STUCK ON THE LOOKING GLASS

First of all, it needs to be said.  Wherever The Bean goes, flowers follow.  These delectable roses appeared yesterday - someone misses my child.  No surprise there.  I am already struggling with that sense of dread that accompanies her departure.  I want to gather her to me and hold her close and breathe the magic word into her ear- the one that would have her packing her bags and returning home.  I have issues.  Believe me, I am hyper-aware of this.

There has been knitting.  I have been really enjoying The Looking Glass sweater - remembering now what it was that I loved so much about stranded knitting... the rhythm, the quiet emergence of surprising color, the eagerness to discover what would be next.  Pleasure knitting.

I'm using a Noro sock yarn along with the Cascade Venezia in worsted weight.  This is a surprising yarn - very strong and glossy - not something that I might normally choose.  If I break my 'no repeat' rule, I am thinking that one of the Briar Rose fibers would be excellent - I'd like to see some variegated goodness emerging.  Let's be honest here - when is it EVER not the right time to use 'Grandma's Blessing'?!!!  Chris's booth is my first stop at Sheep and Wool.  I park my car and burn a path directly to her tent!  After I have pawed over her succulent offerings, I can relax and view the rest of the show!


I promised Halloween goodies.  Enjoy!