Girls of November

Someone pointed out on their blog last week that the reason there are so many birthdays in November is because it is approximately nine months after Valentine’s Day. That gave me a little snicker…

Eilene celebrated her birthday in the beginning of the month, I had mine in the middle, and Heather’s came at the end of the month … A Girls of November celebration was in order! Unfortunately, our dear friend Donna (who is a Girl of October) was not able to make the party – she was missed!

Yummy brunch, mimosas, and special birthday desserts were the perfect way to celebrate!

Our waiter even gave us little candles in the desserts!

We were having such a good time, the party continued all the way to the LYS, All About Yarn. We looked through pattern books, fondled many a yarn, and finally made some decisions about what to take home with us. We all walked out with something (stay tuned to Eilene’s and Heather’s to see their goodies!)

This shop opened a little over a year ago, and each time I visit, I just can’t believe all of the new lovely things they have in house. They started carrying a full line of Rowan, Noro, Manos, Lorna’s Laces, and Jo Sharp, and others, as well as many smaller brands that have amazing things to offer. It really is hard to walk out empty handed. I just could not resist…

I missed the Fall 2005 VK somehow, but I picked up the back issue. It has some real goodies in it. Also got some size 13 DPNs because I am thinking about some chunky wristlets, a stackable small notions storage, and a ball of Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed in Jewel. I am planning to use this one ball for a hat that is in Contemporary Knitting II. My head is getting cold!

But, I don’t just buy things… I also knit things!

See my most recent finished object?

Heather’s Birthday Gryffindor HiP Scarf!
Started: November 22, 2005 Completed: November 26, 2005
Pattern: HiP Scarf Needles: Bamboo 16" circular size 7
Yarn: Patons Classic Merino Wool in Burgundy and Old Gold
Details: Bias knit, about 6 feet long. Great fun to work on, simple stockinette with stripe color changes. I carried my gold yarn over the rows, and wove in the rest of the ends. It took awhile to weave in all of them, but I think it was worth it. I am very pleased with the final knit. I blocked her twice, and she was still rolling, but Heather did not seem to mind.

She did not know I was giving this to her so soon (she is knitting me one too!) so she had no way of knowing that it would match her Peace Fleece Everyday Cardi so *perfectly*. Love it!

I am also working on Klaralund. Sleeve two is underway, and then I have to do the back (or the front — they are identical!) This sweater is an easy construction, and it is a very relaxing knit. I look forward to wearing it.

I want to clear off some WIPs before I start anything else, and I have several to keep me busy. I do want to begin work on Kris’s sweater, however… maybe to finish it in time for his birthday at the end of December. We’ll see how that works out.

A big thanks to Jennifer for sending the lovely Lorna’s Laces yarn! Such a generous birthday gift! I love the sherbet colorway!.

And Susan and her Labradorable boys sent the great BARk magazine to me and my labradorable girlies this past week. Jenn and Bella looked at the pictures while I read aloud

Jenn spent a long time checking out the boy toy on the cover, while Bella thumbed right to the Health section! Thanks Susan! What a cute mag!

Socktoberfest updates are slowing down a bit… but I still have a pair to finish! Make sure and check out these lovely finished pairs – and email me if you have a pair to share!

• Iris finished a beautiful purple pair.
• April finished a very handsome pair for her husband.
• Carola shows off her new socks in the Icelandic snow!
• Anmiryam, Fuzzy Feet queen, also finished a pair.

I hope I did not forget anyone… please leave a gentle reminder if I did.