Grey Heron bits

Well, in my early morning rising today I decided I stay up and keep knitting on Jim's hat. Maybe I could get it finished... and I did... One ball of www.cabinfever.ca Cabin Fever Northern Lights- Molasses colour- a brown tweedie mix... it was a simple roll back, ribbed cuff stst top with 4 dble decreases... I like the pattern of a four decrease top better than an 8 decrease top... I find it sits nicely on the top of Jim's head.. I would have a picture except that it's now on his head... anyway, now onto to the Gap-tas-tic cowl... it takes so long to make any headway... 131 sts in seed stitch... boring!!.. at least the yarn is fun.. Cascade Nikki- multi chunky weight... coral, brown, purple, grey, mix... it really is nice... Now to start a cowl for Jim... what pattern to choose.. I think a simple 2x2 rib would work.. When you live by the water the wind can be really bitter... along with the snow blowing... We're on the downward slope of Christmas week... we dropped ...

My friend Debra invited myself and Joanne over to her place last night for a girlie night... good wine, great food- superb company... We shared my kinda dinner- a little hummus- olives, cheese, salami, snack breads, crackers, oh and fruit- it was wonderful... We chatted about Joanne's time in Florida- her Monday knit group @ Starbucks- sign me up!!! She golfed, shopped, visited wool shops, visited with family- a general fab time!! Debra chatted about the latest gallery Square Foot Art show @ her gallery- www.loftgallery.ca It was a successful show for sure- I helped out @ the "check out" desk... It's really wonderful to see so many "art lovers"... We then compared our latest & greatest knitting projects- Joanne with the gorgeous little silk lacy scarf, her beautiful multi textured shawl and some lovely new mohair for her sweater. Debra modeled her purple & green triangle shawl- what a beauty!!... and an experimental poncho in royal blue- nice cover u...

This is a really exciting event. Dozens of artists submit their 12"x12" canvas to participate in the show. The doors open on Friday April 9th @ 6:00pm. Everyone sees the show all at the same time. There is no advance viewings. Come on out- join in the fun- enjoy refreshments Meet some of the artists All paintings are $144.00 - that's right 12x12=$144.00 each paint.... For more details www.loftgallery.ca