Knitting Retreat Epilogue: The Stash

What a difference a week makes.  Last week at this time, I was enjoying this lovely setting:

It still brings a smile to my face when I think about the retreat.  I was thrilled earlier in the week to see that Shelley has already reserved the dates at Camp Homewood for next year's retreat.  I definitely plan to attend.

The Retreat weekend found us visiting Fun Knits twice, so of course, I did add to the ol' stash.  Here's what I ended up with.  On the left is some Lorna's Laces Sock yarn.  I've been looking for some time for a colourway that would go with black pants, so this should do the trick.  On the right is Colinette jitterbug, which is so lovely it just might be for something lacy that is not hidden away on feet.

Patons Classic, in the same colours I used for the Fairisle Teddy Bear I showed you in the last post.  I bought enough of each colour to make a large felted bag, probably with some sort of fairisle design incorporated into it. 

Shelley was nice enough to invite two local yarn vendors to the retreat on Saturday morning.  I purchased this lace weight yarn from one of them, enough to make a substantial size shawl:

Anyhow, life here is good.  I have a renewed interest in my knitting, and we are enjoying some spring weekend weather.  I'm having a leisurely Saturday at home, but will go out  soon  to do a few errands and maybe even some spring clothing shopping.  Here's a sneak preview of my latest finished knit blocking.  I'm after some co-ordinating garments to wear it with.

Happy Weekend!

Comments

[Peg]

Oh, the view makes me enjoy the weekend again! I did not see the blue lace weight yarn you bought, but I can see a nice large shawl. I liked the shawl that Myriam knit that went around her shoulders, crossed over the front and then was secured at the back.
I have not yet shown my purchases from the weekend. I am trying to get as many posts as possible from the weekend!!

[Charity]

What wonderful things you brought home! I'm still a bit sad that I wasn't able to attend... I hope next year will be better! :0)

[Uli]

the yarn looks awesome!!!!!

[Felicia]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful setting for a knitting retreat!

[Andrea]

Those labels hiding under the blue laceweight look like KnitPicks... how does a local vendor have KnitPicks? Or am I seeing things that aren't there? ;)

[Brenda]

My you are observant Andrea! Yes, it's Knitpicks Shadow, and really was more of a stash sale part of this vendors offerings. Her "regular fare" is her own handspun, roving, etc. This is the person I bought my rather neglected spindle from.

[Paula]

What a pretty spot for a retreat. Great yarn to, I like the look of the black & grey yarn.

[Bliss]

Yummy stash! I bought that same color of Jitterbug when it first hit online. Of course who knows when/if it will ever become socks. I've resigned myself to being more of a collector than a knitter - heh.

[Dorothy]

What a wonderful retreat! I love the idea of the teddy bear challenge. I hope you'll post a finished picture of the sweater. And your stash acquisitions are gorgeous. Looks like you'll have a lot to blog about.