The Garden of Eden

Finally I have finished something that has been hanging around for far too long. I don't know why, because when I did pick it up I enjoyed working on it. Who can fathom the workings of a knitter's mind? So here it is - The Eden Shawl.

I really really like it.  I made it from Zitron's Samoa, a silky mercerised DK cotton.  Lovely! 

But the pattern also has directions for fingering and worsted weights, and there's even another pattern using the same lace design for a chunky weight blanket.  Those folks at Cabin Fever have thought of everything!

And can you see, peeping out from behind our lovely model, our tomato plants?  Only 12" tall and already we have 7 tomatoes.  Tiny but tomatoes all the same.  They'll be ready for their close up soon.

Aaahh!

How can anyone not love a new baby cardigan?

   This took next to no time to cook (much less than an actual baby), and only 3 balls of the fabulously soft and cushy Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.  The pattern is here.

It's Nearly Here!

It's nearly here! 

What is?

World Wide Knit in Public Day, of course!

We here in Corning are not content with just one day to Knit in Public.  Oh no!  We have a whole week of festivities lined up for you.

Monday, June 14, 10 - noon:
Crystal City Bakery, Corning (special guests: seniors)

Tuesday, June 15, 3:30 - 5:30 pm:
Soulful Cup, Market St. Corning (special guests: teens)

Wednesday, June 16, 3:30 - 5:30 pm:
Southeast Steuben County Library (special guests: children)

Thursday, June 17, 5 - 7 pm:
Wooly Minded, 103 W. Market St., Corning

Friday, June 18, 11 am - 1 pm:
Market Street Brewing Company, Market St. Corning

And the grand finale:

Saturday, June 19, 1 - 4 pm:
Centerway Square, Corning with prizes and refreshments

So don't be shy.  Bring your knitting projects . . . bring a friend! Stay for hours, or pop in and out . . . it’s all part of a community celebration of knitting. We’ll have raffles, prizes, refreshments, and we’ll work on projects to benefit local charities (supplies available if you need them).

See you there.

For Joey!

So it's that time of year when you're torn between gardening and knitting.  Which do you do, which one wins the fight for your precious time?!  And what do you do when all you really want to do is get out in the garden, but the weather won't co-operate?  Here's my solution: you knit your own garden produce.  This tomato (from Amigurumi Knits by Hansi Singh) took no time at all to make.  The tomato plant, sitting with its partner on shop balcony, came from Muddy Fingers Farm as part of my first CSA share of the season.  We will need a little more time before we can harvest that crop!