Off to the fair

I’m going to the county fair today, to work in a booth for Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets for children of all ages in difficult circumstances–illness, trauma, you name it. For me this is a chance to knit in the daytime without children around. Ironic? I didn’t get a single piece of lace into the fair, but I do have several knitted, woven, and crocheted projects there, as do the kids. Friday I’ll be helping serve ice cream–no knitting there!

I’m thinking about giving up on the MS9. I know the yarn called for won’t be enough yarn to finish, and I’m kind of tired of the pattern. I’ve made it through three clues, and while it is very nice, I just don’t love it. It might just sit for a while until I can figure out what I might want to do with the yarn. Maybe some smaller ponchos for nieces, or some cute sweaters. Or maybe I’ll come back to it.

In the meantime I have only about 45 rows left on the skirt, which is lovely–that’s what I’m bringing to the fair. I’m more than halfway around the edging on my anniversary shawl, and it feels as though I might finish in time for the bridal shower. We’ll see.

Thanks to everyone for sharing the photos. It gives me a little something to enjoy every day.