Black Dog

Sunday was my birthday, and I have to say it was one of the best I’ve ever had (and definitely the best I can remember in a LONG time). Big thanks to everyone

who helped celebrate

my special day

with two kinds of cake

one of which was your standard, delicious birthday fare, complete wth Tigger and Pooh

(Dad called me Tiger and Tigger growing up, and then I went to the University of Missouri for my education…..mascot? TIGERS!), while the other was a delicious tiramisu

Gordy pulled out all the stops and made this AMAZING treat for me for my birthday, and he and Joe were fun additions to the celebrations around the shop. Thank you to EVERYONE who made it such a special day! Gifts, cards, friends, cakes, knitting, surprise visitors (you know who you are!), and so much more. If this is what growing old is all about…SIGN ME UP!

I’ve been bad and I am cheating on my pullover out of Naturwolle. Yes, it’s true….my eyes were captivated by something new

It’s called “Multnomah“, a fun pattern that I included in our freebies section of the newsletter last week (it went out on Friday, the 30th). That very day, Marcella came in to shop over her lunch hour and she was wearing THAT VERY PROJECT! Joking with her, I said “wow, you knit that up FAST”. Turns out she had made it previously (DUH) and coincidentally had it on that day. Inspired by hers, I pulled out the Alchemy Juniper (two hanks) in their amazing colourway “Hidden Place” (oddly, it’s very similar to the picture on the pattern….but a different yarn). It’s coming along well, but I’m also seduced by another project

a collection of fibers from Habu Textiles, which have always intrigued me but that I haven’t worked with much, despite them being available at ThreadBear for a couple years now. Well, if I have my way, these three fibers (Tsumugi Silk, Paper Moire, and Silk Mohair) will be combined into lovely fabric to make this

It’s called “Tie One On“, a fantastic pattern from Knitty.com, one of my favorite pattern sources. Several locals have made this, including at least two of my staffers and it’s a GREAT project, in a wide range of yarns. No one has used what I intend to use, so I look forward to seeing the fabric develop. The top skein (the poofty stuff) is Tobi Moire, and I may or may not use it (see the green version, which has texture blended into the fabric, for an idea of how I would incorporate it….maybe). We’ll see how the fabric looks with the three yarns, and I may swatch with the fourth used randomly. You KNOW you will see pics here, as progress develops.

Off to hit the shower and head into the shop…there’s PLENTY to be done there today as well as the second session of my “Intro To Socks” class to lead at 6:30. Plus our “Santa’s Workshop” knit night (come knit/crochet/spin on your holiday gift things, away from nosy family and prying eyes!) is tonight, and I made one of my tasty standard recipies (Festive Apple Bread) as a snack for those showing up. Every Friday, between now and Christmas, there will be treats and a safe haven for creating. Come join us!

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