My Friend Book is Full!

This is one of my favorite sayings...  really I just mean that I don't even have enough time to see old friends - and I know how much work new friendships take... With that in mind...  I think I met a few new friends!

I had been emailing all summer with a Special Education teacher from New Jersey.  We met on Ravelry when I commented on her Hooded Susie Sweater.  In electronic world - we hit it off.  We were sort of "Pacing partners" for each other's work and blogs.  She invited me to her Chalk Dust Knitters Group on Friday night at Panera Bread in Edgewater.  I was a little nervous going there (I even forgot the pattern for the Argyl Sweater I'm knitting for Terry).  When I walked to the back, Carmen jumped out of her chair and gave me the biggest hug.  She introduced me to her two daughters, her friends, and their daughters.  These women could not have been more friendly.  They oooed and ahhhed over my Intarsia (which I swear isn't great)...  and showed me everything they are working on.  It was just a lovely night of eating, knitting, and getting to know one another.  We are meeting again this Friday, and have even planned an outing the week we are off school in November.  I believe that there is a reason people come into your life - not always obvious from the outset - and I am glad I met these ladies!

Now...  here's my intarsia...  lots of strings in the back - believe me...  but I'm really getting the swing of it...

 

Since I took this photo...  I'm now 1/2 way up the 2nd Diamond which is Green tweed...  It really is turning out pretty nice...

Lastly...  I would like to share some new photos of our backyard...  In the city - backyards are hard to come by..  this was completely overgrown with weeds when we moved in 6 years ago.  The weeds were taller than me...  here is our pride and joy - I sit out here every Saturday and Sunday morning and tool on the computer and knit...

 

 

and finally...  the Hummingbird Windchime ($2.49 on sale) that Terry bought looks beautiful...

 

Have a great Sunday everyone...  and make a new friend!

 

Comments

[Carmen]

Your sweater is beautiful and you will been giving the group lessons. Find an easy starting project for us and that will be our next knitalong.
Your yard is very nice. It looks like a place you can regroup!

[LenaL]

Oh dear, how lovely the intarsia looks! That's something I really would love to try one day, as well as Fair Isle, but I don't dare to - "not now, will do it a bit later, after this and this and that"

I'm really impressed and looks forward to follow the progress of it! Hope you will show photos of it soon again and not just wait till it's finished!

Take good care!

[Phyllis]

Really enjoyed your blog and pictures. Great job on the knitting

[Pooch]

Pretty, pretty pix of your yard. I love time out on our deck just as you enjoy your outdoor time. There's a sense of renewal in nature's beauty.

:)

[Megan]

Knitting groups have been a great way for me to meet new people which has been hard to do since finishing school- it feels like everyone has their friends already. I'm glad you're enjoying your new group!