While a whole lot of lucky knitters and spinners are heading off to Rhinebeck this weekend, I'll be staying here in Chicago and checking out a much smaller fiber show, YarnCon. What YarnCon lacks in the presence of live sheep, it makes up for by being practically within walking distance of my house. But don't think that I won't be a little jealous of all those heading to NY -- though that jealousy will mostly be over getting to see fibery friends rather than getting to indulge in fibery consumerism.
In addition to YarnCon (which should be doubly fun, because I hope to be heading there with Julie), since the weather is likely to keep us indoors this weekend (what, I ask you, happened to the gentle entry of fall?) I suspect my needles will be in motion. I cast on and got started with Elijah this afternoon, and last weekend, while heading out to our pumpkin patch experience I picked up my second Francie sock and made some headway on that project. The other thing I did today was start to work out the design for my next pair of socks for John -- these socks are going to be my first foray into designing with twisted stitches, which I think will be just the perfect amount of patterning for the lovely cashmere blend Sophie's Toes.
In lieu of actual knitting photos, I have a few pictures from our trip to see the pumpkins.
I just loved the way those green squash looked with the pumpkins. They were just the perfect sagey color contrast to the bright orange. Definitely not a pair of colors I would have thought to put together, though!
And here is rare photo of me and Z -- riding a toddler sized train and both wearing our handknits. Z has on (and she actually requested to wear) her upsized "Baby Surprise" sweater and I spent the whole day cozy and warm in my cotton turtleneck and OWLS sweater (which I love). The Owls are rapidly becoming one of my favorite go-to cold weather sweaters!
In addition to YarnCon (which should be doubly fun, because I hope to be heading there with Julie), since the weather is likely to keep us indoors this weekend (what, I ask you, happened to the gentle entry of fall?) I suspect my needles will be in motion. I cast on and got started with Elijah this afternoon, and last weekend, while heading out to our pumpkin patch experience I picked up my second Francie sock and made some headway on that project. The other thing I did today was start to work out the design for my next pair of socks for John -- these socks are going to be my first foray into designing with twisted stitches, which I think will be just the perfect amount of patterning for the lovely cashmere blend Sophie's Toes.
In lieu of actual knitting photos, I have a few pictures from our trip to see the pumpkins.
I just loved the way those green squash looked with the pumpkins. They were just the perfect sagey color contrast to the bright orange. Definitely not a pair of colors I would have thought to put together, though!And here is rare photo of me and Z -- riding a toddler sized train and both wearing our handknits. Z has on (and she actually requested to wear) her upsized "Baby Surprise" sweater and I spent the whole day cozy and warm in my cotton turtleneck and OWLS sweater (which I love). The Owls are rapidly becoming one of my favorite go-to cold weather sweaters! 
It's great seeing the Owls in the wild as it were, such a nice change of pace from all of the modeled shots. This sweater (cardiganized) is still high on my to do list.
You both look gorgeous and warm !
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aw, the two of you look so nice in your handknits! your owl sweater is Awesome! the buttons really make the owls pop-- very cool... and the look on Z's face?! reminds me of my niece when she sees something COOL... :) So CUTE!
Have fun at the YarnCon. You need to have the Mister carry the camera more often!
Rhinebeck was awesome but it was six hours of driving!! Being within walking distance would have been a major plus! and the crowd were overwhelming!
There was a lady who bought a beautiful spinning wheel going back to Michigan! now thats a hike.
I like your picture of the orange pumpkins and green squash. I've heard it has been a difficult year for pumpkins.
Thanks for coming by to say hi at YarnCon. Your owl sweater is gorgeous!