It's hard to explain to a non-knitter the pure joy that is a long weekend of being surrounded by all the things you love about your craft. The yarn and what you can make from it is certainly a big part of it, but even more than that are the ideas, the possibilities, the creativity that is generated from being around other people who get just as excited as you do by the process of knitting.
Did I mention they feed you 3 square meals a day and you don't have to wash any dishes? Oh and there is a bookstore on the premises with comfy chairs and hazelnut lattes?
Each year we all wait to see what clever thing Lauren has made that she will wear and look absolutely amazing in. She never lets us down.
From the friendly greeting as you sign in, to the lovely grounds, hiking paths, crazy-talented knitting designers teaching classes, and sharing it all with dear friends, it's pretty hard to beat.
I am working on a poncho just like this right now. I have a date on February 18th that I have committed to wearing it to. I think I can, I think I can....
The weather was perfect for exploring the ground of Unity Village. So much to see and appreciate there.
Thank you once again to Cindy and all the folks at The Studio for making this such a wonderful event... and especially to my friends Ann, Joan, and Lauren for the fellowship AND the help untangling our balls of yarn.
Wow, that looked like fun! My only quibble with a poncho is that it seems quite drafty. Maybe on a not too chilly day it would be perfect. Hope you make it by the 18th.
Posted by: Leslie | 02/02/2016 at 03:32 PM
You take the best pictures! I don't know anyone who makes me look as flattering as you do! Thanks!
Posted by: Lauren | 02/02/2016 at 05:32 PM
I completely understand your feelings about yarn, knitting, possibilities, ideas, just the love of all things related to knitting. I'm so blessed that the hand cramps that left me unable to knit for 6 mo. have departed so I'm now knitting up a storm of baby hats and afghans for our local hospital. Joyful !!!
Posted by: Joan | 02/07/2016 at 02:30 PM
That poncho!!!! Is it really, really difficult? Please keep me up to date on this one. I LOVE it and need all the tiny details....please...(whining)
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 02/12/2016 at 04:42 PM