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* Updated this post 2-24-2016 - see additional reference at the end of the post! Washed and laid out to dry - not pin-blocked, but this should work ok. The rectangular item is dark brown alpaca in the center, with a wool-blend crocheted edging. The body pattern is the Japanese Feather lace stitch. The yarn was a Christmas present, so I am planning to keep it. The other item (a shawl/scarf) was made using a new technique for the body (the blue yarn), then adding an saw-tooth edging with mixed scrap yarns pieced together in approximately 3 yd. lengths. The upper edge of the shawl (at bottom in the photo) was crocheted using the same scrap yarns - five rows of half-double crochet.  The technique for the body of the shawl is similar to that for this shawl:   http://www.interweavestore.com/potters-shawl-pattern  - the body is worked from the center back neck and increases on the edges by 3 stitches per row. I was trying out the technique to see if it would work for s...

This Saturday, January 30, 2016, 9:30 am to noon, is our Destash Bash! Bring your checkbook and/or cash.  Items will include yarn and fiber, magazines, books, equipment, and related craft tools.   The beautiful  Just our Yarn  skeins of Almaza and Aziza yarns will also be available for sale.  This event is open to the public, so bring your friends & relatives too!!   WEAVERS' GUILD OF ST. LOUIS  MEETING WHEN: Saturday, JANUARY 30, 2016 9:30 WGSL members and guests early shopping 10:00-noon Sale open to all WHERE: Brentwood Community Center – Multipurpose Room B WHAT: Member’s De-stash Bash

I had a great time at the Holidays in Old North sale. Such a feeling of community, along with food trucks, Crown Candy, LaMancha Coffee House, and lots of nice people shopping. Here's the knitting I had with me at the sale, photographed on my lap at home. Berroco yarn, very soft with a little sparkle. This was finished up as an infinity scarf with the ends put together in a three-needle bindoff. It blocked very nicely, is now drying. Will be a Christmas present. I'm now working on finishing a few projects that were started and set aside, may post about those later!

I'm looking forward to the Holidays in Old North sale this Saturday, December 12, 11 to 4 pm. It's the 5th annual event. Vendors will be located in several storefronts around the intersection of North 14th Street (where I used to have my law office) and St. Louis Avenue. (That intersection is also where Crown Candy Kitchen is located.) Here's a link to more info:   Holidays In Old North event St. Louis Magazine has a write-up also:   stlmag.com/events/holidays-in-old-north-festival--craft-market/ I'll find out the exact location for my "booth" on Saturday morning when I check in before set-up. Meanwhile, the knitting continues. Here's a lace wrap in process from a few days ago. I blocked the finished item yesterday (it blocked beautifully). The yarn is called Filisilk, and is lace-weight wool and silk with a nice gloss, purchased a few months ago at  Kirkwood Knittery.

A small scarf or neck wrap. Would be worn with a shawl pin. Yarn is Haiku Yarns of Transformation lace-weight kid mohair and silk, a lovely yarn.

Starting to get ready for the Holidays in Old North Sale. I am planning to bring some new items and some discounted items. Looking forward to the event. Here's something I am working on right now. A crocheted wrap using left-over yarns. Here's a link to the Facebook page for the Old North sale: https://www.facebook.com/HolidaysInOldNorth/

I will be participating in this as a vendor: The 5th Annual Holidays in Old North is set for Saturday, December 12th, 2015!  Time:  11 am to 4 pm      Location:  2700 North 14 th Street, St. Louis, MO  63106 Join us in Crown Square for free photos with everyone's favorite Santa provided by Photomaton, hot cocoa, carolers, and arts. After your photo with Santa, visit the shops along 14th Street to view more than 30 artisan, vintage, and handmade craft vendors, each showcasing unique items perfect for gift giving! With food trucks, Crown Candy Kitchen, and La Mancha Coffee House all on the same block, you won't go hungry as you finish up your holiday shopping.   Interested in becoming a vendor, bringing your food truck, or volunteering? Contact Jessica at jessica@onsl.org or 314-241-5031 x 102. Small shawls - mohair laceweight yarn