And The Project For Knit Night Was.......


The Loden Mist sweater that I started in October but had to abandon for smaller, faster projects.  It really made a good project because even though it's lace, I don't need a chart or pattern to do it.

And, I enjoyed the knitting night at the library so much that my friend & I are going back next week.  One of the staff members at the library was there to answer questions and to teach anyone interested to knit, and the library keeps supplies  ready for anyone who wanders by & might want to give it a shot (which no one did, but there was a drumming group in the room next door, and that's sort of hard to compete with on a cool-group-to-join scale, though I have to say that I think knitting-in-public has GOT to be easier & a little more socially acceptable than drumming in public, especially on airplanes and while waiting in line....).

So, I am now officially a groupy knitter.  Not to be confused with a groovy knitter, which I have never actually been....................

Comments

Meredith said…
Toni, That lace sweater is so, so beautiful. I try lace every once in a while and love it, but it is amazing how I can't count to 6 on a regular basis without screwing up the pattern, even if it is simple. I can't wait to see your progress.
Have a great day,
Meredith
January 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Janet said…
Glad you had fun! I miss my knitting group that used to meet on Thursday evenings. Since the shop closed, we don't have a meeting place anymore. But it is definitely enjoyable. Your sweater is gorgeous looking, although I am a sucker for lace, as you know, lol
Hugs
Janet
January 25, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Mandy said…
I'm so glad that you went and that you enjoyed the evening. Such a lovely project to take along with you too.
Thanks so much for coming to visit my Blog, I always enjoy reading your comments.
January 26, 2011 at 2:08 AM
Daniele said…
So soft looking!! What is that yarn you are using?? :D
January 27, 2011 at 1:37 PM
carolyn said…
Are you kidding? You are TOTALLY a groovy knitter! I'm glad you liked the knitting group. It can be so nice to have that to look forward to each week. Your project looks so airy! Very pretty.
January 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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