Shanti came to visit last night on her way from Newport, RI to Norfolk, VA. We had a great time chatting, knitting, playing with Wilma, eating, chatting and knitting. Shanti came bearing several gifts - and I really enjoyed the yarn and the homemade chocolates
Shanti gave me two skeins of Artyarns Ultramerino 8 in colorway 1006. It doesn't have a name, just a number, but I thought the yarn had a funky look, so I have officially dubbed these my Funky Electric Socks. But wait, what's that sitting next to the yarn? Yum - chocolate truffles. Shanti made these herself in Newport and shared some of the delightful chocolatey goodness with us. Pure heaven!
Wilma got some doggy treats and a lot of attention. I was afraid she was going to try to jump in Shanti's car when she left this morning as she has become one of Shanti's many ardent admirers. I mean, what's not to like... she even got down on the floor to give Wilma some love and attention.
In addition to giving Wilma lots of attention (which my Girly Girl ate up!), Shanti and I hit Knitting Central and picked up some sale yarn and chatted with Cynthia for a bit. That's always such a treat and something I will miss dearly when my LYS closes next month.
After dinner at Rizzuto's with BF, we continued our sitting, chatting and knitting. I wound the yarn Shanti gave me and cast on for a pair of basic stockinette socks with the Artyarns Ultramerino. By this morning, I already had the K2, P2 cuffs knit for both socks (on US Size 2 dpns) and am ready to start the stockinette. These will be great friendship socks and will make me happy when I see them.
Shanti, I hope you'll stop by often. It was a great visit.
I had a great time - and shared some of the Wilma pics I took with my friend Brian while we took an "unfreeze the toes" break on Saturday. He thinks she's awesome, too! Thank you so much for your hospitality - hopefully we'll get to hang some more again before I head west!
Posted by: Shanti | Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 16:35
Yes, you do have a very nice knitting friend! Yarn and chocolate -- what could be better?
Aren't you smart knitting both socks at the same time :)
Posted by: hakucho | Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 19:54
Yep, knitting friends are awesome! I just got home from coffee and knitting with my friend Marsha and it was so nice.
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 17:22
Yarn and truffles - she is a good friend! Lucky you! Meant to hit our LYS today but didn't get that far.
Yes, knitting friends are the best friends.
Posted by: Estella | Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 17:16