Just in case you have never been to a knitting retreat and you are curious about what goes on at one, here are a few highlights. You will meet nice people and get to see what they have been working on. It is an opportunity to be re-energized by the amazing things that people are making. There might be sample garmets to try on so you can see how a pattern will look on you.
You will look at, touch, and buy yarn. Or perhaps bags for your yarn. Or possibly needles for your yarn. You may need all three. This after you have just told the person you came with that you absolutely do not need another knitting bag or one more project out there waiting to be started.
You can find a spot by the fire and put your feet up and work on your sweater. You also could take a class and learn a new skill. If you get stuck, there is always someone to help you figure out what to do next.
You can make plans to come back next year ... you might even have committed to completing a project with your new friends so you can all be in the "strut your stuff" fashion show next year. I mean I wouldn't do that, but some people might. Especially if they had consumed a bottle of Bailey's in their coffee while talking trash late on Saturday night.
Looks like you had yourself a great weekend, and can you share the new orange knitting bad...would love to see it...I can't knit to save my life but can crochet to perfection ...ho now I'm just bragging ...my fav color are oliv green and burnt orange. And I'll bet I'll be jelouse...lol.......new at leaving comments but have followed for some time, really enjoying you posts. TFS
Posted by: Marianne | 01/30/2012 at 02:48 AM
That knitting retreat looks fabulous. I love to knit but knitting is a team sport isn't it? It is so much more fun and productive not to be the only one in the room with knitting clicking away. Time to look for a retreat in my neck of the woods here in New England.
Posted by: Erika | 01/30/2012 at 04:19 AM
Thanks for all the photos. Love all the colors and garments and smiling faces. Please bring your purchases along tonight so we can see them! Glad you had a good time.
Posted by: Mary | 01/30/2012 at 09:04 AM
How gorgeous, I really envy you all that cosy woolly friendship.
In London (where I was born) there are knitters who meet to knit on the Underground. They use a carriage on the Circle Line which, you've guessed it, just goes round and round. They make seriously weird things and there are lots of men knitters.
If I ever get back to England, I'm joining!
Posted by: Chrissy | 01/30/2012 at 11:03 AM
A bottle of Bailey's in your coffee could make people make outrageous plans!
Posted by: Caroline | 01/30/2012 at 11:26 AM
Lesson learned? NEVER say things about not needing any more bags or wool! Can't wait to see your next efforts.
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 01/30/2012 at 01:41 PM
Chrissy: this sounds like a reason to visit London. I want to join the Underground Knitters group. What a great idea.
Posted by: Carol | 01/31/2012 at 09:32 PM
I am in with the Baileys and knitting.!
And I believe you can never have too many bags:)
Posted by: Mary C | 02/02/2012 at 09:09 PM