Huge.* It was huge, I tell you.
For those of you hungering for a Norwegian KAL update, I'll post on Thursday. In the meantime, you can look through all the links on the sidebar to get a good fix.
Thanks everyone for comments on the new masthead! It's in progress; I'm not completely satisfied with it yet. I was considering a site redesign, but ultimately decided not to. This is my look, and mastheads are easier to update anyway.
*Sunday's meetup was a great success, thanks to Lauren, who put it together. Despite the confusion of which coffeeshop we were all supposed to meet, we all came together at Knit Café. There were carpool buddy Lori, Kris, Allison, Julia (who is as lovely as everyone says she is, really), Spaazlicious Wendy, and Nancy, all of whom I've met before.
I finally met Marnie, who was wearing her pink Hopeful (and who happens to be spinning *the same* 16 ounces of olive green Corriedale at dk weight as me). And then there was Andrea (sorry for mangling your name!), Jessica, and Jillian, who are all part of our Norwegian KAL. In hindsight, I should've taken a photo of us with our KAL knits--coulda, shoulda, woulda, but didn't. Oh well!
Finally, there were the (competely new to me) knitbloggers who rounded out the group: Heidi, Hilari, Miyon, Kathy, Knit & Tonic Wendy (we'll get you spinning pretty soon, girly), and Jen (another rock climber, woo hoo). I know I didn't get to sit and chat with each and everyone there, but I'm sure there will be more opportunities to meet up again in the future!
Kathy, Lori, Julia, Lauren, Andrea, and I hung out at Mel & Rose after Knit Café closed. We had a KNITTERS' MOMENT! when a lady walked by our table wearing a beautiful ivory handknit, thigh-grazing, swing coat made in garter stitch and feather-and-fan... Being the knitting geeks that we were, we stopped her and analyzed her coat. Oh, it was beautiful. Lori, don't forget to share the pictures!
What a great way to usher in the holidays. Let's do it again, ladies!
Because I don't like to post without a picture, here are a couple more pictures of Germany. BF in the woods (so very Hansel and Gretel) behind the family's summer house, and
a maypole on a beautiful, sunny day. For Sandy, the sky queen.
It was so fun meeting you. I hope our rovings will be hanging out together again soon. :)
Beyond sad that I missed what appears to be a momentous blogger meet-up! I know I can't really complain - I've been incredibly lucky in the blog-meet arena, but still. Someday. I'll get back there someday. Miss you! G and I were talking about you the other day.
that was so very fun and i'm so glad that we finally got to meet! and no worries about my name, the last time you definitely got it right ;)
in january we must get together and spin.. on my hopefully new wheel!
Wow, what a group! Sounds like such a fabulous time! ;)
That really was a great time, wasn't it? And I'm still laughing at how we all instantly started practically graphing that coat, all at once.
Great pics. We are sooooo going to deconstruct that coat!
I'm so glad we got to meet on Sunday! But what a crush - it was CROWDED!! Your pictures from Germany are magical, BTW.
I've been reading about that get together around blogland and I am so envious. Sounds like a great day out!
Just in time for the KAL update, I posted pictures of my finished stockings tonight. Hopefully, I'll have my Latvian Mittens started soon.
Great pics too!
Looks like I missed a great time. I would have been poor company though. I'm glad you all had a great time. Hopefully the depression will have lifted by the next one, and I'll be more fit for human companionship
It was great to see you again! I had so much fun. :)
Hey, I can finally be a part of the next Norwegian update! It's just lining, but it's a start.... Glad you all had a blast, let me know when you're doing it again!
hey MJ. it was fun to meet up again. I'd like to do it again sooner rather than later. Have a great holiday!
No no no no nononononnnnooooo. (Must not spin!)
Although you are quite the pusher, I tell you (and I think I already said that earlier).
But, if anyone could make it look effortless and beautiful, it would be you. When it finally happens (and it might), I'll blame you for my new obsession. It was so great to meet you!
I just wanted to fill you in on my Norwegian Knitsalong pattern. I think I'm going to start with the Nordic Sweetheart Hat from She Ewe Knits; I'm afraid to start my Dale--need some more confidence and consistency in guage first :) Happy Holidays to you and yours!