6 & 7 at Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, MA
Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Nov 11-12, West Friendship, MD
Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Festival, Nov 18-19, Leesburg PA
I’ve Got Sunshine
Summer’s last hurrah!
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