Admittedly it has taken me a bit long to get around to writing this but I am determined that I am turning over a new leaf and shall be a more faithful blogger as of now... And if I don't please feel free to post messages to remind me. I don't think that I will do as well as Wendy but at least 2 or 3 times a week would be more respectable than my current average.
I had a lovely time at Ally Pally. Here's a picture of the front entrance for those of you who didn't get to come along:
I met lots of knitting people that I knew from their blogs - such as Kerrie - and also got to see lots of the Liberty crowd, compare purchases and generally have a good natter. And guess who I got to meet? Anne Velghe. Here we are together:
I knitted for Anne in the Rowanette Extremities Exchange that Polly, Emma and Sue organised earlier this year. Along with her hat, I sent her a hank of Touch Yarns boucle. And guess what, the scarf that she is wearing is made from that yarn! Knitting for someone as a surprise is lovely but it is even nicer when you get to meet the person as well.
And then I also met Lily Chin (the world's fastest crocheter), Kaete Brady (the fastest US knitter) - here's me with them as well as Debbie Bliss. My small claim to fame. Sadly the husband was really most unimpressed with this picture, despite my trying to explain the importance of it all.
I didn't buy all that much yarn at the show. Mainly because there wasn't enough time. But also because I am banned from starting any new projects until I have cast off at least 2 of the following WIPs: the Retro Poncho, Flighty, Ice, the Opera scarf, my sock (with a lot of help from Polly) and Birch.
I got some Colinette Giotto in the Cezanne colourway. I can think of at least 3 people who would love a Xmas present made from this.
And I bought some Wensleydale Sheep yarn. It's an alpaca/pure new wool blend and is lovely and soft. The colour is not quite as purple as on the photo, more of a lilac really. They had the sweater knitted up on a mannequin and Kristine pointed out how lovely it was and said the colour would suit me so I allowed myself to be tempted. They have some lovely yarn and it is so nice to see a small producer like that doing well - not surprising seeing how scrummy all of their yarns are.
Amelia--I have some of that Cezanne; innit wunnerful? What to make with it, though? The picture of you, DB, and the world's fastest (or the USA's fastest) is fabulous no matter what your hubby thinks. xoxox Kay
Posted by: Kay at October 30, 2004 12:37 AMthat cezanne is GORGEOUS... and if you need someone to talk you through a sock and Polly isnt up for it I can offer my assistance :)
I think posting twice a week to three times is acceptable, tis my goal. oh and I am still dreaming on about birch but will let you know when I cast on
Posted by: stinkerbell at October 27, 2004 09:58 PMHallo! We met at Debbie Bliss's stall on the first day of the Knitting and Stitching show (probably along with hundreds of other people - I was the one with the odd cotton from Colinette - Chrysalis). What a great time was had by all in that place! It was lovely to meet someone whose blog I had read and who was also a big fan of Debbie's. :)
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi at October 27, 2004 09:17 AMI'm so glad you are going to be posting more often!
I love your yarn purchases!
Ok, Amelia, I'll be lurking more often to see if you're true to your word! ;-) I always enjoy your photographs and banter!
Posted by: L-B at October 23, 2004 09:23 PM