I’m back but wish I could have stayed forever. I know I’m late in posting but I figured after being so thrilled about going, I owed you all a summary at least.
It was so much fun. Bethe and I had our bagels and coffee and headed out bright and early on Saturday morning. We got there just shortly after 9. The drive up was gorgeous. Prime leaf peeping I tell you.
We meandered through the booths/barns/buildings. I got some wool hand dyed in my favorite colors, some great bulky soft and squishy yarn for a scarf (that I started and finished Sunday) and some sock yarn.
We participated in a meet up (beer in hands at 11:30am) for Ravelry. It was fun to meet people in person that you see on the boards. There were a ton of us too! Jess and Casey, the Bostonite founders of Ravelry were there. They have a cute dog named Bob (who sadly had to stay home) but I did get a picture of Casey’s shirt. Too cute!
We checked into the Super 8 which was probably one of the shadiest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Writing on the ceiling, mold in the bathroom, lack of good locks, yes, it was quite something. It was last minute though and all that aside I was thrilled to just be there. We already have a reservation for next year (just not the Super 8)!
Then we went to the Morehouse Merino Farm store that they are closing in order to do just on line orders. The store was gorgeous though and the yarn was BEYOND heavenly. Seriously. I could have done major damage in that store but I restrained myself and just walked away with this:
After that, we went to the Ravelry party at Riccardi’s Hideaway (which was fun once we found it). It was sponsored by some yarn stores/companies and afforded us all the fun time of a buffet and OPEN BAR. I’m not kidding. The locals were quite confused. There were drinks a flowin’ and people knitting. It was great.
On Sunday, Bethe and I hit the barns once more to look. I got this to make this:
And some buttons that will go with some wool I’m spinning and if I get enough yardage I’m going to make this:
We headed home a bit early on Sunday. After a while of maneuvering around hordes of people and baby carriages and the like, it was just time to go. We took our purchases (oh, and the wine and cheese and other food goodies we bought) and headed home.
It was great and I can’t wait until next year.
Next up is SPA in February and I’m already giddy with anticipation for that trip!
Hope you all had a great weekend!
The Curly Knitter 