On Ravelry

BTW, on Ravelry I'm known as Inkmama, so come say hi. All my projects are there.

Languid lace

I haven't posted here in so long because Ravelry has taken my attention. It's there I post photos and work.

But I'm excited to be doing lace again. It's the Aeolian shawl in the Spring 09 issue of Knitty.

Here it is:







The magnet board very much helps me to keep track. The magnets are strong like bull. They do not budge.

I love this pattern.

At the Fair: satchel and birch shawl

One of my Weekend Getaway Satchel, on display at the fair--the one that was a Division Winner), one of my salmon kid mohair birch shawl and me.

A few finished knits

First prize at the Orange County Fair

This is the first time in my life I've ever entered something at a county fair, but each year we go to the Orange County Fair, a major Southern California fair where people flock to eat deep fried anything and watch pig races and pet cows' snouts. Personally, I love visiting with the llamas. They look at me with their big brown, long-lashed eyes and I feel certain they know that I love them and knit and all that.

Anyway, I entered two items--my Weekend Getaway Satchel, designed by Marta McCall--and my salmon birch shawl. Both took first prize but the Satchel was a division winner. What a hoot! Great fun, and actually, great gratification.

Maurice, the woven duct tape purse

Check this out, a wonderful purse my son wove using duct tape. Here's the pattern.

Save the date: July 13

I have another book event for Knitting Through It: Inspiring Stories for Times of Trouble:

Sunday, July 13, 1 p.m.
Barnes & Noble at Newport Center/Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Bring your knitting and bring your questions re: writing essays. Don't let me sit there all alone!