and then came Saturday...



Knit Fest 2011- was so much fun... Set up was early for a 9am start... Jim was in the kitchen preparing lunch for 22 crazy knitters... tough job.. he managed - nicely -the food was delish!!

Brenda made a tasty breakie- muffins, fruit and coffee.. The Ravenna hall had the perfect set up for the day... ring side kitchen counters, lots of table room and excited knitters...

We had girls from Barrie, Meaford, Collingwood and area... and Deb from Orillia... what a day... the top down baby cardie was well under way as Deb enlighted us to the differences between YO, M1left, M1right, M1 small (her choice).. your choice to make but now that you know how each one looks, you choose the outcome.. off they went again... they continued along with their workbooks... studying the next choices... it wasn't long before lunch was served... it was a good time for a seventh inning stretch... a few girls slipped over to the Ravenna General store for a pie or two.. and on our way again... this time we add patterns... wow!!... choice again... 4st, 6st, 7st patterns.. Deb full of ideas on placement, math hints and samples to drool over... again choices to make... since this class was releasing your inner designer- the choices were tough... but did they have fun!! not only with colour but pattern, cardie sizes- so much to learn... quick tips along the way and before we know it- the show was over... we were tired but revived up... the sun was bright all day blasting through the windows... and the view of Beaver Valley was stunning... a BIG thanks to Brenda for all her help- Jim for the marvelous chef duties- and to Deb for sharing her design talents with all of us.... we are better knitters today... now what about Knit Fest 2012??... in the making

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