Virtual Knitting Retreat

Have I mentioned this month how cool Ravelry is?  The group I'm most active in is the "Stashdown" group.  It's a group of about 3600 knitters who have more yarn than they care to admit, and are trying to knit partially, mainly, or exclusively from stash.  It's like a support group for those with "yarn purchasing issues."

Anyway, today I signed up for the group's first "Virtual Knitting Retreat."  Since we're spread all over the world (and most of us have tied up our money in fiber anyway), it would be impossible to really get together for a knitting weekend, so we're going to have one on-line.  It's April 7-10, and everyone is to post a picture of their project basket for the long weekend, then hopefully get all the way through it in 4 days.  Obviously, a smart person would find a small basket for this.  And, you know it is possible that that will be my choice............. 

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toni in florida said…
no, toni, it is *not* possible. that's part of why we love you! (that, and your cool name. ahem.)
March 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM
RobinH said…
Now that sounds really cool!

And I think your only hope is to fill your basket with WIPs near to completion, since we know that the basket will be larger than is sane!
March 18, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Janet said…
I agree with Robin, near completed projects and you might just get some WIPS finished to tally up! I guess I better join the group too, I have an enormous pile of WIPS, but am making headway. But we got our taxes back at the beginning of the month, and I did some shopping, uhhh, what stash are you asking about???? Oh the one downstairs, lol. Since it is my birthday month, I had some fun. Have a great week Toni!
March 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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