After my final class at the Sock Summit, I took part in the World Record attempt for most knitters knitting at one time. This was an unexpected treat and I couldn't resist taking part in it. Unfortunately, it made me late for my meet-up with Rebecca. Thankfully, she's a very patient person. After the World Record Attempt, I went back to the SS09 Market Place and headed straight for the Abstract Fiber booth.
Major Knitter (me) and Good Fruit (Rebecca) at the SS09 Market Place.
Rebecca and I have been virtual friends for nearly a year. We read each other's blogs. We exchanged miniature stockings at Christmas. We're both on the Ravelry Group Finish or Frog it Friday. But this was our first meeting in person.
After meeting and greeting, we headed out for a bite to eat at the Rose and Thistle - a Scottish Pub conveniently located next to Twisted - a very cool LYS that Rebecca likes to frequent. This LYS has an amazing tea bar with a vast array of soothing teas to choose from. Combine that with the two sinkable sofas and you've got a great recipe for knitting with a friend.
I actually came with nothing to knit so I bought a lovely skein of Trekking XXL in a blue/green colorway and some US Size 1 dpns. I cast on 68 sts and started a K2, P2 cuff for some new school socks for Secundogeniture. It's the first pair of socks I've actually started in many months as I've been trying to be diligent about finishing projects this year and not starting any new ones. But I think my little guy needs some new socks. So I cast on for him. Rebecca is working on the Kimono design for some Abstract Fiber super sock yarn in the Asia colorway. It's really gorgeous.
A final note about this great LYS is that it has the coolest swift and ball winder set up I've ever seen. Period. Get ready for this.
"Mr. Roboto" the Lego Mindstorm creation does all the work for you. Just set up the swift and Mr. Roboto, turn a switch and watch it whirl. I think I know a certain 15-year old who might like to make one for his mother. Wouldn't that be swell?
Anyway, it was a great ending to a perfect Sock Summit. I really enjoyed meeting Rebecca and all my new friends at SS09. Happy Birthday Rebecca. I hope you had a great week of celebrations. Hope we'll get to meet and knit again soon!
Your son could start a business with that lego thing. I want one, too. It looks like you had a fabulous time!
Posted by: Lorette | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 18:27
Holy cow, that ball winder is AWESOME!
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 23:49
I like the lego contraption!! Very cool. and how convenient, having nothing to knit when you are at a knitting convention!
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 00:12
Gosh, I'll have to show my boys that Lego creation! That's very cool :) ...my tinker toy swift that my youngest made for me is so primative :)
Posted by: hakucho | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 15:32
If your son makes one for you could he make one for me too? That is totally cool!
Posted by: Estella | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 07:02
The Lego Swift/winder thingy is just awesome!!!!
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 00:11