Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival was this weekend. Yesterday me and the boy went to pet sheepies and bunnies, fondle and procure fiber-y goodness and create general mayhem with friends. I forgot to bring the camera for the 4th consecutive festival, but Norma did a pretty good job of documenting the highlights in a fly by sort of way.

I'm pleased with my purchases: the Hebrides sweater kit from Mostly Merino (website not up yet), 3 sk of Maine Organic yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery, 5 sk of wool/alpaca from Gurdy Run Farm & Woolen Mill, and a silk/wool felted scarf kit from Black Sheep Designs. I may or may not have gotten some other something-somethings that may or may not be future gifts.

I usually only go to the festival for one day, but after I got home on Saturday I regretted my earlier restraint in purchasing only 2 skeins of the wool/alpaca yarn and I just *had* to go back on Sunday to get some more. I had to pay admission again just to purchase that yarn, so that gives you an idea of how much I coveted it. I've already wound up one hank and plan to cast on for a pair of socks soon.

Saturday night I hosted the annual post-fest pizza party which I just realized needs to be renamed as the festival isn't actually over yet on Saturday night. Anyway, several friends came over for pizza + knitting + games. It was a lot of fun.

 

My latest FO is a Grumpecue:

 

Here's a close up.

 

This is the second time I've used this pattern. It's for a specific couple that may not wish to be named at this time.

 

Specs:

  • Pattern: Grumpecue based on an Oat Couture pattern as modified by Grumperina
  • Yarn: Lion Cotton Ease in pistachio, blueberry, pineapple, sugar plum, cherry and orangeade
  • Needles: size 7 circ (Addi Turbo)
  • Gauge: 4.5 st/inch
  • Mods: Knit one less pattern repeat in each segment to ensure that one skein would be enough to complete each segment. Still plenty big. I should measure it, I suppose...