Can you believe that October is nearly finished? Seems like time just picks up speed as the year goes along.
Tracy and I made a brief visit (long lunch "hour") on Friday to Stitches East. The first year was overwhelming; the second year was disappointing; and this year, it was smaller but maybe more interesting.
My purchases were few. I found a pattern for a sweater I might actually wear. I was intrigued by the Rowan Kidsilk Creation; and, following Tracy's lead, purchased a skein to try out. I believe this was the fastest scarf I have ever knit. Two hours tops.
I found some beautiful black and white alpaca at a booth where I also purchased this guy:
Be careful - he spits!
I bought some mink balls:
You'd think they'd be smaller, huh? (I've been waiting to use that joke for days!)
My afghan knitting is on hold, as my sweet dad asked if I would please knit a baby sweater for someone he works with. How could I say no to that?
I chose a simple Heirloom Cables Baby Sweater from Lion Brand.
I am also gearing up to test knit Joji's Little Poles, the smaller version of her wonderful Opposite Poles pattern.
I'm still having fun with the Fall decorating...
I have been coveting some of the great, seasonal Pottery Barn Pillows. This one:
And this one:
But you knitters out there know that I am going to need to make one of these myself:
Cute and easy, right?
A little shoutout to Lucky Knitter Mary who is celebrating a special birthday today. I hope you have a great one!
And I hope you all have a ghoulish week.
Thank you Kim! I thought about going to Stitches East for a split second... maybe next year. I like your pillow and cute cat!
Posted by: Mary | 23 October 2011 at 10:21 PM
I love the Aran stocking pillow! Very cool idea!
What are you going to do with your mink balls? Am intrigued!
Posted by: RoseRed | 24 October 2011 at 04:22 AM
I saw those mink balls at Stitches! But alas, no Kim. Love that last pick of your cat!
Posted by: madmad | 24 October 2011 at 06:33 AM
Hi Kim! sounds like you had a great week/end. Love the pillows and your niece is looking so sweet! Have a great week!
Posted by: jane | 24 October 2011 at 09:14 AM
Lots of beautiful knits and decorations! I'm working on a Rowan KSH shawl which is something I can face only every couple of years but love the finished item. Have a fun Halloween!
Posted by: Mr. Puffy | 24 October 2011 at 02:26 PM
Festive! Adorable costume!! :-)
Posted by: Renee | 24 October 2011 at 06:42 PM
Lol. Mink balls! I am clearly also a 12-year-old boy.
That Lion Brand sweater is super cute - may have to put that into my HH queue :-)
Posted by: Kate | 25 October 2011 at 12:13 PM
beautiful decorating style,kim...
and mink balls..really,who woulda thunk it?
love that kitty,I do~
Posted by: theresa/tdoeswool | 26 October 2011 at 06:14 PM
mink balls...lol!
I love my scarf. xo
oh and G makes the cutest kitty...but you already knew that!
Posted by: Non-Knitting Coworker | 01 November 2011 at 11:19 PM
Miss Kitty is adorable... Love those pillows.. and I want to make that sock one! love it!!!! Love those scarfs for gifts..KSH...so quick. .you just cant go wrong. I bought 2 more ! LOL
Posted by: Tracy | 03 November 2011 at 07:03 AM