Only eleven hours left in the day (and the orange and yellow month of April), I think it is pretty safe to say that I will not have a complete PS knit for this month. Why did April fly by so fast? I am not sad about it though – this month has been extremely busy with work and school, and I have managed to fit in some crafting and DIY projects that fit well into the color theme (Painting a room in your house should count triple!) Pom hoodie, the seed stitch purse, and the socks are going to be on hold for awhile… because I have some great green plans for next month!
I know that this month has been a challenge for some – according to some studies, orange is among the least favorite colors of both men and women (with some of the neutrals – browns and grays – close behind! is this a harbinger for August?) I thank you for giving orange and yellow a chance, and using them in your projects this month! I have been truly inspired by you (all 1040 of you at last count) through the past two months, and I am thrilled to see what is in store for green, blue, purple, and neutrals in the coming months!
This has been a busy and eventful week. I spent many hours devoted to a large research paper for school, and after completion, I met up with my friend, Heather, for some noshing and knitting at our favorite cafe. I got to see her adorable April anklets, and we made our strategic plan for the vendors at Maryland Sheep and Wool next weekend.
The week ended with a big sigh of relief. Work projects really picked up the same time as school projects – so the weekend was completely welcome. Kris and I had planned a home improvement project (more on that to come…) and I had plans with Coleen to attend the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Baltimore County.
We had a pre-festival engagement, however… A breakfast meeting with Mama E, the handpainted sock yarn mistress herself! It was SO great to finally meet you, E!
Unfortunately, we had to part ways as E headed off to work, and Coleen and I hit up the state fairgrounds.
We stopped at nearly every jewelry stand, and did a lot of oohing and ahhing… sampled some yummy foods, and saw a glassblowing demonstration, and a papermaking demonstration. Although we were tempted by many pairs of handmade earrings, we managed to come away with one bag each… carrying food! I got some delicious sugar-free chocolate-covered pretzels, and some homemade pet treats for the pups.
The day was still young, so we had to stop by some yarn shops while we were out… it was my first time at WoolStock in Glyndon, MD, and it was really a great shop! Great selection and friendly staff. We talked to one of the employees for over 10 minutes about the beauty of Koigu KPPPM. (only in a yarn shop, right?) 
We drove back towards Columbia, and stopped in on our LYS, All About Yarn. I was again tempted by their sock yarns, but thought of next week, and was able to resist. It was hard though! look at the lovely Claudia Handpaints! Perfect match for Coleen’s yellow tee!
Look at Coleen’s lovely socks! Just off the needles… in the Lollygirl colorway!
I wish I had some knitting progress to show…
And no one called me to join in the fun?
But seriously, you have lost some weight girl, good going! Hopefully we’ll see you tomorrow night at Borders.
Don’t feel bad about not having any completed April projects – you were working on several at once, and that’s probably enough knitting to count as one finished piece!
I’m a sucker for homemade jewelry myself…glad someone else has willpower though!
I finished my Cheez Whiz socks this morning – just in the nick of time!
Orange is one of the least favorite colors, huh? I’m kind of liking it now.
Sorry to hear that you are sad about not having any finished PS April projects to show. Just consider that you had a hand in all of those people out there finishing things in those colors! NOW THAT IS SOMETHING! Just consider that your project for the month!
I can’t wait to see what you and your hunny have in the works.
Oh, how I wish I lived on the east coast! Not really, but it would be great to hang out with all of you eastern knitters at all your big fiber fests…
Funny that orange is an unpopular color – it has always been one of my favorites. Yellow, however – not so much. I do have some great yellow and orange sock yarn that was going to be my PS yarn, but yet again this month I am a total PS loser. I’m enjoying everyone else’s projects, though! Those falling leaves socks are awesome!
I didn’t finish (or even start, if I’m being truthful) any yellow/orange projects this month. I have enjoyed being more aware of them all around me in nature, though. For me, the project is more about appreciation and awareness of colors than it is about cranking out the projects.
Ugh. I got no where with my April PS spinning. I’m still trying to finish up some of my spinning from March! I think May will be better though. I’m planning on spinning up some stuff from April and May.
Love the orange and yellow!!!!! I’m curious to watch your progress on the 2 socks / 2 circulars. I’m giving it a shot using the Queen Kahuna book (had a knitting emergency this afternoon, and couldn’t get started on them today, but I’m psyched all the same.) You go, girl!
Forgot to mention…I see you are going to Maryland Sheep and Wool. Looks like on the map, it’s near Ellicott City–you probably know this, but there’s a great LYS there, The Celtic Knot. (And you should check out Vanilla Dreams, a new store down the street. Beautiful place!)
Have big fun!
I don’t know where April went either!! I certainly hope we can enjoy the May springtime at a leisurely pace! And I should point out that I LOVE orange!!! Though perhaps I’m in the minority. And I will continue to enjoy orange throughout May as I finish my orange hourglass sweater. Hope you’re enjoying this lovely weekend!
How funny, I think Yellow/Orange and Neutral will be my favorite two months! LOL Looks like you had a wonderful weekend – it’s so much fun meeting other bloggers in person. Can’t wait for more details on your home improvement project!!
I was never a big fan of orange or yellow. After this month however I’m really liking those colors together. I didn’t quite finish the socks that I was making for April. However I have already started a pair in green for May.
I have no idea where April went. Wasn’t March just last week?
I have to say that I am not the biggest fan of orange and yellow, but I tried my hand at beading this month and made a beaded necklace with some peachy-colored beads (a picture is on my blog in the April 12th entry, “All Play, No Work”) and boy, do I love me some beading!
I just got some KnitPicks “Essentials” in Grass for a pair of socks. Bring on May!
Don’t feel bad, the only PS project I finished for April was a dishcloth. I started a yellow fun fur scarf- my sister says it looks like Big Bird was shaved to make the yarn, lol- but it’s only about a foot long. Instead I made my daughter a tank top and matching purse in green. Now I have to think of something else green to do- hm… I don’t think there is any green in my stash at all… well… nothing I want to work with, anyway. Off to Hobby Lobby! Woo hoo!
Those are really wonderful socks. So Lolly:) I am really enjoying Project Spectrum. Thanks again.
well we must be some freaks around here. My husband’s favorite color is orange, and mine is brown. And as I was informed when i picked by my 3 year old’s red birthday cake yesterday, she’s supposed to be into pink, not red.
I love the color orange and yellow together, especially if it’s a tangerine orange color. The Lolly colorway from Mama E is so beautiful!!
Those socks are great…what pattern did she use?
Sugarloaf!! We go to the one near DC in November! It’s HUGE! I am so excited for MD this weekend, and for our meet up!
I’m one of the few (I guess) who loooves orange! I plan on making a large dent in any orange yarn I see at the festival on Saturday!!!
Hi… I’m really enjoying Project Spectrum. In honor of it, I have offered a free sock pattern on my blog.
hey! april was a short month! hehe. I am working feverishly to finish my orange sockie! I’m so close! I almost made it…
so pretty all the oranges and the yellows…
much better pic btw!
I think of orange as one of my favorite colors, but it turns out I have very little of it around the house and in my daily life! I was surprised by that. I can’t wait to get started with the green.
Yay for Maryland Sheep and Wool!
hello! I like much your socks…. superb colors! At home, in Belgium, one organizes also coffee knitting… they are always unforgettable moments!
Wow, Colleen’s LollyGirl socks are wonderful!